10p Plastic Bag Charge to Come into Force on 21 May
The charge for a single-use carrier bag will rise from 5p to 10p in England from May 21, the government has confirmed. Under the legislation,…
Changing Banks? Here are the Best and Worst Banks to Switch To
A new report has revealed that Lloyds, Natwest and online bank Starling have won more customers than any others this year so far, with customers…
5% Deposit Mortgage Scheme Launched To Help First-time Buyers
A new government mortgage guarantee scheme has launched this week, designed to help more first-time buyers purchase a home. Under the new scheme announced in…
Insurance Premiums Rise by £131 for Every Three Penalty Points
Drivers with more than three penalty points on their licence will see their car insurance costs rise each year, according to new analysis. Research from…
Check Your Change: Rarest 10p Coins Revealed
It could be worth checking through your change as experts have recently revealed the rarest 10p coins – and some are selling for a whopping…
Workers Aged 25-34 Most at Risk of COVID-related Job Loss
The number of Brits out of work has continued to rise, with 25—34-year-olds the most likely to be affected. According to the Office for National…
No Fines for COVID-related Late Tax Return Submissions
Research by consumer group Which? has revealed that Britons will spend a total of 19 million hours on their tax returns this year. The survey…
How to Save on Heating Bills while Working from Home
Many Brits are now accustomed to working from home since the first national lockdown began in March 2020. Last Spring, the country was fortunate enough…
New £5 Coin Unveiled to Celebrate Queen’s 95th Birthday
The Royal Mint has given coin collectors a first glimpse of five new commemorative coins for 2021, including one to mark the Queen’s birthday in…
£2.5m Lottery Grant Connects Young People with Nature
Thanks to a £2.5m Green Recovery Challenge Fund grant, young people across the UK are to be given the opportunity to connect with nature through…
Royal Mail Hikes Postage Stamp Prices from January 1
The new year will bring an increase in the cost of first- and second-class stamps, the Royal Mail has announced. A first-class stamp will cost…