Pensioners eligible for Pension Credit must apply before 21st December to ensure they receive up to £300 in winter fuel payments this year. The winter fuel payment was previously made...
The energy regulator Ofgem has proposed new rules that will force energy companies to offer customers tariffs that do not include a standing charge. Currently, only a few providers offer...
In this episode of Damien's Market Update I explain how Trump's inauguration and the upcoming Santa Rally could impact investment markets as we head into the new year. Each show...
At the FT's Global Boardroom conference this week, Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said he expects there to be four quarter-point base rate cuts in 2025. However, he warned...
Approximately 7.6 million compensation claims were processed for train delays and cancellations between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024, according to the latest annual figures from the Office of...
Property finance company 'Own New' launched its Rate Reducer Scheme in February 2024, a scheme which could cut a new-build buyer's mortgage rate. The scheme is supported by lending offered...
In August 2022, the Bank of England removed the "stress-testing" element of mortgage affordability checks, which means lenders no longer have to assess if potential borrowers would be able to...
Listen to Episode 484 This week's episode is dedicated to scam awareness! We discuss the most common scams around online shopping, deliveries, and social media marketplaces. We also delve into...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its roadmap to fully regulate crypto assets in the UK by 2026. The regulator also released details of a survey showing both crypto...
Renewable energy provider ScottishPower is offering half-price electricity every Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 4pm this winter. The discounted rate is available to smart meter customers via its 'Power...
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