Well over 12 million people will see their state pension rise by £575 a year from tomorrow. The triple lock guarantee means it increases every April by inflation, salary increases or 2.5%, whichever is the highest. Monday’s 4.8% rise – which is in line with average earnings growth – will raise the full rate of…
Ryanair’s boss has warned that jet fuel supplies could be disrupted as early as May if conflict in the Middle East continues. Oil prices have surged since the war broke out in Iran in late February after Iran banned tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. Get the latest consumer news…
For many months businesses have been anticipating the impact of the budget and a range of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the weeks following. They will begin applying to companies, employees, and eventually consumers in April. Money Blog: Follow the Latest Here we take a look at the various measures imposed…
Millions of motorists who were wrongly sold car finance contracts will receive an average of £829 in compensation, it has been announced. But why is the scam happening and who can claim it? Sky News tells… scam When you buy a car on finance, you are effectively loaned money for the vehicle, which you repay…
HBO Max officially launches in the UK today. The US streaming service also features HBO content as well as shows and movies from Warner Bros. Pictures & Television, DC Studios, and Max Originals. This means the return of Friends to the UK streaming service as well as the Harry Potter films. Other content available on…
National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is in talks with the government over a potential bailout package worth millions of pounds. It is understood an update will be given by ministers on Thursday following a report by the Daily Telegraph that the Treasury-backed bank needs taxpayers’ money to help compensate customers for alleged failings in managing…
A price cap will be imposed on pet prescriptions, the Competition and Markets Authority has announced after a three-year investigation. Under the changes, pet owners will have to pay a maximum of £21 for their first prescription and £12.50 for any other medication within the same consultation, after the CMA found that vets were being…
