Vicky Shaw
Waspi campaigners say they have been given green light for High Court challenge
UK house price growth slows as home sales plummet in May
Stamp duty discounts became less generous for some home buyers from April
Crackdown launched on ‘rogue financial promotions’ by some influencers
Many finfluencers act legitimately but others tout products or services illegally and without authorisation, the Financial Conduct Authority said.
‘Busiest May for house sales agreed since 2021’ as hotspots revealed
Last month’s sales total reflects improved market conditions
Bill to create pension ‘megafunds’ and tidy up ‘micro’ retirement savings pots
The Pension Schemes Bill will create ‘bigger and better pension funds’, the Government said.
Ombudsman proposes changes to interest levels applied to compensation
No prospect of universal winter fuel payment, says pensions minister
Torsten Bell said he thinks most people agree ‘it’s not a good idea that we have a system paying a few hundreds of pounds to millionaires’.
Take up of heat pumps ‘may be boosted if households shown running cost savings’
Festival-goers warned to watch out for ‘ticket traps’ when booking summer events
Over-50s ‘benefiting most’ from falls in quoted car insurance prices
Competition in the market ‘remains strong’, according to financial services insights provider Consumer Intelligence.
Cost of ‘minimum retirement lifestyle’ has fallen amid lower energy prices
The changes are mainly due to reduced energy costs and some small spending adjustments by research participants, the PLSA said.
New Royal Mint gold bars can be authenticated by ‘rotating them in the light’
The Britannia bullion bar range features advanced security technology already available on the Royal Mint’s coins.
Record £14 billion cash Isa injection made by savers in April
Higher rates and ‘rumbling discussions about the future of the cash Isa’ pushed tax efficiencies to the top of to-do lists, one expert suggested.
House prices rise by 0.5 per cent in May after April dip
Conditions for potential home buyers in the UK remain ‘supportive,’ Nationwide Building Society said
Fire risk warning to households after UK basks in sunny spring
The average fire claim involving a garden amounts to nearly £16,000, Aviva said.
Struggling mortgage holders warned fake loophole claims could worsen problems
The Financial Conduct Authority is urging households who are struggling with their debts to speak to their lender, who can offer ‘real options’.
Britain’s most and least expensive seaside towns for homebuyers
House price data was analysed for the Lloyds Coastal Homes Review
HSBC UK offers ‘VIP experience’ incentive worth over £500 for affluent customers
New customers who switch to HSBC’s Premier account and meet eligibility criteria can claim a retail experience worth over £500.
Holidaymakers urged to consider travel money habits this summer
Average UK home sale ‘being agreed at £16,000 below asking price’
This month has been the busiest for home sales since the pandemic stamp duty
