2022

Aldi has become the latest supermarket to scrap 'best before' dates on fruit and veg in a bid to cut down on food waste. It joins Asda, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose, which have all recently done similar. Food can still be eaten after its best before date, yet many people throw items away in confusion. 

Boots has launched an 'Everyday' range aimed at providing essentials to those on a budget. Items available include toothpaste, shampoo and sanitary products for less than £1.50 each. However, you should still compare prices elsewhere as it's not always cheapest. Here's what you need to know.

KFC has launched a new rewards scheme after scrapping its Colonel Club loyalty program in July. The 'Rewards Arcade' allows users to play a game and win awards after placing an order, but you aren't guaranteed a prize every time. 

All reception year schoolchildren in Wales will start receiving free meals from September this year, with pupils in year one and year two to get free meals by April 2023, the Welsh Government has announced. It's expected that all 200,000 primary school children in Wales will receive free school meals by 2024. 

The fare for single bus journeys in England will be capped at £2 between 1 January and 31 March next year, while in Scotland rail fares will be frozen until at least March 2023, both in an effort to help tackle the cost of living crisis. The bus fare cap will only apply to single journeys but the Department for Transport (DfT) said the move could save passengers an average of £3 per single fare.

If you're an Amazon Classic or Platinum cardholder, then watch out as your card may stop working sooner than expected. The original date of January 2023 has been brought forward and, for some, their cards will stop working as soon as October. Here's what's happening. 

Savings app Chip will start charging customers using its standard free account for certain features, including its popular 'auto-saving' function, from 12 October. Below we explain what's happening and alternative accounts to consider. 

Around 1.1 million people who claim tax credits will get their first £326 cost of living payment from today (2 September). Below we breakdown who's eligible and how you'll be paid, plus what to do if you don't receive your payment but think you should. 

Ovo Energy has announced a new support package for its customers, which will kick in this winter. Crucially, it plans to introduce a payment holiday for prepayment customers in debt from 1 October. Other measures include increasing the amount of emergency credit prepay users can get, offering free energy saving products and boiler services, plus additional funding for its grants scheme. 

If you stayed at home to care for family, as far back as 1978, your national insurance (NI) record may have been hit with errors that could see you missing out on £1,000s in state pension payments. Below we explain how to check and claim.