Pound

Some 169 million old £1 coins have yet to be returned to the Royal Mint nearly nine months after they went out of circulation – here's how to make them spendable again.

Poundworld has become the latest retail casualty on the British high street as it called in administrators today - but it will continue trading as normal for now.

Thousands of shops will continue to accept old round £1 coins after they go out of circulation this Sunday - but if you still have the old coins, it's best to spend them or bank them ASAP.

Many parking and self-service machines across the country have stopped accepting the old £1 coin – even though it is still legal tender until the middle of next month.

Britain's iconic £1 coin is to be phased out after more than three decades in circulation by a larger 12-sided replacement, which launches tomorrow (Tuesday 28 March). Here's what you need to know.

Donald Trump's victory over Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election has sent shockwaves throughout the world – and MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has had lots of questions from MoneySavers on how the result could affect the pound in their pocket.

The value of the pound reached 31-year lows last night, after a 'flash crash' meant it was at one point worth just $1.18. It's since recovered slightly, but many due to go on holiday will now be wondering about their purchasing power abroad.

If you're planning on booking a holiday in what is one of the most popular months of the year to do so, new research reveals you'll get the most bang for your buck – or pound, to be precise – in Bali.

The plummeting pound is making holidaymakers' costs rise, with sterling at its lowest level against almost every major European currency for well over a year.