Jet2 has relaunched its ‘Bid for a Break’ scheme, with new holidays up for grabs every other month this year Jet2 has relaunched its ‘Bid for a Break’ scheme, with new holidays up for grabs every other month this year(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo) Jet2 has announced the return of …
Read More »Iceland handing 10 per cent off for shoppers born in certain years on Wednesday
Iceland is rolling out changes for students, with younger Brits able to get 10 per cent off at the till for the fifth month of the year. 07:00, 06 May 2025Updated 07:00, 06 May 2025 Iceland is rolling out changes for students, with younger Brits able to get 10 per …
Read More »Warning issued to millions of UK households who have energy-saving plugs in home
Which? is calling for ‘tough new laws’ to make selling platforms responsible for ensuring safety of their electronic products. Which? is calling for ‘tough new laws’ to make selling platforms responsible for ensuring safety of their electronic products. Illegal and potentially unsafe “energy-saving” plugs are widely available online in the …
Read More »Check to see if your car reg plate is affected by DVLA £150 tax increase amid AA issues warning
As of April 1, 2025, changes to road tax for standard rate vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) mean that many drivers across the UK will end up paying more to use the roads over the course of the year. The AA has warned that motorists could be subject to paying …
Read More »HMRC wants state pensioner to pay £75 a week – from their state pension
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is demanding £75 weekly from a state pensioner to recover overpaid tax credits, resulting in an outcry from those affected who collect payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). In a heartfelt letter published by This is Money, a pensioner expressed their outrage: …
Read More »HMRC demands £75 a week from state pensioners’ payments
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has demanded £75 a week from pensioners for overpaid tax credits. State pensioners claiming payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have been frustrated by how HMRC has treated them. One pensioner, voicing their frustration to This is Money, said: “I was medically …
Read More »Blue Badge holders urged to act fast to secure £195 saving before April 1 cut-off
Significant changes to road tax are set to come into effect next week, potentially impacting Blue Badge holders across the UK. From 1st April, the standard rate of road tax for cars registered after April 2017 will increase by £5 to £195 annually. However, the exact amount will depend on …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges households to stock up on common £1.65 item before April
Martin Lewis has called out to the public to “stock up” on stamps in anticipation of yet another price increase by Royal Mail slated to take effect from April 7. From this date, the cost of a standard first-class stamp will jump from £1.65 to £1.70, while that for a …
Read More »Kent bank closures mapped – the Santander, Halifax, Lloyds and TSB branches closing near you
Scores of banks have vanished from Kent high streets since the launch of an initiative designed to protect access to cash – with more set to close this year or in 2026. Last week Santander announced it is shutting 95 branches across the UK from June. Last month Lloyds announced …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to stock up on one item before price rises in April
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is urging Brits to stock up on a common item ahead of a price increase in April. Despite the growing reliance on digital communication, stamps remain an essential item for many households, and Mr Lewis advises purchasing them before the impending price hike. The cost …
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