Trading financial security for a slightly less miserable hangover in 2025 and where to get “free” booze OPINION It’s March 2025, and I’ll bet my last bottle of cost-sensitive Spanish Verdejo that someone, somewhere, is trying to jam another crate of wine under their stairs. It’s a bit like the 2020 toilet paper panic, but […]

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HL analysis shows how much price rises this April could impact your finances. Here’s how much you’ll need to save or earn to help make ends meet “April is going to be every bit as awful as you’d expect this year, with the usual range of price rises squeezing our budgets even harder,” says Sarah […]

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A recent study by price comparison site WhatPrice.co.uk has reported that not all fuel is created equal. Here we reveal which cities have the cheapest and most expensive fuel prices. Plus, other fuel-saving tips and a comparison of fuel loyalty card programmes Get the latest news, views and tips to help you become a more […]

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UK inflation has risen to 2.6% in the year to November 2024, driven by higher prices for fuel, clothing, and entertainment, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This unwelcome news puts further pressure on freelancers and the self-employed already struggling with the rising cost of living. “These new inflation figures should act as […]

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If people from brickies to biotech researchers are considering moving to more hospitable economies, where are they looking? A new report by virtual UK number provider Xpatfone, provided their latest findings of the top 10 most searched countries. Why Retire Abroad? Amidst rumours of tax hikes and potential changes to the UK state pension system, […]

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Working parents could get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and out-of-school activities in the Easter holidays. GOVERNMENT STATEMENT HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents in the UK to not miss out on the opportunity to get up to £2,000 a year to pay for […]

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