Molly Greeves

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Rent increases (Scotland)

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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

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