Build £26,000 in Five Years with Simple Lifestyle Changes
Discover five easy habit swaps that could help you save over £26,000 in five years. From cancelling streaming subscriptions to cycling to work, small changes add up.
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330,000 Brits to Get £2 Billion Pension Payout
Around 330,000 people in defined benefit pension schemes will receive a share of £2 billion after a legal loophole was closed, boosting payments that had not kept up with inflation.
Santander Offers £180 Cash Plus £30 Amazon Voucher for Switching
Santander offers £180 cash and £30 Amazon voucher for switching to Edge account; MSE details criteria and benefits.
Martin Lewis: Transfer Your ISA to Secure Top Tax-Free Rates
Martin Lewis explains how to transfer ISAs to get better rates without losing tax-free status, with tips on avoiding exit fees and understanding allowance changes.
Mia Drennan: From Credit Card Debt to £1bn Business
Mia Drennan built GLAS, a £1bn debt administration firm, starting with £6,000 on a credit card after the 2008 financial crash.
Martin Lewis Warns: Never Exchange Cash at Airport
Martin Lewis warns holidaymakers to avoid exchanging cash at airports due to poor rates. He advises using comparison sites or specialist cards for better deals.
King Charles Approves Extra Bank Holiday for Scotland's World Cup Return
King Charles approved a bank holiday in Scotland for June 15 to mark the team's World Cup return, but several councils rejected it over costs and schooling concerns.
End of Middle East War Could Boost UK Mortgage Rates
Mortgage experts welcome the end of the Middle East war, predicting positive movements in fixed rate pricing by the end of the week, but caution it's not a silver bullet.
National Lottery Launches New Lotto Format with Two-Round Draws
National Lottery revamps Lotto with two-round draws, doubling millionaire chances and improving odds.
LeBron James Uncertain About NBA Future After Lakers' Playoff Exit
LeBron James unsure about NBA future after Lakers swept by Thunder; he and Austin Reaves face free agency decisions.
Martin Lewis Shares ISA Strategy to Mitigate Iran Conflict Economic Impact
Martin Lewis advises pound-cost averaging for stocks and shares ISAs amid Iran conflict economic uncertainty, and notes upcoming ISA allowance changes.
Premium Bonds March Draw Dates And Prize Checking Guide
Key dates for Premium Bonds March draw and how to check prizes. Odds, maximum holding, and prize details.
Hidden Pension Tax Rule Savers Overlook to Reduce Tax
Discover a little-known rule that can help pensioners reduce their tax burden by splitting withdrawals with a partner, avoiding higher tax brackets.
Irish Homeowners Face €3,000 Fine for Missing Local Property Tax Deadline
Irish homeowners face €3,000 fines for missing Local Property Tax deadline on November 7, 2025. Revenue urges over one million to file returns.
Lloyds Sets Aside £450m for Car Finance Claims Probe
Lloyds sets aside £450m for FCA car finance probe, as profits jump 57% to £7.5bn.
Mystery Powerball Winner Claims $352m Prize Amid Anonymity Battle
Mystery Powerball winner claims $352m prize in New Hampshire, fights to remain anonymous amid legal battle over identity disclosure.
Man City's £300m Spree Targets Anderson and Musiala for Dream 2026/27 Squad
Man City plan £300m spree for Anderson and Musiala to build dream 2026/27 squad amid overhaul.
HMRC to Contact 500,000 Young Brits Over Unclaimed Child Trust Funds Worth £400m
HMRC to contact 500,000 young Brits over unclaimed Child Trust Funds worth £400m, averaging £2,200 each.
Best World Cup Betting Sites for 2026: UK Bookmakers Reviewed
Discover the best UK World Cup betting sites for 2026, reviewed by The Standard. Compare odds, offers, and features for the tournament.
Rice Silences Whitehall's Trophy Taunt With Arsenal Title Win
Declan Rice proves Jack Whitehall wrong by winning Premier League with Arsenal; comedian joins celebrations.
Paris Offices of Swiss Bank Searched in Epstein Corruption Probe
French investigators searched Paris offices of Edmond de Rothschild bank in probe linked to Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on former diplomat Fabrice Aidan.
Guardiola Claims City Only Seventh in Five-Year Net Spend Despite January Splurge
Pep Guardiola says Man City are only seventh in Premier League net spend over five years, despite recent lavish spending of £430m since 2025.
HMRC Warns Pensioners Over £30,000 Rule and Tax Avoidance Risks
HMRC warns pensioners to check rules before accessing pots, highlighting tax avoidance risks and unauthorised payment penalties.
Keely Hodgkinson Signs with WME Sports, Follows Raducanu's Path
Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson signs with WME Sports, joining Emma Raducanu and Lewis Hamilton as clients, aiming for world record.
Currency Warning for Brits Buying Overseas Property Costs Thousands
Brits buying overseas property risk losing thousands due to currency mistakes. Expert advises hedging to avoid costly exchange rate fluctuations.
UK ticket-holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot in historic draw
A single UK ticket-holder wins £181m EuroMillions jackpot, the third-largest National Lottery prize in UK history.
Best Savings Accounts and Cash ISAs for February After Rate Hold
Best savings accounts and cash ISAs for February 2026 after BoE rate hold at 3.75%, with top rates from Trading 212, Chase, and fixed-term deals.
Man United Refinances £108m Debt in New Five-Year Deal
Manchester United has taken on an additional £108m in debt after refinancing borrowings linked to the 2005 Glazer takeover, pushing repayment to 2031 but increasing annual interest costs by £10m.
Hairdryer Costs Rise: £18.12 Extra from July 1
From July 1, UK households using hairdryers could face an extra £18.12 annually due to the energy price cap rise. Ofgem's 13% increase affects electricity costs.
ARN Countersuit: Kyle and Jackie O Show Cost Station $22m in Lost Ads
ARN Media lost $22m in advertising revenue due to brand safety concerns over the Kyle and Jackie O Show, leading to a legal battle with the former hosts.
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