UK households face highest energy bills since July 2023
Ofgem is expected to raise the energy price cap to a three-year high this week, with typical annual bills forecast to hit £1,729 from October.
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EuroMillions £50M results: Tuesday, August 25 live updates
One person could win £50M in tonight's EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, August 25, plus a guaranteed £1M Millionaire Maker prize. Live updates here.
Millions more now paying higher income tax rates, analysis finds
New IEA analysis shows 5.5 million more people now pay 40% income tax or higher than in 2000, with 700,000 caught in the 60% tax trap.
Premium Bonds odds improve as ISA rule change sparks rush
NS&I improves Premium Bonds odds to 21,000 to one and raises prize fund rate to 4.35% for September, as an ISA allowance cut prompts a savings dash.
Pensioners could claim £8,000 after childcare error
Thousands of pensioners may be owed £8,000 after a historic childcare credits error. HMRC has paid £104m in arrears, with more unclaimed.
UK energy debt hits record £6bn ahead of price cap change
Domestic energy debt in the UK has reached a record £6 billion, with forecasts of £7 billion by end of 2026, as the new Ofgem price cap is announced Wednesday.
Set for Life winning numbers for August 24 draw
The Set for Life draw on August 24 offered a top prize of £10,000 a month for 30 years. The winning numbers were 19, 11, 28, 38, 43 and the Life Ball was 9.
Pension tax deadline: families face 91% inheritance tax hit
Unused pension pots enter inheritance tax from April 2027. NFU Mutual says some families could lose up to 91% of an inherited pension to tax, rising to 93% in Scotland.
Millions to get State Pension and benefits early for bank holiday
DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland will bring forward payments due on Monday, August 31, to Friday, August 28, ahead of the bank holiday.
Ofgem to announce energy price cap rise for October
Ofgem will reveal the October-December energy price cap on Wednesday, with forecasts pointing to a 4% rise for typical households as Middle East conflict pushes wholesale prices up.
Pension savers urged to boost pots by £26,000 with one vital check
Brits could be missing out on up to £26,042.50 in forgotten pension pots, according to new research from Moneybox, which urges workers to track down lost funds.
Private pension access age set to rise to 58
The minimum age to access private pension pots could rise to 58 by the late 2030s, following a faster-than-expected increase in the state pension age, experts warn.
NS&I launches fixed savings accounts with rates up to 4.85%
NS&I, the Treasury-backed savings provider, has launched new fixed-rate accounts paying up to 4.85%, with rates on two-, three- and five-year fixes beating other established names, according to MoneySavingExpert.com.
Lotto Results: National Lottery Winning Numbers and Thunderball for Aug 22
The National Lottery Lotto draw on August 22 offers a £2 million jackpot, with the Thunderball draw at 8.15pm offering £500,000. Winning numbers will be announced live.
Expert's four-word inheritance advice for grieving families
Bereaved families face pressure to make quick financial decisions. Ross Lacey advises taking time and not making rash choices with inherited money.
Pension transfer warning: Brits could lose thousands
Experts warn savers to check pensions before consolidating pots, as transferring older schemes could mean losing valuable benefits worth thousands of pounds.
DWP confirms next 8 State Pension age rises by birth date
The DWP has confirmed the next eight State Pension age increases by birth date, affecting when people born between August 1960 and April 1977 can claim.
Petrol drivers paying 2p per mile more to use roads after 2026 hike
Petrol drivers are paying up to 3p per mile more to drive in the UK than at the start of the year, with average prices rising from 135.28p to 159.97p per litre by the end of July 2026.
DWP confirms birth date cut-off for £300 Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has announced a cut-off date for Winter Fuel Payments in 2026, with eligible pensioners receiving between £200 and £300. Born on or before 28 June 1960? Here's what you need to know.
EuroMillions results: £42M jackpot numbers for Friday, August 21
Tonight's EuroMillions draw offers an estimated £42M jackpot, with one guaranteed £1M Millionaire Maker winner. Draw takes place at 8:30pm.
Jason Manford pays £1.1m tax bill after HMRC demand
BBC star Jason Manford paid a £1.1m tax bill for unpaid PAYE and National Insurance, forcing him to sell his property empire.
Dragons' Den star Cecily Coops lands £40k from four Dragons
Cecily Coops secured a £40,000 investment for her sustainable haircare brand Selkie from four Dragons on Dragons' Den, including a better offer than she asked for.
Postcode Lottery winners: Full list from Aug 15-21
A Nottingham lorry driver and his wife won £125,000 in the Postcode Lottery's Millionaire Street prize on August 15. Here are all the winners from August 15-21, including six Manchester streets.
Families Save £1.28bn in Inheritance Tax via Charity Gifts
Families saved £1.28 billion in Inheritance Tax last year by leaving gifts to charity, with savings up 88% in five years, according to TWM Solicitors.
Lotto Results: Winning Numbers for August 19 Draw
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws have been announced, with a £4.3m jackpot up for grabs.
Lotto Results Live: £4.3m Jackpot Winning Numbers Tonight
The National Lottery Lotto jackpot for Wednesday, August 19 is an estimated £4.3m. The Thunderball draw offers £500,000. Winning numbers will be published as announced.
Five Shocks That Could Wreck Your Retirement and How to Protect
Even the best-laid retirement plans can be knocked off course by events. These five shock events could turn them upside down, from funding adult children to stock market crashes.
Arsenal and Chelsea Lead WSL Revenue Growth
Arsenal and Chelsea have recorded the highest revenues in the Women's Super League, according to newly released financial figures for the 2024-25 season.
Skipton Building Society launches £540,000 prize draw
Skipton Building Society is launching a new Members' Draw with £540,000 in cash prizes over 12 months, including a monthly top prize of £25,000, starting October 1, 2026.
UK energy bills to hit three-year high in October, forecast warns
UK household energy bills are forecast to rise to a three-year high this October, with the price cap expected to increase by 4% to £1,729, despite the Prime Minister's planned VAT cut on electricity bills.
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