All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

Orchids are a very popular flower to own and feature in the home however it has a reputation for being high maintenance and often owners see their orchid flower once - and then never again

This sausage dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for the family as it is packed with potatoes and seasoned vegetables - the definition of heart and wholesome and perfect for a midweek winter evening

Once you have submitted your Universal Credit claim, you will need to verify your identity, this helps to link the right person to the right claim as well as reduces the chance of benefit fraud

A balance transfer is when you move your existing credit card balance to a new card with a 0% period, so you stop paying interest on the debt and if you are not paying this you'll clear your credit card debt more quickly

Over the last few months, more mortgages have been added to the market with incentives which could be financially beneficial - here is a round up of three "perks" you should consider if you are looking to remortgage this year

One Martin Lewis Money Show viewer known as Sherry got in touch with the ITV show in its most recent episode to thank the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website founder for mentioning Bereavement Support Payments on the show

A £3billion claim has been made against Jaguar Land Rover by law firm Milberg LLP which claims the luxury car brand fitted several of its popular vehicle models with faulty diesel particulate filters (DPFs)

The benefits department confirmed in a written statement that there are no "medical consultations" as part of the application process for PIP or ESA - but there is an assessment which needs to be conducted

This year, February has 29 days rather than 28 - meaning there is an extra day than usual and due to this you may have your benefit payment date change

The Bank of England has paused the base rate at its current level of 5.25% for the fourth time, giving millions of homeowners relief over rising mortgage payments - but borrowing costs remain at a 16-year high

Over the last few years, UK cinema chains have openly confirmed that you are allowed to bring in food and drinks - however, even if this is the case there are certain rules you need to follow

The 50% offer which is available to Ikea "Family Members" begins on Friday, February 2, and will continue every Friday across stores until the end of August this year

Flaming Grill, which is known for its flame-grilled food and sizzling skillets, will be giving free pints of Guinness - or a Guinness 0% if you want to continue laying off the alcohol - to customers who sign up to their email list

According to research from Policy in Practice and Money Saving Expert (MSE), Attendance Allowance is one of the "most underclaimed" benefits with around 1.1million people in the UK eligible to claim but not

Many claimants who received the message took to social media to share their confusion. This is because the next cost of living payment is set to be paid next week in February, however, this text said the money would be paid in October

The Martin Lewis Money Show returned to ITV screens this evening and tonight's episode focused on credit cards - and shared his 'golden rule' for anyone struggling with credit card debt

Having a smart meter should eliminate the need to send meter readings to your supplier, alongside this your energy bill is supposed to be more accurate - if your meter is working correctly, that is

The deal forms “a new strategic partnership” between the two companies and includes the supermarket's fuel, convenience retail kiosk and ancillary services with the Morrisons branding remaining at the forecourts

Tax and student finance experts have called on the Government to address this "weird" loophole as the system already creates "higher taxes" for students

In a post on Twitter - formerly X - the Money Saving Expert (MSE) website founder warned that if you miss the deadline for self assessment taxes for the 2022-23 tax year you could face a fine - plus the daily interest on top

Recent data from HMRC revealed that it expects around 12.1million returns to be filed this January. However, as of January 23, around 3.8million people were yet to file their returns for the 2022-23 tax year

Tesco has announced that the Clubcard vouchers are set to expire on the final day of this month - February 29, 2024 - meaning shoppers have four weeks left to use them before they expire

In the MSE newsletter, Martin explained how existing mobile customers of EE, Three, Vodafone and more saw 14% to 17% hikes in their bills last year and further hikes of 8% are set again this April

Universal Credit is a DWP benefit and is paid to around six million people in the UK and as February has an extra day in it this year, many are concerned whether this could affect their benefit payment

Across his media appearances, Martin Lewis says car insurance quotes start to drop 30 days before your renewal date, and then at 23 days they "bottom out" and start to rise again