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A new administrator report reveals the scale of losses for Homebase creditors following the DIY chain collapse in 2025. Nearly 1,300 unsecured creditors submitted claims totalling £693 million but only £800,000 is expected to be distributed.
12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
A growing number of UK savers are receiving unexpected tax bills on savings interest. Here is how the Personal Savings Allowance works, who is affected, and how to reduce a bill.
12 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Marriage allowance lets a person transfer part of their unused personal allowance to a spouse or civil partner. For 2026-27 up to 1,260 GBP (HMRC) can move across, provided the lower earner pays no tax and the higher earner is a basic-rate taxpayer.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Stamp duty, formally Stamp Duty Land Tax, is a tax paid when buying property or land in England and Northern Ireland above a price threshold. It is charged in bands, with higher rates applied only to the portion of the price within each band.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
A SMETS2 smart meter is the second-generation smart meter used in Great Britain that sends meter readings automatically to any supplier over a shared national network. It keeps its smart functions when a household switches supplier, unlike the earlier SMETS1 design.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min readA DRO, or Debt Relief Order, is an insolvency option in England and Wales for people with relatively low debt, little spare income and few assets. It freezes the debts covered, and they are written off if circumstances stay the same after twelve months.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readBankruptcy is a formal insolvency process for someone who cannot pay their debts. It can be applied for online in England and Wales, usually ends most qualifying debts, and the person is normally discharged after around twelve months.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readAn IVA, or Individual Voluntary Arrangement, is a formal, legally binding agreement to repay creditors part of what is owed over a set period, usually five or six years. It is set up through a licensed insolvency practitioner and binds creditors who agree.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
How Virgin Media O2 was formed, how to contact customer service for broadband and mobile, what the merger means for customers, the complaints and ADR process, and how to switch using PAC and STAC codes.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How to contact Three UK customer service, check network coverage, raise a complaint and escalate to the ADR scheme, plus how to switch away using a PAC code and the notice period that applies.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How workplace pension auto enrolment works, the qualifying earnings band, the 8 percent minimum contributions split between employer and employee, opt-out and re-enrolment rules, NEST and the duties enforced by The Pensions Regulator.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Child Benefit rates for 2026, who qualifies, the High Income Child Benefit Charge threshold and taper, the importance of National Insurance credits for non-working parents and how to claim.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How building societies differ from banks through mutual ownership, how their savings and ISA rates compare, easy access versus fixed rates, the ISA transfer process, FSCS protection and how loyalty rates compare to new customer deals.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How buy now pay later products such as Klarna and Clearpay affect your credit file, why some now report to credit reference agencies, the Section 75 protection gap, affordability checks and the FCA regulation coming to the sector.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
What a CIFAS marker is, the types of fraud markers placed on the National Fraud Database, how they affect credit and account applications, how to request your CIFAS file and how to dispute or remove a marker.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How Post Office banking works under the Banking Framework, the 30-plus banks and building societies supported, what you can and cannot do at the counter, business banking, and how banking hubs differ from Post Office branches.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
How to monitor your credit across Experian, Equifax and TransUnion, the difference between hard and soft searches, how credit utilisation and the electoral roll affect your score, and your statutory right to a credit report.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
A full guide to NS&I products including Premium Bonds, Income Bonds, Direct Saver and Green Savings Bonds, how HM Treasury backing differs from FSCS cover, and how to open and manage an account.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Virgin Money transferred to Nationwide Building Society on 2 April 2026. What changes for current account, savings, mortgage and credit card customers, FSCS protection limits and what to do now.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
How to access Santander Online Banking and the Santander mobile app in the UK. Registration, login, what you can do online vs in-app, security, and how to reset forgotten details.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
First Central Insurance is a UK motor insurance provider underwriting car, van and multi-car policies. Who underwrites First Central policies, FCA registration, contact details and what to do if you have a complaint.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
From 6 April 2027, unused pension funds will be included in estates for inheritance tax purposes. Who is affected, how the new rules work, HMRC technical note published May 2026, and estate planning options.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
UK tax year 2026/27 runs 6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027. Full calendar of HMRC deadlines: Self Assessment 31 January 2027, payment on account 31 July 2026, P11D 6 July, VAT and PAYE dates.
16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is being switched off in stages from June 2025. What RTS meters are, who is affected, what happens to Economy 7 heating and hot water, and how to get a free smart meter upgrade.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
M&S Bank legally transferred to HSBC UK on 1 June 2026. What changes for savings accounts, cash ISAs, credit cards and FSCS protection. M&S branding remains but the legal entity is now HSBC UK.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Chase UK is doubling cashback from 1% to 2% from July 2026, raising the monthly cap to £20 and adding restaurants and takeaways. New qualifying criteria require 15 transactions and £1,000 in savers monthly.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
NatWest Group is closing 49 branches in 2026 and 2027, including 43 NatWest and 6 RBS locations. Full closure list, dates, and what to do if your branch is shutting.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Stamp duty rates differ across England, Scotland and Wales. A complete stamp duty calculator guide covering SDLT, LBTT and LTT rates, thresholds and how to calculate your bill.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Equity release lets older homeowners access property wealth without selling. How lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans work, costs, risks and alternatives explained.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Remortgaging to release equity lets you borrow against your home's value for home improvements, debt consolidation or other purposes. How the process works and what to watch for.
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