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FSCS protection limit rises to £120,000

The UK's FSCS savings protection limit is increasing to £120,000 from December 1st, a 41% boost. Discover how this change impacts your financial security and savings strategy.

Save £5k for a House Deposit in Just 12 Months

Financial expert Vicky Parry reveals practical strategies for first-time buyers to save a £5,000 house deposit in a year. Discover LISAs, budgeting, and savvy spending tips to get on the property ladder.

Reeves refunds £38k after tenant deposit failure

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been compelled to return £38,000 to former tenants after failing to properly protect their deposits. The Labour MP finally submitted crucial paperwork years after the tenancy ended, following legal pressure.

Friend vanishes with couple's £12,000 life savings

A devastated couple reveal how a woman they considered a close friend disappeared after they entrusted her with £12,000 for a house deposit, leaving them financially ruined and heartbroken.

Get Your Full Rental Deposit Back - Expert Guide

Discover expert tips and legal rights that could save you hundreds of pounds when moving out of your rental property. Learn what landlords can and cannot deduct from your deposit.

Martin Lewis' urgent Buy Now Pay Later debt warning

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis sounds alarm on BNPL services after witnessing friend's financial struggle, calling for urgent government regulation to protect vulnerable consumers.

Sweat Equity: New Path to Homeownership in UK

Discover how 'sweat equity' programmes are helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder by exchanging labour for deposits in this groundbreaking housing solution.

21 UK Govt Schemes to Cut Home Energy Bills

Discover the full list of UK government grants and schemes available in 2024 to help homeowners improve energy efficiency, cut costs, and increase property value.

Best Frequent Flyer Programmes for 2025 Revealed

Discover the top frequent flyer loyalty schemes for 2025. From British Airways to Virgin Atlantic, find out which airline rewards programme offers the best value, easiest upgrades, and most luxurious perks for UK travellers.

First-Time Buyers Delay Cars for £59k Deposits

Exclusive research reveals the heartbreaking financial trade-offs young Britons are making. Soaring mortgage deposits are forcing a generation to delay car ownership and major life events, creating a 'generation locked out' of the property market.

Australia's Radical 2% Deposit Home Scheme Launches

Australia launches a radical £1.2 billion housing initiative, enabling first-time buyers to purchase with just a 2% deposit. But will this ambitious scheme cool the market or fuel a price surge? Exclusive analysis inside.

Record number of offenders avoid court in Scotland

Exclusive figures reveal a dramatic surge in criminals being diverted from prosecution to social work schemes in Scotland, with over 34,000 cases recorded last year. Critics warn of a 'soft-touch' justice system as serious offenders, including those charg

Labour Scraps Home Guarantee Scheme for First-Time Buyers

The Albanese government has officially terminated the Home Guarantee Scheme, a flagship initiative designed to help Australians get on the property ladder with smaller deposits, sparking outrage from aspiring homeowners.

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