Martin Lewis explains when using air fryer is more expensive than an oven | Personal Finance | Finance

Money expert Martin Lewis has a ‘rule of thumb’ to explain when using an air fryer is actually more expensive than a traditional oven. The trendy kitchen appliance has become…

Foreigners’ pensions boosted by British taxpayers thanks to ‘loophole’ | Personal Finance | Finance

Foreign nationals who worked in the UK for at least three years may have been among the 138,000 people who rushed to take advantage of a special deadline which allowed…

Energy bills rise by £314 this week as customer deals end | Personal Finance | Finance

Energy bills are set to rise for gas and electricity customers this week as some cheap fixed energy deals finally lapse. Ofgem sets its price cap for energy bills every…

DWP letter to look out for as Brits close to state pension age told ‘you have to claim it’ | Personal Finance | Finance

According to the DWP, the state pension helps support 13 million older people across the UK and payments are triggered when people reach state retirement age (SAR), which is currently…

Map shows full list of NatWest bank closures as 19 to shut in May | Personal Finance | Finance

NatWest has announced it will close 19 branches across the country next month. The banking giant has put the closures down to changing customer behaviour, with NatWest reporting a 62%…

Kale to fish, these foods could reduce the risk of dementia | Personal Finance | Finance

A balanced diet brimming with nutritious foods could be the key to enhancing brain health, according to recent studies. Research has shed light on the significant impact of dietary choices…

State pension age expert explains how it works and when you’ll get yours | Personal Finance | Finance

A hike in the state pension age means thousands of Brits nearing retirement are not sure what agethey will be when they get their state pension. The Institute for Fiscal…

Brits ’embarrassed’ after falling for a scam – but experts urge victims to speak up | Personal Finance | Finance

More than one in four adults who have fallen victim to scams admit to feeling too embarrassed to speak up about their experience, with many opting to keep quiet as…

Former Bank of England chief calls for shock 0.5% rate drop | Personal Finance | Finance

The Bank of England is under mounting pressure to deliver a shock half-point interest rate cut in May to avoid Britain plunging into an economic deep freeze. Former Bank of…

Martin Lewis addresses NS&I Premium Bonds ‘conspiracy theories’ and £1M prize | Personal Finance | Finance

Money expert Martin Lewis has addressed ‘conspiracy theories’ around NS&I Premium Bonds as he set out exactly how the prize draw works and why big money winners are so rare.…