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The latest news from a range of sources to keep you informed of the latest financial developments
- What to do if your house keys are lost – and when you get new onesby Mabel Banfield-Nwachi on 9 July 2025 at 6:00 am
It’s important to act quickly to keep your home secure and prevent any unwanted surprisesWhat to do if your phone is lost or stolenWhat to do if your tablet is lost or stolenWhat to do if your […]
- UK's pension triple lock to cost three times moreon 8 July 2025 at 7:50 pm
The official forecaster warns public finances are in a "relatively vulnerable position" due U-turns.
- Pret a Manger launches salad revamp – and one starts at £12.95by Rupert Jones on 8 July 2025 at 5:52 pm
Chain says supersized lunch reflects growing trend of workers ‘treating’ themselves on days they are in officePret a Manger prompted social media outrage two years ago with its £7.15 “posh” […]
- Benefit cuts will hit severely disabled people despite ministers’ claims, say charitiesby Frances Ryan on 8 July 2025 at 5:11 pm
Exclusive: Charities say planned universal credit changes fail to account for progressive or fluctuating conditions“Huge swathes” of severely disabled people will be hit by the planned universal […]
- Banking hub opens after loss of town's brancheson 8 July 2025 at 4:22 pm
The facility in Cockermouth will enable people to access services from several banks at one site.
- What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?on 8 July 2025 at 4:07 pm
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.
- Monzo fined £21m after customers used No 10 and Buckingham Palace as addressesby Kalyeena Makortoff Banking correspondent on 8 July 2025 at 1:57 pm
FCA finds digital bank failed to employ adequate controls when signing up new clientsBusiness live – latest updatesThe digital bank Monzo has been fined £21m over weak financial crime controls, […]
- Octopus Energy to pay out £1.5m over thousands of bill errorsby Lauren Almeida on 8 July 2025 at 12:29 pm
Supplier failed to issue final bills to 34,000 prepayment customers who stopped using it, Ofgem findsBusiness live – latest updatesThe energy regulator has ordered Octopus Energy to pay £1.5m in […]
- Plans for new apartment block submittedon 8 July 2025 at 12:12 pm
If approved, developers say the site would have 20 two-bedroom and four one-bedroom residential units.
- RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank of Australia leaves cash rate on hold at 3.85%by Jonathan Barrett and Patrick Commins on 8 July 2025 at 7:48 am
Decision will come as shock to financial markets and large majority of experts who were sure RBA board would cut for a second straight meetingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet […]
- Holiday spending: eight ways to save money and cut card costsby Rupert Jones on 8 July 2025 at 6:00 am
From debit and credit cards, to using hard cash, plan ahead to avoid paying more than you need toWhen packing for your summer holiday, don’t forget to pay attention to your plastic. Pick the wrong […]
- I found out by chance my Citroen DS3 has a ‘stop drive’ recall over airbagby Anna Tims on 8 July 2025 at 6:00 am
I only bought it three weeks ago and have not received any communication from the company about a repairI’ve discovered by chance that my Citroën DS3 has been issued with a “stop drive” notice […]
- Politicians clash ahead of tenancy law debateon 8 July 2025 at 5:15 am
Proposed changes to the law will be discussed at an in principle debate.
- Children in England ‘living in almost Dickensian levels of poverty’by Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent on 8 July 2025 at 4:00 am
Children’s commissioner says any Labour strategy to tackle deprivation must scrap the two-child benefit capChildren in England are living in “almost Dickensian levels of poverty” where […]
- Assignmenton 8 July 2025 at 2:00 am
As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents?
- Council reports progress on housing failingson 7 July 2025 at 11:24 am
Councillors and officers from Southampton City Council meet to scrutinise a new housing strategy.
- Opinion divided on 144 new island homeson 7 July 2025 at 11:21 am
In letters of objection, some nearby residents claim a consultation has been insufficient.
- Property prices flat in June amid signs UK job market may be ‘softening’by Lauren Almeida on 7 July 2025 at 7:39 am
Expected interest rate cuts could support growth after fall in first-time buyers since end of stamp duty cutThe housing market was flat in June as signs emerge that the UK jobs market may be […]
- Instagram user says he was banned with no right of appealby Anna Tims on 7 July 2025 at 6:00 am
Meta wiped out a business account and all contacts without warning for not abiding by community guidelinesI am the mentor of a young black entrepreneur, RM, who has had his personal and business […]
- Grandmother faces losing home over climate proteston 7 July 2025 at 5:16 am
Jane McCarthy believes the council's pension fund and banking are "investments in climate destruction".
- Almost £1m of debt cleared in decade, charity sayson 7 July 2025 at 5:10 am
Christians Against Poverty in Epsom and Ewell say they are seeing a big demand for support services.
- Don’t roll with it: the ticket scams targeting Oasis fans and other gig-goersby Hilary Osborne on 6 July 2025 at 6:00 am
Posts on platforms such as Facebook claim people have spare tickets and seek payment by bank transferYour favourite band is playing, and you’re desperate to go, but don’t have a ticket. […]
- Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinionon 5 July 2025 at 11:09 pm
A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.
- Evicted family struggling with unfit flaton 5 July 2025 at 6:54 am
A family with a disabled six-year-old say they are struggling with being placed in an inaccessible flat.
- How to manage your money in turbulent times, from savings to mortgagesby Shane Hickey on 5 July 2025 at 6:00 am
As Trump tariffs and global conflict upend people’s plans, we ask experts about how to safeguard your financesIt is understandable to be worried about your finances. The world seems to be lurching […]
- What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?on 4 July 2025 at 10:32 am
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
- Aged 18-39? Martin Lewis on the £1 investment to make nowon 4 July 2025 at 9:24 am
Martin Lewis explains why it's a good idea to put £1 into a Lifetime ISA.
- British Bulldogs to Basil Fawlty - your banknote redesign ideason 4 July 2025 at 7:21 am
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
- Homes for sale with outbuildings and studios in England and Wales – in picturesby Anna White on 4 July 2025 at 6:00 am
From a property that comes with a boathouse and two Dutch barns to one with a spacious garage with a studio above Continue reading...
- Plants stolen from charity hub day before openingon 3 July 2025 at 4:21 pm
'Devastating': Bring our plants back for community centre opening, pleads charity worker.
- Consultation opens for temporary housing planson 3 July 2025 at 2:46 pm
West Northamptonshire Council say it is inviting people to look at plans for two housing sites.
- Council-owned housing firm recorded losses of £5mon 3 July 2025 at 5:22 am
The authority now plans to liquidate the business, which was set up to develop affordable homes.
- Affordable homes on former council estate approvedon 2 July 2025 at 4:45 pm
The scheme on land in east Hull will provide "much-needed" family housing, the developer says.
- 'Anxious' wait for government welfare cuts voteon 2 July 2025 at 3:09 pm
Ms Edwards, 21, from Pershore, claims £600 per month and says life has been an "emotional rollercoaster".
- Revised housing plans for CI Tyres site approvedon 2 July 2025 at 2:55 pm
Construction could begin at the start of 2026, says Guernsey Housing Association.
- TSB name could disappear from UK in Santander dealon 2 July 2025 at 8:11 am
The bank is set to be integrated into Santander UK which has said there could be job cuts.
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