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Food Price Rises UK 2026: Why Costs Are Climbing Again and What It Means for Shoppers

More than four in five UK food and drink manufacturers plan to pass higher production costs on to consumers. Middle East conflict, energy prices and supply chain pressures are the main drivers. Here is what the data shows.

28 May 2026 · 5 min read

Car Finance Redress Scheme Delayed to November: What Claimants Need to Know

The FCA motor finance compensation scheme covering PCP and HP agreements from 2007 to 2024 has been pushed back to mid-November 2026 following four legal challenges. Here is the current timeline and what to do now.

28 May 2026 · 5 min read

Monzo Launches Phone Plan That Gets Cheaper Every Year: What It Covers

Monzo has launched a phone plan that reduces monthly cost each year of ownership. Here is how the plan works, the eligibility rules and how it compares with traditional mobile contracts.

28 May 2026 · 3 min read

How Many GCSEs Do You Take? UK Guide for Students

Most students in England take 9 to 11 GCSEs. Compulsory core subjects account for 5 to 6. Find out what universities look for, what happens if you fail English or maths, and whether more GCSEs is always better.

27 May 2026 · 4 min read

GCSE Options: How to Choose Your Subjects in Year 9

GCSE options are chosen at the end of year 9. Most students take 9 to 11 GCSEs, including core compulsory subjects plus 3 to 4 optional choices. Find out what the EBacc is and how to choose subjects that support your plans.

27 May 2026 · 4 min read

GCSE Grading System UK: 9 to 1 Scale Explained

GCSE grades in England run from 9 to 1. Grade 4 is a standard pass, grade 5 is a strong pass. Find out what each grade means and how the old A* to G scale compares.

27 May 2026 · 4 min read

GCSE Exam Dates 2026: Timetable, Start Date and Results Day

GCSE exams 2026 start on 4 May and run to 26 June. Results day is 20 August. Find out how to get your personal timetable and what to do if exams clash.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

GCSE Results Day 2026: Date, Time and What to Do

GCSE results day 2026 is Thursday 20 August. Find out what time results are released, how to collect them, and what to do if your grades are lower than expected.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Responsible Lottery Play: How GamCare and the Gambling Commission Support UK Players

Lottery games can become a problem for some players. Here is how UK regulators, the National Lottery operator and support services manage responsible play and where to find help.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Set For Life Results: How the £10,000 a Month for 30 Years Prize Works

Set For Life pays its top prize as £10,000 a month for 30 years. Here is how the draw works, the prize structure and how the annuity payment is paid.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Thunderball Results and Prize Tiers: How the Daily Draw Works

Thunderball draws happen four times a week. Here is how the prize structure works, the £500,000 top prize and how the Thunderball number adds to the prize mix.

27 May 2026 · 2 min read

EuroMillions Results and UK Millionaire Maker: How the Draw Works

EuroMillions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday across nine European countries. Here is how the jackpot works, the UK Millionaire Maker and how to claim a prize.

27 May 2026 · 2 min read

Lotto Results Live: How the National Lottery Lotto Draw Works

Lotto draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday. Here is how the prize structure works, how winning numbers are drawn and how to claim a prize.

27 May 2026 · 2 min read

Bank Fraud Helpline 159: How the Stop Scams UK Service Works

Dialling 159 connects callers directly to their bank's fraud team. Here is how Stop Scams UK runs the service, which banks participate and what to do if you suspect a scam.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Royal Mail Delivery Fee Scam: How the SMS Pattern Works and What to Do

Royal Mail delivery fee scam texts target millions of UK phones each year. Here is how the pattern works, what to look for and how to report the scam to Royal Mail and 7726.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

NCSC Impersonation Scam: How Criminals Pretend to Be Cyber Security Officials

Scammers are impersonating National Cyber Security Centre officials in cold calls. Here is what the NCSC says about the scam, the red flags and how to report it.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

QR Code Phishing Warning: How NCSC Says the Scams Work and How to Spot Them

The National Cyber Security Centre has highlighted a rise in QR code phishing emails. Here is how the attack works, what to look for and how to report scams to Action Fraud and the NCSC.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Supermarket Bank Holiday Opening Times: Full List for May Bank Holiday

Bank holiday opening hours vary by supermarket and store size. Here is the typical pattern for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl and Co-op stores.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Bank Holiday Heatwave Brawls and Beach Closures: How Authorities Respond

Police and local authorities respond to crowd-control issues at popular UK beaches during heatwaves. Here is how dispersal orders, beach closures and the wider safety response work.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Workers Could Face Two-Year Wait to Access Pension Savings Under Reform

Pensions Bill measures could see normal minimum pension age rise from 55 to 57. Here is who would be affected and the existing rules on accessing private pension savings.

12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Beans, Bread, Sweets and Crisps Price Cuts: What ONS Inflation Data Shows

Office for National Statistics data shows specific food categories falling in price as wider inflation eases. Here is the latest movement on beans, bread, sweets and crisps.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

NS&I £367 Million Letters to Bereaved Families: What the Notice Means

NS&I has sent letters to families holding savings accounts of recently deceased relatives, releasing funds worth £367 million. Here is what the letter asks for and how the claim process works.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

NS&I Premium Bonds Three-Month Rule: How New Purchases Enter the Prize Draw

NS&I Premium Bonds bought today only enter the prize draw from the second calendar month after purchase. Here is the rule in detail and the latest prize fund rate.

12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Easy Access Cash ISA Rates Top 4.5 Per Cent: How the Latest Deals Compare

Easy access cash ISA rates have edged above 4.5 per cent at the top of the market. Here is the current rate landscape and the trade-offs between provider types.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

ISA Reform 22 Per Cent Charge: What the Treasury Proposal Means for Savers

Treasury consultations on cash ISA reform have raised the prospect of a charge on long-held balances. Here is the current position, the proposal, and what savers can do today.

4 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Barclays Confirms Mortgage Affordability Change for Renters: How the New Rules Work

Barclays has confirmed an affordability change that lets some renters factor existing rent payments into a mortgage application. Here is who qualifies and how the calculation works.

27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Santander 60-Day Rule: Edge Up Customers and the £180 Switch Incentive

Santander has confirmed details of its current account switch incentive of up to £180, paid 60 days after the switch completes. Here is who qualifies and what counts as a qualifying switch.

12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Lloyds Bank Card Replacement Rules: When New Cards Are Sent and What Customers Must Do

Lloyds Bank has updated its rules on replacement debit and credit cards. Here is when the bank sends new cards automatically, how to activate them and what to check on subscription billing.

12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Nationwide Fairer Share Payment 2026: Who Qualifies and When the £100 Lands

Nationwide's Fairer Share Payment of £100 is paid to eligible members each year. Here is the qualifying criteria, the payment window and how the building society defines membership.

12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Nationwide Issues Five Working Days Warning to Account Customers: What It Means

Nationwide has reminded current account customers that some payment confirmations take up to five working days. Here is how the rule applies to Direct Debits, standing orders and Faster Payments.

12 Jun 2026 · 3 min read