Families’ summer holidays have been put in jeopardy after EasyJet canceled several flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports due to “air traffic control restrictions” Easyjet has had to cancel several flights to and from the UK (file image) ((ZWNS) Brits are facing summer holiday chaos after easyJet canceled a series of flights to and from … Read more
Experts are urging households to ‘read’ their smart meters as soon as possible to ensure they have lower energy bills. This warning from Go. Compare Energy anticipates Ofgem’s energy price cut on July 1, which sets the maximum amount companies can charge per unit of energy and fixed costs to households with average consumption. Between … Read more
In a survey, British people were asked how much they would have to earn to feel rich The average amount is almost three times the average wage Scots had the highest standards, while those in Yorkshire set their sights lower You need to earn almost £100,000 a year to be considered rich, a study claims… … Read more
In a survey, Britons were asked how much they would need to earn to feel rich Scots had the highest standards, while those in Yorkshire set their sights lower By Harvey Dorset Updated: 6:16 AM EDT, June 26, 2024 You need to earn almost £100,000 a year to be considered rich, a study claims… but … Read more
More people have claimed unemployment benefits in the first four months of this year than ever before, according to statistics published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Health experts have warned that whichever party oversees benefits will have to break the “vicious cycle” that is leaving more and more people too sick to … Read more
As more people take out long-term mortgages, concerned homeowners tell the Money team they will have to work longer and later in life to pay what they owe. By means of Katie Williams, live news reporter @katiejnwilliams Monday June 24, 2024 3:38 PM, UK Many of us see retirement as a peaceful winding down after … Read more
Increases in the state pension age have contributed to a rise in the number of Brits claiming working age benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), new research shows. The Resolution Foundation’s ‘Under Strain’ report shows that real spending on these payments has risen by a third over the past decade and disability … Read more
Experts are reminding bank customers to grab the best savings deals available as several accounts offer accounts with interest rates above six percent. Savers have benefited in recent years from the Bank of England’s decision to increase the base rate charged by major banks and building societies to their customers. Rachel Springall, financial expert at … Read more
Experts are reminding Brits of the seven ‘tricks’ that could significantly boost their pension savings in the coming years. Increasing pension contributions, using ISAs and taking advantage of tax benefits, including when it comes to capital gains tax (CGT) and inheritance tax (IHT), are among the recommendations. Here’s a full list of the seven “tricks” … Read more
Bank customers are reminded to ‘watch’ the interest rates on their savings accounts. Experts from Moneyfactscompare have put together a list of the best savings accounts for this week. The Bank of England’s base rate has held rates at a 16-year high since it was raised to 5.25 percent last August GB NEWS Rachel Springall, … Read more