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The energy saving battle: Which household tasks use more?
Is it better to leave the heating on low all the time, or switch it on in smaller bursts?
Does an electric heater cost less to heat a room?
Is the electric blanket cheaper than a kettle-filled hot …
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Should the Bank of England have raised interest rates? Plus Steve Webb on pension delays
Did the Bank of England bottle raising interest rates or should a rate rise have never been on the cards in the first place?
Inflation is mounting but hiking the base rate will do little to tame so…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
What you need to know about the 'inflation' Budget – are you set to be far worse off financially next year?
On Wednesday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered another Budget alongside a Spending Review.
Much of what it contained had previously been revealed, including the forthcoming National Insurance hike,…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Are you willing to pay the price for going green?
Going green used to be presented as a way of saving money, but the stark reality that dealing with climate change will mean us spending more is dawning.
The carrot of £5,000 grants to help people d…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Are Premium Bonds worth holding onto - and will rates rise?
Premium Bonds are probably Britain’s best loving savings product but are they worth holding?
The savings lottery delivers 100% government-backed protection, a theoretical 1% return – dependent on l…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
From trackers to 10 year fixes: Mortgage war continues to spell record low rates
With inflation on the rise, homeowners nearing the end of their mortgage deal could be tempted to lock in for longer – especially with murmurs of a base rate rise.
It comes as rates continue to fal…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Rates may be on the rise but watch out for inflation
Savings rates are on the rise but even if you do find a best buy, don't get complacent because inflation is running hot too.
On this podcast, Lee Boyce, Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert look at why s…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
How bad will the energy crunch get? Plus an underpaid state pension update
The week began with an energy crunch, as households woke up to the problems sending gas prices spiralling - and the impact that could have on their bills.
It ended with a needless rush on petrol, a…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
Could the inflation spike lead to stagflation - or is it the start of a growth spurt?
The cost of living jumped by the largest amount on record to hit 3.2 per cent in August – is it set to run out of control and prompt the Bank of England to raise interest rates?
Meanwhile, a gloomy…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago
The social care tax hike and the triple lock bust
If you’re going to break one manifesto promise, then why not break two?
Why not distract from telling pensioners they can’t have their potential 8.8 per cent triple lock state pension rise by hikin…
Published on 4 years, 3 months ago