2022

Rail fares in England and Wales will rise by up to 5.9% this week. The increase will come into effect on 5 March. Before the coronavirus pandemic, fare hikes normally came into force in January but in 2021 and 2022 they arrived in March, and that'll also be the case for 2023. 

Scottish households on certain benefits can get £150 off their energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme – but, unlike in England and Wales, many in Scotland still need to apply. Yet payments are made on a first come, first served basis and some suppliers are starting to close their schemes – so apply as soon as possible to ensure you don't miss out.

If you're one of the 2.7 million taxpayers still to file their online self-assessment tax return, today is your last chance to do so ahead of the deadline. Here's what you need to do to avoid a £100 fine.

Over a million households and businesses have joined energy firm schemes that pay you to cut your usage at peak times, with two official energy cutting events taking place last week. Below we explain how these schemes work, which energy suppliers are offering them and how you can sign up.

Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England. The move means shoppers across the UK can now earn money-off vouchers to use at the supermarket chain. 

A MoneySaver has been awarded £429 by the small claims court after successfully arguing he should have been given a refund for a Ryanair flight he didn't take due to Government advice not to travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. This case doesn't set a legal precedent but it could be useful case law for others in their own complaints. Here's how Nick got his money back and how you can try too.

Cold weather payments worth £25 have once again been triggered for residents in dozens of postcode areas across England and Wales, amid freezing conditions. For some, this will be the third £25 payment this winter – meaning those eligible will get £75 in total. The payments are designed to help households pay for energy bills when temperatures plummet.

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.