Category: Finance
Martin Lewis £900 warning to state pensioners on British Gas, EDF, EOn, Octopus and more
Martin Lewis has warned that many state pensioners will be up to £900 worse off this winter just as energy bills go up again. …
Martin Lewis’ MSE says ‘hours left’ to bag £175 free cash
The MSE newsletter came out this morning and warned that First Direct was scrapping its £175 switching offer at midnight tonight …
Labour told slash brutal Standing Charges on energy bills by over £150
Currently households are being charged an average of £334.08 a year in standing charges on gas and electricity before they turn on the heating or lights. …
Warning DWP payment reforms for parents face delays as deadline extended
Consultation on Child Maintenance Service reforms has been extended under the new administration ‘as part of broader efforts to address child poverty’ …
Martin Lewis issues warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on major cash boost
The benefit is worth £1,000s and you must claim it to qualify for this year’s £300 winter fuel payment. …
Government responds to calls to extend free NHS prescriptions
People with conditions such as epilepsy and cancer can get their prescriptions for free. …
Eurozone inflation rises unexpectedly as ECB rate cut decision looms
Rate-setters are closely monitoring developments in services inflation, considered a more accurate measure of domestic price pressures than the headline number. …
Schroders and Phoenix Group team up to launch £1bn private markets manager
The new group will invest across various private market sectors and aims to expand to other financial groups. …
Interest rates could be cut by Bank of England in hours – here’s why
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is due to make a key decision. …
HSBC announces robust first half with £16.8 billion pre-tax profits
The banking giant said it was confident it had the right strategy to grow revenue, even in a lower interest rate environment, and provided new guidance of a mid-teens return on average tangible equity in 2025. …
