HMRC is contacting state pensioners and families who are owed around £5,000 in underpayments after an error with their National Insurance record. The issue mostly relates to women in their 60s and 70s who may have Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) missing from their NI record, reports the Daily Record. The […]
Read moreI have an electric Porsche – there's a very expensive 'hidden' cost drivers always forget about | The Sun
AN EV owner has warned other drivers about a hidden cost that comes with his Porsche. Lee, also known as the MacMaster, took to YouTube to urge other motorists to avoid electric models for the sake of their wallets. In the clip, Lee took his car in for a service […]
Read moreI sell EVs for a living – electric car drivers are being caught out and why you'd be better off with petrol or diesel | The Sun
AN EV salesman has explained how electric car drivers are being caught out and why they might be better off with petrol or diesel. Roy Sharf, who owns Noya Motor Group, revealed that EV owners are "losing thousands" due to stalling demand. Roy pointed to the collapsing value of electric […]
Read moreInterest rate rise return fears as Bailey told hikes must ‘stop not pause’
Although the decision to pause interest rates has been met with relief, the Bank has been warned they need to “go further and commit to stopping the hiking agenda”, rather than just pausing it, an expert has stated. The base rate announcement followed a surprise fall in inflation in August […]
Read moreNow is best time to lock in savings rate in 15 years – here are the top deals
Savers are being urged to lock in high interest savings accounts sooner rather than later as the plateauing Base Rate could see providers pull deals. Banks and building societies have typically been boosting interest rates across their products in response to Bank of England Base Rate hikes, but today, the bank opted […]
Read moreFortnite refund updates — Epic Games to pay out $245m after children made 'unintended purchases' – how to claim cash | The Sun
PARENTS in the US will be able to claim refunds for purchases made on Fortnite by their children who had not sought permission. The US regulator claimed the game had tricked players into making unintended purchases. Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, agreed to pay $245m (£198m) in refunds in […]
Read moreUK interest rates rise slashed after unexpected inflation fall
The Bank of England faces a knife-edge decision on whether interest rates will be raised again. The announcement will be made at midday on Thursday, with investors split over whether rates will increase following an unexpected fall in inflation. Only half of investors are now predicting a rise, despite many […]
Read moreExtractor fan grease ‘melts off’ easily in 10 minutes with 40p item
Extractor fans play a key role in keeping a kitchen at its best as it removes grease, steam and unpleasant cooking odours. But, to make sure the kitchen extractor fan is at its most effective, it’s important to regularly give it a thorough clean. For those who are starting to […]
Read moreSecond-hand economy soared to £21 billion last year in cost-of-living crisis
Sales of second-hand goods soared by 15 percent to £21billion last year, as the cost-of-living crisis continued to bite. A poll of 2,000 adults found six in ten now buy used goods, and spent an average of £661.20 between August 2022 and August 2023 – compared to £484.80 during the […]
Read moreMortgage rates continue to fall but 485,000 brace for payments surge
Experts are predicting mortgage rates will continue to fall as the drop in inflation means the Bank of England is unlikely to hike rates for much longer. The latest CPI figures for inflation show the rate of price increases dipped from 6.9 percent for the year to July to 6.8 […]
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