Bills & Payments
Energy debt write-off scheme 2027: Who qualifies and could your bills be cleared?
Ofgem has announced a new energy debt relief scheme for spring 2027, with up to 2.4 million customers holding historical debts that could be considered. We explain who might qualify, which energy debts are covered, whether they could be written off and what to do if you're struggling with payments now.
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Autumn Budget 2026: Is your pint getting more expensive?
The Autumn Budget 2026 brings a rise in alcohol duty alongside business rates relief for pubs and support for small breweries. We explain whether your pint could cost more, why a 2p duty rise isn't necessarily a 2p price rise, and what the changes mean for your local.
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Autumn Budget 2026: Lifetime ISA penalty cut and new help for first-time buyers
The Autumn Budget 2026 includes plans for a 2.5% deposit scheme and a new First-Time Buyer ISA to replace the Lifetime ISA. We explain what has been announced, what it means for existing savers, which rules still apply and what buyers need to know before making decisions.
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Autumn Budget 2026: £100 energy payment confirmed for January 2027 - Who qualifies and how will you get it?
The £100 energy payment starts in January 2027 for eligible homes in council tax bands A–D. Check who qualifies, how payments work and what other help is available.
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Carer's Allowance changes in Budget 2026: New earnings rules and when they start
The Autumn Budget 2026 confirms plans to end the Carer's Allowance earnings cliff edge, which can currently leave unpaid carers losing £86.45 a week for earning just 1p over the limit. We explain the new taper system, when it will start, the current £204 earnings limit and what carers need to know about historic overpayments.
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Gas standing charges scrapped: Will your bills fall?
The Autumn Budget 2026 has confirmed further energy bill changes, including extending the electricity VAT cut until July 2027 and plans to scrap gas standing charges for around 23 million homes. Here's what households could save, when the changes take effect and why some bills could still rise.
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3 Budget announcements that could hit your wallet this October
The UK Budget will have a range of financial updates, but three specific changes could help everyday people make their money stretch further. These are the announcements to look out for.
Read moreInflation hit 2.9% in July - but electricity bills are getting cheaper in October
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July 2026 driven by the energy cap rise, but VAT on electricity bills falls to zero on 1 October, saving the average household £45 a year. Here's what it all means.
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Mortgage rates rising: Halifax, HSBC and Barclays among lenders raising deals - should homeowners fix now?
Major mortgage lenders are hiking rates in a blow to anyone buying a home or re-mortgaging. getting a new deal. We look at how much higher rates could go and what it means for homebuyers.
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Housebuilders face £4.5bn legal claim over alleged new-build price inflation
Legal action worth up to £4.5 billion could be launched against some of Britain's biggest housebuilders over claims that homebuyers paid inflated prices for new-build properties. More than 700,00 people could be in line for compensation.
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Shock app bills: how to stop in-app purchases adding up
In-app purchases, forgotten subscriptions and free trials can quickly turn into shock app bills. Find out how to spot unexpected charges and stop app spending from adding up.
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Council Tax reductions UK 2026: are you paying too much?
Millions of UK households overpay Council Tax. Here are the discounts, exemptions and reductions available in 2026, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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Child Benefit 2026; who qualifies, how much you get, and why it is almost always worth claiming
Child Benefit pays £27.05 a week for your first child in 2026/27. Even if you earn over £60,000, it is usually still worth claiming. Here's everything you need to know.
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Car insurance costs in 2026; why bills could rise again and how to pay less
The average UK car insurance premium is £560 in 2026, but rising repair costs mean prices are expected to climb again. Here's how to cut what you pay at renewal without losing cover.
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PIP reviews are being extended from today; what the new rules mean for your award
New regulations in force from 2 June 2026 allow the DWP to extend PIP award periods for most claimants aged 25 and over. Here's what changes, what doesn't, and what to do if your needs have changed
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Can't pay your bills? Here's exactly what to do and where to get help
If you're struggling to pay bills in 2026, you're not alone and you do have options. Here's a practical guide to what to pay first, what to say to creditors, and where to get free help.
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Energy bills are rising 13% in July: what the new price cap means and what to do now
Ofgem has announced the July 2026 energy price cap and bills will be going up. Here's how to cut what you use at home and find a better deal.
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Energy scams are surging ahead of tomorrow's price cap announcement: how to spot one and what to do
Fraudsters send fake Ofgem emails and texts every time energy prices are in the news. With the July price cap announced tomorrow, here is how to spot a scam and protect yourself.
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