Vicky Shaw
Money
Landlords who refuse to fix dangerous problems face fines of up to £7,000
Councils across England will gain new powers from Monday to issue fines to landlords who do not fix serious hazards in private renters’ homes.
By Vicky Shaw
22 Jun 2026
Money
Pension expert explains what couples could consider when planning retirement
Women were particularly likely to say their partner had not supported their retirement security, research from Scottish Widows indicated.
By Vicky Shaw
22 Jun 2026
Money
Household food bills ‘risk pressure from degraded soil and climate volatility’
Campaigners argued that restoring soil health is among the most cost-effective hedges against future shocks.
By Vicky Shaw
21 Jun 2026
Money
Personal insolvencies jumped by 10% annually in May in England and Wales
Some 11,223 personal insolvencies were registered in May, the Insolvency Service said.
By Vicky Shaw
19 Jun 2026
Money
Home buyers and sellers set to save time and money under housing market shake-up
The Government is planning a package of reforms to help modernise the system and avoid house sales falling through.
By Vicky Shaw
19 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Home buyers and sellers set to save under housing market shake-up
The Government is planning a package of reforms to help modernise the system and avoid house sales falling through
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
Money
Base rate hold ‘will pave way for mortgage lenders to cut rates in weeks ahead’
Experts said borrowers could benefit from a gradual improvement in mortgage deals over the summer.
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
Money
Gap between flat and house prices is widest for at least 30 years, say experts
The growing cash gap could make life tougher for aspiring ‘second steppers’ trying to move from a flat to a house.
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
UK
Struggles to keep on top of car admin costing some drivers more, survey finds
Among those who have missed these tasks, more than one in 10 said they went on to face higher costs or fees, Lloyds said.
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
UK
Warning over ‘Hi Dad’ impersonation scams ahead of Father’s Day
Busy parents juggling various priorities are being urged by Santander UK to stay safe.
By Vicky Shaw
18 Jun 2026
Buying & Mortgages
Stock of interest-only homeowner mortgages fell in 2025 – UK Finance
The interest-only book has shrunk in size each year since the end of the financial crisis, the banking and finance industry body said
By Vicky Shaw
17 Jun 2026
Money
Sharp 3.8% annual rise in house prices recorded in April as experts explain why
The average property value surged by 9.9% annually in the North East of England in April.
By Vicky Shaw
17 Jun 2026
Money
Teenagers will not be financially independent until age of 26, survey suggests
Some parents expect to move to a bigger home so their children can continue living with them into adulthood, investments firm M&G said.
By Vicky Shaw
17 Jun 2026
Politics
Fifth of young men ‘do not consider controlling someone’s spending to be abuse’
The Government is teaming up with banks to highlight economic abuse behaviours as part of the Enough campaign.
By Vicky Shaw
17 Jun 2026
Money
Virgin Money rolls out domestic abuse safe spaces across 42 branches
The rollout of safe spaces across the Virgin Money branches will bring the total number across Nationwide Building Society’s branch network to 475.
By Vicky Shaw
17 Jun 2026
Money
Workplace savings scheme could help more people build financial safety net
The initiative will help people to grow savings pots, which could help with financial shocks such as unexpected bills.
By Vicky Shaw
16 Jun 2026
Politics
Coalition will support employees to build savings pots via workplace schemes
Building a workplace savings pot could help protect people from needing to turn to high-cost debt.
By Vicky Shaw
16 Jun 2026
UK
Some motorists who pay monthly for insurance ‘charged annual rates close to 30%’
Paying monthly is often the only realistic option for households facing financial pressure, creating a ‘poverty premium’, Which? said.
By Vicky Shaw
16 Jun 2026
UK
Cities where average price tag on a home has jumped highest in past decade
Rightmove said its figures indicate a ‘spill over’ from some major cities into locations nearby as home buyers cast their nets more widely.
By Vicky Shaw
16 Jun 2026
Money
Rightmove gives reasons why June saw an ‘unusual’ asking price fall
Setting a competitive asking price for a home from the outset is ‘key’, the website said.
By Vicky Shaw
15 Jun 2026
Money
Cost of attending a prom ‘around £150 more for girls than boys’
Nearly seven in 10 parents feel that a prom is an important milestone that should be celebrated properly, Clearpay said.
By Vicky Shaw
15 Jun 2026