Lifetime ISA Explained: How Two People Under 21 Can Build a House Deposit With the Government Bonus
A Lifetime ISA can be opened at age 18 and pays a 25% government bonus on contributions up to £4,000 a year. For two savers under 21 buying their first home together, that can mean £2,000 a year of free money toward a deposit.
State Pension and Extra Benefits: Discounts, Top-Ups and Payments Pensioners Often Miss
Many UK state pensioners qualify for additional payments and discounts beyond the headline pension figure. Pension Credit, free TV licences, Council Tax Reduction and Warm Home Discount are among the most commonly missed.
VAT Cut on Family Days Out Summer 2026: Theme Parks, Cinemas and Restaurants Cheaper from 25 June
From 25 June to 1 September 2026, VAT on children's meals, cinema tickets, theme parks, soft play and family attractions drops from 20% to 5%. Here is what qualifies, how much families save, and when it starts.
UK Inflation Explained: How CPI Is Measured and What It Means for Your Money
How the ONS measures CPI, the difference between CPI, CPIH and RPI, what the Bank of England targets and how an inflation figure of 2.8% in April 2026 affects savings, mortgages and pensions.
UK Landlord and Tenant Rights 2026: Notice, Deposits, Repairs and Section 21
An evergreen rights guide for UK landlords and tenants covering deposits, repairs, notice periods, Section 21 and Section 8, deposit schemes and the Property Ombudsman, with notes on the Renters Rights Bill.
UK Bank Holiday Rights 2026: Pay, Working, Travel Disruption and What You Are Entitled To
What UK workers are entitled to on bank holidays in 2026: pay, time off in lieu, premium rates, plus travel rights if your train or flight is cancelled on a bank holiday weekend.
British Gas vs Octopus Energy Summer 2026: Which Is Cheaper After the 13% Cap Rise?
From 1 July 2026 the Ofgem cap rises 13% to about £1,663 for a typical dual fuel household. A side by side look at British Gas and Octopus on standard variable rates, fixed deals, customer service and time of use tariffs.
Ofgem Energy Price Cap July 2026: 13% Rise to £1,663 - What It Means for Your Bills
Ofgem confirmed on 27 May 2026 that the energy price cap rises 13% from 1 July to 30 September 2026, taking a typical dual-fuel direct-debit bill to £1,663 a year. Electricity rises 5%, gas 24%. Here is what the new rates mean for households and what to do before July.
