Benefits you can claim when pregnant
You could be eligible for a grant to buy baby things if you're on a low income
Having a baby can be expensive. But if you’re on a low income there are benefits available. You could be eligible for a...
Get a cash ISA to boost your savings
Cash ISAs are savings accounts that pay tax-free interest
Cash ISAs are savings accounts that pay tax-free interest. There’s an upper limit that you can save into a Cash ISA each year and there are special Junior ISAs for younger...
Tax credits and other help with childcare costs
You could get extra tax credits to help with the cost of childcare
Thinking about going back to work after having a baby? You could get extra tax credits to help with the cost of childcare. There’s also help available...
Long-term-care services at a glance
Finding the long-term care that’s right for you
As we get older, health issues and reduced mobility can often make daily life more challenging. No matter how independent you want to be, the time may come when you need to...
Smarter shopping – tips and tricks to save money
Make sure you don't pay over the odds for your shopping by comparing prices
Make sure you don't pay over the odds for your shopping - by comparing prices and buying online, you could save hundreds of pounds a year...
Mortgages – a beginner’s guide
Looking to buy your first home? Get to grips with how mortgages work
Taking out a mortgage is a big financial commitment so it’s important to know what you’re doing and how mortgages work. You must also be sure that...
What happens if you don’t leave a will
Why you shouldn’t die without a will
If you don’t have a will when you die, your money, property and possessions will be shared out according to the law instead of your wishes. This can mean they pass to someone...
Interest Rate Fears Diminish As Inflation Holds Steady
The prospect of a further interest rate rise diminished with the news that inflation held steady in October.
The Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation was unchanged at 3 per cent – wrong-footing city economists who predicted a 0.1 per...
Commission warns gambling firms that the pace of change to protect consumers has been...
The gambling regulator has challenged the biggest gambling firms in Britain to raise - and speed up - their game in keeping customers safe from gambling-related harm and creating a market that the public can trust.
The Gambling Commission has warned that...
