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Landlords can now be fined up to £7k over damp and mould under new rules – what it means for renters
Councils can issue fines of thousands of pounds from 22 June 2026 to landlords that are found to have serious hazards in their rented properties.
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Keir Starmer resigns: What it means for UK mortgages, pensions and household budgets
Keir Starmer has quit as leader of the Labour Party. Here we explain what you need to know for everything from UK mortgage rates to savings and pensions.
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I’m a shopping expert – the Aldi buys I swear by to save money every week
From £3.99 dishwasher tablets to £5.49 luxury skincare dupes, these are the Aldi products I always switch to for big savings.
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The stealth raid on your income: Why your tax bill is rising
Frozen income tax thresholds are the stealth tax that sees you, slowly but surely, hand over more of your hard-earned cash to the government. See how your pay and savings are being hit and the moves you can make to keep more of your money.
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£336m in forgotten gift cards: how to find yours before summer costs pile up
M&S and John Lewis have £336m in unspent gift cards on their books. With summer spending rising, checking your drawers and inbox could save you real money.
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Cost of living at 2.8%: What the latest inflation rate means for food bills, petrol price and family budgets
The UK inflation rate released June 2026 is 2.8%. See what the latest figures mean for food prices, bills and your budget
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