2024

Home improvements, gardening and DIY company Homebase has fallen into administration. Most orders will be fulfilled and the stores will remain open for now – but shoppers should be cautious as you could be left out of pocket if the retailer stops trading. Below we round up how this affects your installation, refund rights and more.

Cuts to fixed-rate mortgages have come to a halt and many lenders are now hiking rates following the Budget last month – but will this trend continue? We've spoken to four mortgage brokers to see what they think is next for mortgage rates.

A major investigation into hidden, unfair car finance commission has had a huge update, which MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has said could double the number of people who are due a payout. Here's what we know so far, though it's still early days and Martin cautions we have "lots more reading and thinking to do".

The base rate has been cut to 4.75% from 5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.

One MoneySaver had more than a sprinkling of luck on his side when he scooped the top cash prize of £10,000 on a popular television game show. His win came after reading our tips on 'how to play your cards right' and boost your chances of being selected for TV game shows. So if you think you can 'beat the Chasers' or 'take on the banker', don't 'phone a friend', read on...

Planning to get your Christmas food shop delivered from Tesco? You can now bag your delivery or click & collect slot as bookings opened for all shoppers on Tuesday 12 November.

MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains why buying a home could cost you £1,000s more next year, in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. These are the Stamp Duty changes that weren't in the Autumn Budget speech.

Tesco Bank savings accounts, credit cards and loans are now being run by Barclays under a "partnership" between the pair. The Tesco Bank brand will remain though and you can still use its products and services as before.

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has shared his instant reaction and explained what the changes mean for you, and we've added more detail on them below.

Pensions will be subject to Inheritance Tax (IHT) from April 2027, the Chancellor has announced, though the vast majority of estates will still not pay IHT despite the changes.