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Martin Lewis: Simple savings vs mortgage overpayment rule
Martin Lewis explains whether savers should overpay their mortgage or keep cash in savings, based on comparing interest rates after tax.
Martin Lewis urges UK households to take 4.8% 'safer bet' as bills surge
Martin Lewis urges households to fix energy tariffs as the price cap rises 4% on October 1, with forecasts of a further 21% hike in January.
GMB's Nick Dixon criticised for motorway fuel 'schoolboy error'
GMB correspondent Nick Dixon was told he made a 'schoolboy error' after sharing a photo of diesel at 219.9p a litre from M23 services, sparking a debate about motorway fuel prices.
Energy bills set for biggest rise in four years, households warned
Energy bills are forecast to soar by as much as 16% in January, delivering a new cost-of-living blow to millions of households.
UK energy bills to rise by £60 from tomorrow as price cap increases
Over four million UK households on standard tariffs will see energy bills rise by £60 a year from Thursday, October 1, as Ofgem's price cap increases by 4%.
Wiltshire Pension Fund faces defence divestment pressure
More than 90,000 members of Wiltshire Pension Fund could be consulted on whether its £3.8bn pot should stop investing in arms companies, though not until next year.
Energy bills predicted to surge 16% to almost £2,000 in winter
Energy bills could jump 16% to £1,999 a year in January, the highest since 2023, as experts warn of a winter crisis and potential government support.
Martin Lewis savings vs mortgage overpayment simple rule
Martin Lewis told This Morning viewers whether to overpay mortgages or save, comparing mortgage rates with after-tax savings rates.
Energy bills set for biggest rise in four years in January
Household energy bills are forecast to see the biggest hike in four years, with experts warning a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January due to the Iran war.
Ofgem price cap rises 4%: 4m households face higher bills
More than four million households on standard energy tariffs will see bills rise 4% from October 1, adding £5 a month or £60 a year to average costs.
Pension triple lock: Burnham's 2030 changes explained
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has set out plans to change the state pension triple lock from 2030, removing the link to average earnings and linking increases to inflation or a minimum of 2.5%.
HMRC issues new tax codes to pensioners over winter fuel payments
HMRC is sending new tax codes to state pensioners to recover winter fuel payments from those earning over £35,000, with repayments taken monthly via PAYE.
Pension warning for 55 and 56-year-olds ahead of 2028 age change
The minimum age to access a private pension rises from 55 to 57 on April 6, 2028. Experts warn of tax risks for those caught in the transition.
Scam warning for 1.1 million students as £2.6bn loans land
1.1 million students in England and Wales are set to receive £2.6bn in maintenance loans, prompting warnings about scam texts and emails that spike around payment dates.
GMB reporter's 'painful' 219.9p diesel encounter sparks debate
GMB correspondent Nick Dixon shared a photo of diesel at 219.9p a litre at M23 services in Sussex, prompting a wave of reactions from motorists about filling up on the motorway.
UK diesel crisis: prices soar as stocks fall to 40 days
Diesel prices hit record highs as UK emergency stocks fall to 40 days. Expert warns costs may stay high until spring, with US export ban speculation mounting.
Finance expert warns benefit rejections may not mean ineligibility
People across the UK could be missing out on financial support because they assume they won't qualify. A personal finance expert says even if you've been turned down in the past, your circumstances may have changed.
HMRC warns 'don't ignore' tax letters arriving from October
HMRC is sending Simple Assessment tax letters from October. Officials urge people not to ignore them, warning some may receive a second demand and risk overpaying.
UK diesel prices hit record high of 199.18p per litre
The average UK diesel price hit an all-time record of 199.18p per litre, surpassing the previous high from June 2022, according to the RAC.
Pensions to Face Inheritance Tax from 2027, HMRC Confirms Dates
From April 2027, unused pension pots will count towards estates and may incur 40% inheritance tax. HMRC plans full guidance by spring 2027, with an autumn technical note expected.
Set For Life Results: Winning Numbers for Sept 28
The National Lottery's Set For Life draw on Monday, September 28 offered players the chance to win £10,000 every month for 30 years. Live updates and results are available.
HMRC alert to Brits earning between £60,000 and £80,000
HMRC has launched a digital service for parents earning £60,000-£80,000 to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge through their salary, avoiding tax returns.
Retirees give £4,500 a year to family despite money worries
UK retirees give £4,522 a year to family and education costs, up 81% year-on-year, despite six in 10 worrying about their own finances.
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment 2026 payment dates
The DWP has confirmed Winter Fuel Payments of £100-£300 will be made in November and December, with letters sent from October.
Investment warning to anyone born before 1996
Almost a third of would-be investors worry they could lose money, a MoneySuperMarket study found, with many holding off until they have more savings.
Wife wants £400k loan to 'financially reckless' sister — should he refuse?
A Surrey investment director asks if he's wrong to refuse lending £400,000 to his sister-in-law so she can buy out her ex-husband and keep the family home. Consumer champion Sarah Davidson says his reluctance is reasonable.
State pensioners under 77 set for £488.80 boost
State pensioners under 77 could receive an extra £488.80 per year under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as the triple lock is set to increase payments by 3.9% in April 2027.
BBC expert reveals £100 to £1m retirement scheme
A couple turned £100 a month into £1 million and retired in 5 years. BBC expert Laura Pomfret explains the FIRE scheme on Morning Live.
UK EuroMillions winner claims £111m jackpot
A UK ticket-holder has claimed the £111.7m EuroMillions jackpot from Friday's draw, matching all five numbers and both Lucky Stars. The win ranks as the equal 14th biggest prize ever won in the country.
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