Finance

There is a bank holiday coming up in early May - and if you’re due a benefit payment on a bank holiday, you normally get paid on the previous working day

Mirror money editor Levi Winchester runs through all the big financial changes and announcements coming up in May and how they affect your wallet - from benefits to your Tesco shop

The High Income Child Benefit Charge was introduced in 2013 and impacts people who earn over £50,000 and claim Child Benefit

The Mirror explains why pensioners are being taxed when they access their pension, what you need to do to get your money back, and what you can do to avoid handing over more than your fair share of tax

The latest current account switch data is in from Pay.UK - but where are people switching to, and which banks are being ditched? See the full list below and tell us what you think

It comes on top of five stores B&M has already shut for good this year - but it's not all bad news, as the discount retailer will be opening new and relocating more shops

When you reach state pension age, some of your existing benefits will stop - but you may become eligible for different payments instead to help if you have low income in retirement

Reporter Emily Collis ventured out to the shops to try out jeans from both M&S and Primark. One pair was 'close to perfect', and she was left astounded by the sizing differences

The closure of the Argos site is part of a major restructuring plan from Argos owner Sainsbury's which will see a "number" of standalone sites close and reopen in nearby Sainsbury's stores

Many parents only found out this morning if their children would have to stay at home, leaving some people having to arrange last-minute childcare - so what are your rights if you can't work?

Aldi is the fourth biggest supermarket in the UK, but fans of the German budget store are only just realising what the name actually stands for, as they had no idea

M&S plans to invest a further £12.5million into its London stores which is on top of its £10.3million investment last year and totals nearly £23million

The latest official figures show that between January and March this year, HMRC processed 15,800 tax refund claims to people who accessed their pensions early

Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, reveals what he believes are the best times to get reduced-to-clear food from each supermarket to help save you money in stores

Here’s everything you need to know about when supermarkets are open and closed on the May Day bank holiday on Monday, May 1

A B&Q customer has claimed the DIY retailer refused to refund him after a can of paint popped open while he was driving, 'flooding' the inside of his car – but the chain says otherwise

Opening times can be affected by the May Day bank holiday but we have everything you need to know about opening times

The new Popeyes drive-thru site, which used to be KFC, is situated at Parkgate Shopping Centre in Rotherham, South Yorkshire

The early May bank holiday falls this Monday (May 1) meaning a long three-day weekend for millions of workers - but what does this mean for McDonald's restaurants?

Aldi has reignited its long-standing feud with M&S after mocking the shop's Coronation Colin the Caterpillar cake - and the sly dig has left shoppers in stitches

Consultancy firm Ernst & Young predicts home insurance costs will rise 30% this year, in another cost of living blow for Brits - but you might be able to beat the bill hike

The Money Saving Expert wrote in his weekly newsletter that Ronnie's story had "moved" him and it inspired him to write an entire section on council tax

It is common knowledge that if you are a member of the Tesco Clubcard scheme then you are able to claim huge discounts when shopping at the supermarket

Dental treatments under NHS dentists are split into different bandings, depending on if you need just a check-up, or more complicated treatment - we explain how the prices have changed this week

John Lewis is launching a whole host of family-friendly events and in-store activities from character tea parties to face painting and live music as part of its Members’ Week this week