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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mileage Allowance 55p Rule Change: How New Rates Could Apply to UK Drivers
Calls to raise the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment rate to 55p have been highlighted in recent Treasury submissions. Here is how the current AMAP rules work and the case for change.
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.
Premium Bonds Prize Draw 2026: How the Odds Work, Average Returns and Whether It Is Worth It
How NS&I Premium Bonds actually work, the current 3.30% prize fund rate (rising to 3.80% from the July 2026 draw), the odds explained, and when easy access cash beats them.
The 1p ISA Loophole Explained: How Topping Up With Pennies Protects Next Year's Allowance
The so called 1p ISA loophole is the trick of putting a token amount into your ISA at the start of a tax year to keep the wrapper open. Here is what it actually does, when it matters and the alternatives.
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 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.
Bracknell Fire at Daler-Rowney Site: What We Know, Business Interruption and What Nearby Residents Should Do
A major fire at the Daler-Rowney manufacturing and storage site in Bracknell is trending across UK search today. Here is what is currently
UK Weather Bank Holiday May 2026: Heatwave Warning, Temperatures and What to Expect This Week
UK weather and Europe heat dome searches are spiking today as temperatures climb across England on the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Here is what
Supermarket Opening Times Bank Holiday May 2026: Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons
Today is the Spring Bank Holiday (Monday 26 May 2026), and searches for supermarket opening times are at peak volume across the UK. Here is a
Peter Murrell SNP Embezzlement Case: What the Verdict Means and What Happens Next
Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party and husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, has been at the
CrossCountry Delay Repay: How to Claim Rail Compensation
CrossCountry Delay Repay: how to claim compensation on CrossCountry trains, the 15 minute threshold, evidence required and what to do when a claim is...
Disabled Persons Railcard: How to Apply and How Much You Save
Disabled Persons Railcard: who qualifies, the one third discount on most fares, the cost of the railcard, how to apply, and how to renew.
GWR Delay Repay: How to Claim Compensation on Great Western Railway
GWR Delay Repay guide: how to claim compensation on Great Western Railway delays, the 15 minute threshold, the online claim process and what evidence...
Small Claims Court Fees UK 2026: How Much It Costs and How to Use It
Small claims court fees UK 2026: issue fees by claim value, hearing fees, the 10,000 pound small claims track limit, and how to apply for fee remission.
Legal Ombudsman UK: How to Complain About a Solicitor
Legal Ombudsman UK: how to complain about a solicitor, the 8-week firm complaint rule, the 1-year time limit, and what awards the Ombudsman can make.