Category: Finance
NS&I winner scoops £1m jackpot just one year after buying Premium Bonds
More than 5.9 million prizes were handed out in October’s Premium Bonds draw. …
Rachel Reeves urged to cut stamp duty for certain Brits to open up property market
Barclays is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut stamp duty for older people looking to downsize as research shows homes are increasingly ‘under-occupied’ …
No PM has had worse first 100 days than Starmer – the next 100 could trigger disaster
The other day I asked what was the point of Keir Starmer. It’s now 100 days since he became PM, and I still don’t know. …
Fraud warning and claim guidance for storage scheme creditors
Predatory scammers and the loss of thousands of pounds – the dangers continue for the thousands of savers who were mis-sold investments in the unregulated £206 million Store First Limited self-storage scheme. This collapsed after promising lucrative returns that never materialised. Now they have to navigate the claims process in the hope they might qualify for a payment. Here is help with that.. …
Martin Lewis gives financial warning to couples and adds ‘it means diddly squat’
The financial expert had a frank conversation about death and personal assets in his latest BBC Sounds podcast …
People should look out for DWP letters or risk missing out on £4,000
Hundreds of thousands of older people are missing out on a huge boost to their income. …
Nationwide, First Direct and Lloyds paying up to £200 into customers’ bank accounts
Customers are being urged to grab a free £200 paid directly into their bank accounts. …
DWP will cut off these 5 benefits for people who ignore letter on doorstep
The DWP is cutting off benefits for people who ignore a letter dropping onto their doorstep. …
State pensioners handed £1,900 from British Gas and Octopus Energy
State pensioners can get £1,900 worth of support from major energy suppliers British Gas or Octopus Energy this winter. …
Martin Lewis warns unmarried couples must act now or ‘could lose their house’
Martin Lewis says unmarried couples risk losing their house and need to act now. …