2024

If you're on the State Pension, check NOW if you're eligible for Pension Credit as it's your last chance to apply and still get the Winter Fuel Payment. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has issued an urgent plea to share this message with anyone you know who may be impacted, as it's likely that 700,000 eligible State Pensioners are missing out.

Women who say they weren't given fair notice about a rise in State Pension age will NOT receive compensation, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has confirmed today (17 December). The decision, which will leave many disappointed, goes against recommendations from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) to make payouts.

Nearly 2.5 million Premium Bond prizes worth a combined £92 million remain unclaimed, according to the latest figures. Most bondholders now get prizes paid automatically, though this may not be the case if you have older bonds. Plus, prizes paid by cheque may be unclaimed if you haven't kept your address up to date or simply forgot to cash them in.

If you're planning to order your Christmas food shop online, but you've yet to do so, Co-op and Iceland are now taking bookings from shoppers.

Energy suppliers will need to offer tariffs with low or no standing charges under new plans to tackle the issue of high standing charges, which make up over £330 of most people’s annual bills.

If you pay for a Spotify 'Individual', 'Duo' or 'Family' subscription and don't mind giving up audiobooks, you may be able to save up to £24 a year by switching to one of its 'Basic' plans. These don't have audiobooks but cost £1 to £2 a month less and let you keep all your other benefits, such as ad-free listening, downloads and high-quality audio – though only existing subscribers can access them for now.

You DON'T have a legal right to return goods bought in-store if you change your mind, warns Martin Lewis in the lead-up to Christmas. The MoneySavingExpert.com founder explains your consumer rights in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.

Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced changes to Income Tax thresholds, benefits and Stamp Duty in the Scottish Budget. We've rounded up the key changes and what they mean for you.

The annual cost of a standard colour TV licence will rise to £174.50 from 1 April 2025 – an increase of £5 on the current price of £169.50 a year – the Government has announced.

Universities in Wales will be able to charge full-time undergraduate students up to £9,535 a year from 2025/26, the Welsh Government has announced. Student living support – also known as maintenance loans and grants – will also rise by 1.6%. Here's what you need to know.