November 2022

Over 400,000 more households could get access to energy efficiency improvements, such as loft or wall insulation, after the Government announced plans to expand the existing Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme. We've full info on who's eligible, what's available and how to get it.

If you pay for energy by topping up and you're on a traditional (non-smart) meter, you have just days left to redeem your six Government energy support vouchers worth £66 or £67 each before they expire on Friday 30 June. Here's what you can do if you haven't got your vouchers, you're having problems redeeming them or they've expired.

HSBC and sister bank First Direct have extended their offer of a 12-month interest-free overdraft buffer of £500 for current account customers who request it. The banks, which are part of the same group, had been due to axe the cost of living support for new applicants from 1 April, but now say customers have until 10 May to apply. Here's what you need to know.

You've now got less than six months to use any non-barcoded everyday stamps – those with the Queen's profile on – before they become worthless. Alternatively, you can swap them for barcoded versions for free through the Royal Mail scheme. We take you through what you need to know below.

The new level of the energy price guarantee came into effect from 1 January. While there's little change for most on direct debit, those paying in other ways may pay more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has written to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, especially over the increase for many of the nation's poorest.

The energy price cap will rise by 20% in January 2023, regulator Ofgem announced this morning – but don't worry, what you pay shouldn't change substantially. While the price cap is set to increase to £4,279/year for a typical household, the Government's energy price guarantee scheme means typical bills will remain at £2,500/year on average until April 2023. 

If you're a Joules shopper, we've rounded-up your refund and shopping rights below as the retailer has fallen into administration. Joules has appointed Interpath Advisory to handle the process, though it is continuing to remain open and to trade, albeit on revised terms, while a buyer is sought.  

HSBC has announced another round of bank branch closures, with 114 more outlets set to shut between April and September next year. The move is on top of the closure of 69 branches earlier this year. Below we list the branches disappearing and what the alternatives are if you still want face-to-face banking.

First Direct is doubling the interest rate on its regular savings account from 3.5% to 7% on Thursday 1 December. It's the highest rate we've seen on this type of account since 2012. But there are a few catches – here's what you need to know.

More than two million Premium Bond prizes worth a combined £79.4 million remain unclaimed, according to the latest figures from National Savings and Investments (NS&I). If you have or have ever had Premium Bonds, here's how to check if you've won.