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.
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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.
Energy Bills to Hit Three-Year High in October, Forecasts Say
Household energy bills are set to rise to their highest level in three years this October, despite the Prime Minister's plan to remove VAT from electricity bills, according to new forecasts.
Energy bills forecast to soar to three-year high in fresh blow
Energy bills are forecast to rise 4% in autumn, reaching their highest level since July 2023, according to Cornwall Insight's final prediction for Ofgem's October price cap.
Energy bills set to jump to three-year high in October
Household energy bills are forecast to rise to their highest level in three years in October, despite the Prime Minister's plan to remove VAT from electricity bills, according to Cornwall Insight.
State Pension could exceed tax-free allowance next April
The full New State Pension could rise above the £12,570 tax-free Personal Allowance from April 2027 if a 4.1% earnings growth figure determines the Triple Lock uprating, leaving annual payments around £492 above the threshold.
Burnham's adviser skewers Labour's Budget plans
Andy Haldane, adviser to Andy Burnham, has publicly criticized Labour's fiscal plans, warning of dire consequences and urging a moratorium on tax rises.
Ricky Gervais considers marriage to avoid inheritance tax
Ricky Gervais says he may marry partner Jane Fallon to avoid inheritance tax. HMRC rules mean spouses pay no tax on assets above £325,000.
Universal Credit limit change bid could give £12,500 extra
Proposals to overhaul Universal Credit capital rules would raise savings thresholds in line with inflation, potentially giving claimants an extra £12,500 allowance before losing eligibility.
Burnham received £325k in donations before PM role
Prime Minister Andy Burnham received donations worth over £325,000 in the months before entering No 10, newly released transparency data shows. Labour donors and businesses were among those who contributed.
EuroMillions results: £32M draw numbers for August 18
A £32M jackpot is up for grabs in tonight's EuroMillions draw on Tuesday, August 18, with one guaranteed £1M Millionaire Maker winner.
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