Motor Finance Compensation 2026: Who Qualifies, How the £830 Average Payout Is Calculated, and Who Misses Out
The FCA's motor finance redress scheme covers car, motorbike and van finance agreements taken out between 6 April 2007 and 1 November 2024. Around 12.1 million agreements are eligible with an average payout of £830, but some agreements are excluded.
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.
Cold Weather Payment 2026: Who Qualifies, How Much, and How to Check Your Postcode
Cold Weather Payment is a £25 lump sum paid for each seven day cold spell at qualifying postcodes between November and March. Who qualifies, how to check your postcode and how it differs from Warm Home Discount and Winter Fuel Payment.
