Finance

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You can get free hot drink if you have one of three specific jobs
Asda have launched a free hot drink scheme in most stores for three particular job roles - in a bid to brighten up their shift during the miserable and gloomy wet weather
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British Gas, OVO and Octopus customers warned turning off heating may cost £13k
Experts have warned UK households who turn off their heating could be hit by a £13,000 blow at a time where they can afford it least due to the ongoing cost of living crisis
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'Interest rates have been held - but worrying numbers are still to feel pain'
Mortgage rates have come down in recent months but they're still more expensive compared to the types of deals we were used to seeing — this is bad for anyone coming off their fix
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Bank of England holds interest rates again at 5.25% in relief for homeowners
The Bank of England base rate, which influences the interest rates offered by banks and lenders, is currently at 5.25% after the Monetary Policy Committee kept it unchanged in September
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Households can claim up to £500 in free cash through this cost of living scheme
The Household Support Fund is a national scheme created by the Government which gives local councils a pot of cash which they can then use to help and support vulnerable people in their area with the cost of living
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'Calming' £17 gadget hailed 'game changer' for anyone with dog on Bonfire Night
Pet owners have been praising an easy gadget that helps reduce anxiety in their dogs during Bonfire Night - as many people will worry about the stress on their dogs during the event
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Martin Lewis shares thermostat mistake which could add £100s to your energy bill
During the show, Martin spoke to members of the audience about their energy dilemmas and one person told him that they increased their thermostat by one degree in the winter months
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Interest rates held at 5.25% by Bank of England - what it means for your money
The Bank of England has paused its base interest rate at 5.25% today - here we explain how the base rate affects your money - from mortgages to savings, and loans
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M&S to open seven new 'bigger and better' UK shops just in time for Christmas
The new openings are part of M&S' plan to open 20 "bigger and better" full-line and food hall stores this financial year - the retailer wants to up the number of its food-only M&S halls from 316 to 420
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HMRC forces thousands to pay extra £3,252 in tax they don’t even owe
According to the latest official figures from July to September this year, HMRC processed 18,851 tax refund claims with the average tax overpayment being £3,252
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Shoppers praise £5 Primark product that keeps kids warm without heating
A Primark shopper has told parents about a fantastic half-price deal that their kids can benefit from, meaning that they won't have to crank the heating on in their homes
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Thousands to get free £150 to help with food costs as applications open today
The help is being provided through Dorset Council's Household Support fund and if you are eligible you will need to make an application through its website today
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DWP Universal Credit claimants could miss out on £390 in 12 areas due to shakeup
The DWP is trying to encourage more benefit claimants to address any health-related barriers to getting a job before they claim Universal Credit's £390 LCWRA payment
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McDonald's first menu from 1940s had just 9 items - including 'tempting' burger
McDonald's first opened in California in the US in 1941, and the menu was a lot more stripped back than the one you see today - there were only nine items available on the menu
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Man sneakily switches to 'Mickey Mouse' uni degree and now earns £3,000 a day
Gaddiel Nketia didn't tell his parents he had secretly switched university courses to what is considered a 'Mickey Mouse degree' - but it was one of the 'best decisions' he has ever made
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Sainsbury's makes huge change to Nectar scheme - and more shoppers get discounts
The supermarket chain has confirmed customers can now find Your Nectar Prices - which are personalised discounts based on what you normally buy - on the Sainsbury’s website
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Martin Lewis' urgent 'do not bin' warning over HMRC letter thousands will get
Financial expert Martin Lewis is telling people to keep their eyes out for a letter from HMRC which could be worth thousands. He's explained what to look out for
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You've been wearing your Ugg boots wrong - and it's destroying them in the rain
With Ugg boots seemingly on everyone's feet again, one thing you don't want to happen while wearing them is a sudden downpour - but one woman has shared how to weatherproof the boot
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Warning issued to anybody with TSB, Nationwide, Barclays or Santander account
The Payments Systems Regulator has revealed the performance of individual banks in tackling authorised push payment (APP) scams and how they treated those who fell victim in 2022
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DWP to pay millions of people £600 from today - full list of who will get it
The payments are to help pensioners heat their homes during the cost of living crisis and the first payments will be made this week for those eligible
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Shark launches Black Friday event with £180 off exclusive vacuum range
Go back to black with this sleek collection that sees prices slashed from today
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Warning anyone with a mobile phone could see price hikes of up to £120
The consumer group Which? has called on the telecoms regulator Ofcom to ban mid-contract price rises for mobile customers as Brits look set for another inflation-linked increase again next year
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Warning over Christmas pigs in blankets shortage - disruption could last months
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), which represents the meat processing industry, has warned that festive treats could be off the menu due to strikes by Government vets in Northern Ireland
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Worst vampire appliances that are pushing up your energy bills by £147
Vampire appliances are devices that, even in sleep or standby mode, continue to use energy for things like update and recording data - here are the worst offenders
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Martin Lewis issues 'one to two month' warning to anyone paying energy bills
The new series of the Martin Lewis Money Show began again last night on ITV. As we head into the winter months, the Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder opened the show sharing advice and guidance on all things energy