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Rent increases (Scotland)
Rent rises are temporarily capped for most tenants in Scotland. In this guide, we take you who the rent cap applies to, when your rent can and can't be put up and where to get one-on-one help.
15 August 2023
NatWest and RBS to close at least 134 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
The NatWest Group will shut at least 143 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 following its latest announcement.
21 September 2023
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 35 more branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, have announced they'll close at least 35 more branches between them over the next 12 months.
21 September 2023
Second cost of living payment to be paid from 31 October – here's who qualifies and how much you'll get
Over eight million households on certain benefits and tax credits will receive their second cost of living payment from 31 October.
20 September 2023
Wilko administration – here are your refund and shopping rights
Your refund and shopping rights as budget homeware retailer Wilko falls into administration.
20 September 2023
Pregnant or have a child under four? Check if you can get help with food costs as 189,000 are missing out
If you're pregnant or have a child under the age of four, and you're on a low income, you may be able to get £4.25 a week to spend on food, milk and vitamins by applying for an NHS Healthy Start card.
19 September 2023
Forced prepayment meter fittings to be banned for over-75s and those with young children – here's what's changing
If you are over the age of 75 or have a child under two, energy suppliers will soon be permanently banned from forcibly installing a prepayment meter in your home.
13 September 2023
Barclays to close ANOTHER 15 bank branches – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Barclays will shut at least 180 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 – more than a third of its entire UK network – after announcing a further nine branch closures.
5 September 2023
Standard first-class stamp prices to rise by 14% from 2 October – here's how to beat the hike
First-class stamp prices will rise by 14% for standard size letters, Royal Mail has confirmed. From Monday 2 October, the cost of a first-class stamp will be hiked to £1.25.
4 September 2023
Direct Line Group to pay £30 million in refunds after overcharging some car and home insurance customers – what you need to know
If you've renewed your Churchill, Direct Line or Privilege home or car insurance since 1 January 2022 you may be owed a refund.
1 September 2023
Hive to remotely switch off certain cameras and smart devices by 2025 including three this year – here are your rights
Smart home tech provider Hive is to switch off a number of smart devices, security devices and leak sensors, leaving you unable to use them. Five products have already been discontinued, with three more set to be switched off by 2025.
1 September 2023
School uniform grants – check if you can reduce costs by up to £200 with support from your council
We've searched through council websites to find which offer school uniform grants – check to see if you qualify and what you could get.
29 August 2023
Three million Tesco shoppers have Clubcard vouchers expiring on 31 August – here's how to extend them
Three million Tesco Clubcard holders need to spend £11.5 million worth of vouchers before they expire at the end of this month.
22 August 2023
Banks to be fined if they fail to provide free access to cash under new laws – here's what's happening
Banks and building societies will face fines if they fail to protect consumers' free access to cash under new powers being given to the financial regulator.
18 August 2023
Rail fares in England to rise by less than 9% in 2024 – here's what we know
Rail fares in England will NOT go up by 9% next year, the Government has announced. While the new fares are yet to be confirmed, any increase would come into force in March 2024.
16 August 2023
Bank of England increases base rate to 5.25% - here's how it impacts your mortgage and savings
The Bank of England has increased the base rate from 5% to 5.25% - its highest level in over 15 years.
9 August 2023