MARTIN LEWIS is urging bill payers to switch to fixed energy deals as soon as they can as energy bills continue to rise.

THE BANK OF ENGLAND raised interest rates to 1.25 percent last week. As the fourth rise of the year, here's what the increase means for you.

MILLIONS of pensioners are missing out on £4,000 a year in Attendance Allowance because they don't realise their health condition makes them eligible.

NATIONWIDE is increasing the savings rates on its accounts as well as launching two new products and more chances to win in its prize draw.

ONE WOMAN has been told she is not entitled to any state pension after missing out on NI credits whilst raising five children.

AS THE cost of living crisis continues and inflation continues to eat away at one's savings, Britons approaching retirement are urged to check whether they are sitting on thousands of pounds.

AN INHERITANCE tax warning has been issued to Britons, as many will need to get their affairs in order to avoid a hefty bill.

A WOMAN from Gloucester has told Express.co.uk how she saved thousands of pounds by using an old fashioned money saving tip.

HOMEOWNERS are to pay hundreds or even thousands more on their mortgage every year due to the Bank of England's interest hike this week.

CHILD BENEFIT is a payment made to anyone who is responsible for raising a child, this includes high earners who may face a tax bill if they earn over certain amounts.

BARCLAYS and NS&I are among four savings providers who have been outed by Moneyfacts for paying just 0.01 percent interest on savings, despite the Bank of England raising interest rate rises.

THE DVLA has issued an urgent warning to be alert for a sophisticated new scam which could see your bank account emptied.

TESCO has reported "early indications of changing customer behaviour" in the face of runaway bills. Chief executive Ken Murphy said it had seen an increase in shoppers turning to own-label products as they looked to reduce their weekly shopping bills.

CASH strapped carers will not be eligible for Rishi Sunak's Cost of Living Payment, despite the fact that millions are struggling.

A ROYAL Mail super hub is helping to transform the 506-year-old postal service into "a parcels business that also delivers letters".

BITCOIN is in freefall, with the cryptocurrency having dropped by six percent in just one hour.

SOME lenders have hiked their mortgage rates by twice as much as this week's Bank of England increase.

SAVINGS accounts received another boost this week as the Yorkshire Building Society increased the savings rate to one percent on all its variable rate savings accounts.

SANTANDER has issued a warning to customers over "social engineering" scams after a woman lost almost £1,000.

THE NATIONAL Insurance threshold is set to rise next month which could put some Britons behind on their qualifying years for state pension. However, they could be able to fill the gaps.

VILI KARATANOVA, 42, shared how she's keeping the rising energy bills at bay through a unique side hustle.

RETIREES who are managing investments and savings have been urged to ask themselves three questions to secure their finances in later life.

WEDDINGS don't come cheap as a mum-to-be from Manchester knows only too well.

NATWEST announced in February that it was to close 32 more of its branches across the UK this year. Here is the up-to-date list of those that closed in June.

INHERITANCE TAX is only paid if a deceased person's estate is over a certain threshold. What is the threshold and when does the standard Inheritance Tax rate of 40 percent apply?

BRITONS could reassess their council tax band to possibly make it cheaper if their property relates to one of three reasons.

HMRC is warning people not to fall for a national insurance scam saying "HMRC will never ring" people.

A CANCER charity has issued fresh warnings this week because people are still facing "unacceptable" delays for PIP payments.

THE GOVERNMENT has said it will make the first of two cost of living payments to eligible households by the middle of next month. But when exactly can Britons expect the payment to be made?

HEALTHY soil, rich grass and happy cows is a recipe organic producer The Torpenhow Cheese Company has found so successful it is stepping up its search for more distributors.

PENSIONERS who reached state pension age before April 2016 may be entitled to additional ‘top-up' payment.

DISABILITY benefit recipients have been promised £150 support for the cost of living crisis by Rishi Sunak. When can people who get Attendance Allowance expect the sum?

A STATE PENSION blunder has impacted many Britons, who have potentially been getting the incorrect amount for years.

FREE prescriptions for over 60s could be axed and the upper exemption instead moved to the state pension age, but despite this, there are certain illnesses, conditions and disabilities that will qualify for them regardless of one's age.

OLDER PEOPLE in the UK may have to wait longer for their free bus pass due to pending changes to the state pension age.

BRITONS have been warned a key change in July could see their state pension sum impacted in the long term.

BRITONS could receive tax relief of up to £1,220, according to HM Revenue and Customs , but many are missing out.

CHILD BENEFIT claimants face the risk of being hit with a High Income Child Benefit Charge if they or a partner earn above a certain threshold.

PENSION savers have been warned the impact of soaring inflation and falling markets could be devastating in retirement.

THE CHANCELLOR RISHI SUNAK is set to give pensioners an extra £850 to address the detrimental effects of the cost of living crisis.

THOUSANDS of people across the UK are eligible for a free TV licence if they claim a certain benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions .

PENSION savers will face an important test at age 75, which could determine if they are required to pay more tax.

CERTAIN disabilities and living circumstances could see Britons getting a discounted rate or avoiding the annual £159 TV licence fee.

WASPI WOMEN campaigning to win compensation for 1950s women hit by the State Pension age increase have gained yet more high-profile backing for their cause.

THERE are many things to consider when retiring, and the last thing on one's mind would be contacting HMRC but this could be a grave mistake.

A HSBC customer was targeted in a growing scam which saw a woman lose her whole life savings of £22,500.

A STATE PENSION update has been issued as 770,000 people are due an additional payment, but may currently be missing out.

RISHI SUNAK's new cost of living measures may not measure up to the challenge, a money expert has claimed.

SOARING house prices has caused more people to consider gifting their property before they die to reduce their inheritance tax liability. However, there are rules that need to be followed.

MULTIPLE Britons have taken to Twitter to report that they have received phone calls from fraudsters claiming that there are "issues" with their National Insurance numbers.