Check Payslip Code for £689 Refund
Nearly one third of UK adults who checked their tax code were wrong, overpaying HMRC by an average of £689, or £5.8 billion nationally. Workers urged to verify code.
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Drivers Face £924 Cost to Get Driving Licences
New study reveals average learner spends £924 on lessons and tests, with one in five considering giving up due to costs.
Drivers Over 65 Face £431 Charge to Stay on Roads
Drivers over 65 in England face a £431 annual car insurance premium, up from £407 in Q1 2026. Young drivers in London see costs rise to nearly £3,000.
Labour Defends NI Hike as Health Investment
Skills minister Jacqui Smith defends Labour's National Insurance rise during a Dudley visit, arguing it funds the NHS and reduces worklessness among young people.
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Santander Offers £2,400 Back with 8% Savings Account
Santander confirms it will give £2,400 back to thousands of customers who save £200 monthly for 12 months at 8.00% AER/gross (variable) interest rate.
Pensioners Rush to Buy Annuities Ahead of 2027 IHT Rule Change
Retirees are rushing to purchase annuities before Labour's 2027 pension inheritance tax rule change, with Standard Life reporting a fourfold increase in over-75 buyers in early 2026.
West Midlands Car Insurance Prices Rise
Car insurance premiums in the West Midlands have increased by 4% in the last quarter, with average costs now reaching £1,050, according to new data.
HMRC Issues £2,200 Warning for 11 Major UK Banks
More than 750,000 young people have unclaimed Child Trust Fund accounts worth £2,200 on average. HMRC meets with 11 banks to reunite owners with funds.
Reeves ISA Rule Change: 22% Tax on £300 Interest
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans a 22% tax on cash interest in stocks and shares ISAs, alarming experts who warn it undermines the ISA brand and adds complexity.
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BBC Licence Fee Could Soar to £245 by 2036
Analysis shows BBC TV licence fee could hit £245 by 2036 if 3.14% annual increases compound, with current fee at £180 and rising pressures on households.
Scottish Widows Tool Finds Lost Pensions Worth £31.1bn
Scottish Widows launches an in-app tool to help trace 3.3 million lost pension pots worth £31.1bn, with 1 million registrations and £1.2bn consolidated since 2024.
Rachel Reeves rule warning for £10,000 savings holders
Households with £10,000 in savings face tax risk due to frozen tax bands and reduced personal savings allowance, warns Martin Lewis.
Monthly car insurance costs 30% more, drivers warned
Insurers charge drivers nearly 30% extra for monthly car insurance payments compared to annual lump sums, according to Which? analysis, with nine brands imposing 29.9% APR.
State Pensioners May Get £352 Boost After Starmer Quits
State pensioners could see a £352 rise under the triple lock retained by Sir Keir Starmer, who has resigned as Prime Minister. The policy is expected to continue under his successor.
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Cash ISA Changes: Savers Face 22% Charge from 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 22% charge on cash interest in non-cash ISAs from April 2027, as the tax-free limit drops to £12,000 for under-65s.
Car insurance rises to £719 for first time in three years
Car insurance costs have risen to an average of £719 per year, the first increase in three years, with claim payouts up 42% since 2020, according to Confused.com.
UK savers with £20,000 warned over missing £322 a year
Savers with £20,000 in a closed easy-access account earning 2.39% could miss out on £322 a year by not switching to a 4% account, warns Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
Banks Give Mortgage Customers Up to £2,000 Free Cash
HSBC, Skipton, Yorkshire Building Society, and Accord Mortgages offer up to £2,000 cashback on selected mortgage deals, easing moving costs for buyers.
Pension Warning for Side Hustlers: £154,000 Blow
49% of people have a side hustle, but only 5% save into a pension. PensionBee warns this could cost up to £154,000 in retirement savings.
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£830 Car Finance Scandal: FCA Warns Lenders
Motor finance lenders admit they are "very concerned" about the FCA's £9bn compensation scheme, with average payouts of £830 per claimant.
British Gas and Octopus £200 Payments: How to Claim
Households with British Gas or Octopus may claim up to £200 from credit built up on direct debit accounts. Experts advise checking balances before requesting refunds.
Rachel Reeves Confirms £120 Driver Discount Amid Fuel Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a £120 discount for drivers through fuel duty freeze, as petrol costs expected to fall after Iran war ends.
Lottery Winner Sued by Ex-Boyfriend for £500k
Charlotte Cox, who won £1 million on a scratchcard, is being sued by her ex-boyfriend Michael Cartlidge for half the winnings after she ended their relationship.
Martin Lewis: Stop Expecting Higher Insurance Prices
Martin Lewis warns that Brits have been 'programmed' to expect rising insurance costs, but data shows prices are actually falling. He urges consumers to shop around.
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HMRC Warns Side Hustlers Over £1,000 Tax Rule
HMRC is sending brown envelopes to people earning over £1,000 from side hustles, reminding them to complete a tax return and keep accurate records.
Martin Lewis: golden window could halve insurance costs
Martin Lewis shares a timing tip that could save hundreds on car and home insurance. The sweet spot is 26 days before renewal for car insurance and 15-20 days for home insurance.
71,000 Plan 2 Loan Holders Contacted Over Balance Changes
The Student Loans Company is contacting 71,000 Plan 2 customers about balance corrections due to technical errors in interest calculations.
Boost Pension by £69,000 with World Cup Method
A 22-year-old earning £25,000 could increase their pension pot by £69,000 by saving the cost of a World Cup train fare each month, according to Standard Life.
HMRC Tax Return Alert for Over £1,000 Earners
HMRC warns that people earning over £1,000 from side hustles, self-employment, or rental income may need to file a tax return. Check deadlines to avoid penalties.
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Loan Shark Expert Reveals Five Warning Signs for Safety
Illegal money lending specialist Cath Wohlers shares five critical red flags to help you avoid predatory lenders who may be hiding in plain sight within your social circles.
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