One-year fixed savings rates hit 4.41%, the highest since September 2024. Savers with £10,000 could earn £215 more annually by switching to top-paying accounts at 5.15%, according to Moneyfacts.
HMRC data shows ISA millionaires jumped 52% to 7,730 in 2023/24, ahead of April's allowance cut to £12,000 for under-65s under Andy Burnham.
Octopus Energy reveals UK customers have paid over £1.5bn for wind farms to switch off, with costs forecast to hit £3.2bn by July 2027.
Which? crowns Aldi the UK's cheapest supermarket, with a 93-item basket costing £159.48—£63.90 less than Waitrose. Switching could save shoppers over £60.
NatWest has refreshed its Reward packaged bank accounts with new health and travel benefits, including digital GP and mental health support, plus fee-free overseas spending.
Business confidence fell 12 points to 41% in September, the lowest since April 2025, according to the Lloyds Business Barometer. Smaller firms report falling sentiment amid higher costs and global uncertainty.
HMRC will automatically receive overseas crypto data from 52 jurisdictions from May 31, 2027, expanding to 15 more in 2028, helping executors trace digital assets.
Andy Burnham faces pressure from UK car makers to impose tariffs on Chinese vehicles, with warnings of a difficult trade-off between China and the EU markets.
Moneyfacts experts advise savers to spread cash as top five-year bonds pay 5.25%, with inflation forecast at 3.2% in Q4 2026.
AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini give inaccurate financial advice 57% of the time. One bad answer could cost households £17,500, research by Saturn reveals.
Households could lose £12bn a year as £300bn sits in zero-interest accounts, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis shows. Moving £10,000 to a 4% account could earn £400 annually.
HMRC will automatically enrol eligible sole traders and landlords into Making Tax Digital for 2026-27 from September 2026 if they haven't signed up, affecting those earning over £50,000.
Nationwide relaunches FlexDirect current account with cashback, interest, and switching bonus worth up to £470 in the first year for eligible customers.
Barclays reports card spending grew 2.1% in August, reaching a 13-month high, with travel and entertainment leading the rebound as consumer confidence improves.
HMRC will scrap the decade-old Benefit in Kind reporting system from April 2027, moving to real-time payroll reporting. Millions of taxpayers risk errors, warns the CIPP.
Paragon Bank warns 109,000 savers will owe over £10,000 in tax in 2026-27, up 81,000 from 2022-23, as HMRC data shows surging savings tax bills.
Chancellor John Healey says UK economy is 'turning a corner', pledges to cut borrowing, ease business burdens, and double unicorn firms before Budget.
New cash ISA rules from April 2027 cut the annual allowance to £12,000 for under-65s, with a 22% charge on cash interest in stocks and shares ISAs.
Drivers of pre-2017 cars face vehicle tax up to £275 under new rates introduced by Andy Burnham and John Healey. Emissions-based bands now range from £20 to £790 annually.
Monzo's Double Payday initiative gives 10 customers monthly salary matches, with average payouts of £1,870 and over £146,000 returned since launch.
Industry analysts warn PS6 could hit £1,000, but digital sales and PS Plus may subsidise hardware, keeping price below the grand mark.
Secondhand September: Experts share key mistakes sellers make, from choosing the right platform to presentation, and why reselling alone won't solve overconsumption.
Monzo customers advised to use £20,000 ISA allowance before April changes cut cash ISA limit to £12,000 for under-65s, with investments starting from £1.
Three EV bodies urge PM Andy Burnham to require battery health certificates for all dealer-sold used EVs, boosting buyer confidence and market trust.
UK business confidence rose to 53% in August, the highest since March, as consumer demand stays resilient despite Iran conflict and energy price rises.
The number of Welsh businesses in critical financial distress rose 2.4% year-on-year to 1,362 in Q2 2026, the lowest increase of any UK nation or region, according to BTG's Red Flag Alert research.
Coventry Building Society confirms it will transfer all Co-operative Bank customers, including smile, to the Society on 1 January 2027, subject to court approval, with FSCS protection changes.
Nationwide has increased rates on one and two-year Fixed Rate Bonds and Cash ISAs, with top rates at 4.55% AER, ahead of the cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 in April.
Andy Burnham's government has launched an independent review of pub and hotel business rates valuations, led by Jerry Schurder, with findings due by the end of March 2027.
A new Castrol study reveals drivers fear losing the thrill of driving. Key findings include concerns about autonomous cars and a desire for more engaging features.