All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

Government sources have indicated that social tariffs are "no longer a priority" and that ministers were looking into other ways to help those struggling with energy cost

Heavy rainfall over late autumn, Christmas and into the New Year, has affected crops of cauliflowers, sprouts, cabbages and leeks in Lincolnshire, East Anglia, Cornwall and Scotland

A new study by the finance firm Interactive Investors found that 32% - one third - of eligible Brits either don’t intend to claim tax relief on their pension contributions or don’t know how to claim

The charity says the Government's execution has left parents "confused and frustrated" noting that thousands of families could be out of pocket when April 1 hits through no fault of their own

In a statement, an Asda spokesperson said the chain had been trialling a "variety" of new working patterns for managers across 20 stores since September 2023 which included a four day working week

In his "news you can use" section at the end of the show, Martin explained the ways parents can save money on childcare as the Government brings in its new free childcare plan

Monty Don says January is the 'best time of year' to take on a few gardening tasks with one of the main ones being pruning decorative trees and shrubs as it helps encourage 'vigorous' growth during the springtime

If you are looking for ways to speed up your drying time then you could consider the advice from one cleaning expert which highlight one 'overlooked' button on your washing machine

With the current cold and freezing weather, Brits are being warned that they need to prepare their homes not only so they can cope with the harsh winter conditions but to also prevent sky high energy bills

Lack of sleep can become a major issue if it starts to affect your daily life and one pharmacist has warned of the side effects of Brits turning to one popular sleep aid medicine to get some shut eye at night

Dame Mary Berry is one of the UK's most beloved bakers and food writers and during her six decade long career has shared a vast array of recipes - both sweet and savoury - which are enjoyed by many

Coffee is a fantastic drink to help you feel alert and as though you can face the day ahead - but a doctor has warned that if you're experiencing certain symptoms, it could be time to stop drinking it

The £299 is the third cost of living payment from the Government and overall, three payments have been made to people claiming means tested benefits totalling £900

Approximately 1.6 million fixed-rate mortgage deals are due to expire in 2024, if this is you, then there are steps that you will need to consider says mortgage expert at Quilter Karen Noye

Over the last decade, more and more banks have announced branch closures as people choose to do their banking online and since 2015 around 6,000 branches have shut their doors for good

Local Housing Allowance, which has been frozen since 2020, sets the maximum amount people renting from a private landlord can claim in Housing Benefit or Universal Credit

The Government's Warm Home Discount scheme gives households claiming certain benefits the £150 discount on their electricity bills between October and March each year

The Chancellor appeared on the recent episode of ITV's Martin Lewis Money Show where the Money Saving Expert website founder asked him questions and discussed issues highlighted by viewers of the show

GMB's regional secretary Justin Bowden said that, like with Asda, the finances of the pub chain are “equally lacking in transparency, with the ultimate holding company based in the Cayman Islands"

A large number of women were found to have been underpaid their state pension by the DWP and over the last three years the pension department has been working to repay those affected by the issue

A BBC Panorama investigation found the company removed the original labels on t-shirts and hoodies at the online fast fashion retailer's flagship Leicester factory between January and October last year

The update came from the "Universal Credit and You" guidance page on Gov.uk. The page explains how a joint claim for Universal Credit works specifically highlighting what couples need to keep their Universal Credit eligibility

The majority of mobile phone deals have a clause in their contracts which allows providers to increase monthly payments each April by 3.9% plus the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) or Retail Price Index rate (RPI)

The research also indicated there are nearly 13million current accounts held in the UK with balances above £5,001, this means million of Brits could potentially be missing out on hundreds of pounds worth of cash earned through interest

In its latest financial results published today, the popular high street bakery chain announced it was planning to open between 140 and 160 new stores over the next year -