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Wilko is closing 37 branches today (September 26), followed by another 37 this Thursday (September 28) - then its final 111 branches will close forever next week

If you have gaps in your National Insurance record, you may not receive a full new state pension later in life - but there are ways to plug these shortfalls

Nottinghamshire County Council is giving eligible residents a summer and winter payment worth £100 each - we explain how to apply and who is entitled to the cash

The Mirror has rounded up nine key money changes you need to be aware of, including the date of the next £300 cost of living payment and the start of the Warm Home Discount scheme

The move from Barclays will affect thousands of expats with a UK current or savings account, with customers being given six months' notice to move their money

We round up nine ways you could be due a refund or money back - from being on the wrong tax code, to getting compensation from delayed and cancelled flights

A 100% mortgage allows you to borrow the entire amount you need to purchase a property, without having to put down a deposit - but they don't come without risks

NatWest has confirmed there was an issue with its cash machines on Thursday, which it has now resolved, and says no customer will be left out of pocket following the error

Follow our live coverage as the Bank of England confirms it has held interest rates at 5.25% - we explain what this means for your mortgage, savings and debts

Alice Haine, personal finance analyst at Bestinvest, has crunched the numbers to work out how much you would need to have saved in a top-paying account before you need to start paying tax

Most people receive the Winter Fuel Payment automatically, but there are some people who need to physically apply for it - we explain what you need to know

The new E.ON Next tariff costs around £50 a year less than the Ofgem price cap for typical users - but as it isn’t a fix, its prices can go up and down

Poundland closed down its online store last March, after it snapped up rival Poundshop.com - but it is now back up and running, with over 3,000 products listed

Inflation measures how the price of goods and services has changed over time and at its peak, it reached 11.1% - far from the Bank of England target of 2%

H&M shoppers must pay the £1.99 return fee when taking an item back either in store or online, unless the product is faulty or incorrect, or if you're a H&M member

The changes involve the pension auto-enrolment age being lowered from 22 to 18, plus the lower earnings limit being abolished completely, in a boost for younger workers

Savings rates have been edging up over the last year, but too many people are still not getting the best deal for their money - here are all the different types of accounts available to you, plus the best rates

Sharon Maloney was stunned when she discovered her son Jonah had £11,000 saved up in a lost Child Trust Fund account they'd long forgotten about

M&S shoppers will be offered paper bags instead, including one that is “strong, robust” and capable of “carrying over 15kg - equivalent to more than six four-pint bottles of M&S milk“

Wilko collapsed into administration last month, with 90 shops having already shut and a further 86 branches to go this week - see the full list of closures below

Amazon has introduced a new fee of £1.99 for Prime users on same-day delivery orders that come under £20 - previously, all items eligible for Prime were delivered for free

Wilko will close 38 stores today (September 17) followed by another 38 on Tuesday (September 19) and 48 stores on Thursday (September 21) - see if your branch is on the list

The Range has just confirmed it is buying the Wilko name and website - but how did its billionaire founder Chris Dawson rise to success and make his fortune?

Tony Jordan was left stunned when a cheque arrived in the post from a company called YouSpotProperty.com - here, we explain exactly what he did to receive his payout

The overall size of Jaffa Cakes has been reduced from 5.5cm to 5cm across, while the orange bump is down from 4cm to 3cm, in the latest example of "shrinkflation"