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How will the budget affect you? What midlife women need to know

From everyday costs, to the impact on your savings and pensions - our money writer explains

Woman & Home · Nov 27, 2025

Use smart tech, turn heat down, service boilers: how to save money on energy bills

From turning down thermostats to make savings to installing reflectors to push warmth back into your home

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

Royal London analysis found 149,317 people on the new state pension were receiving less than £100 a week.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Households with childcare and pet costs squeezed by rising living costs – survey

Average bills for UK households with children and pets have jumped by nearly £500 per month, according to a survey for Royal London.

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Spring Budget Q&A: Guide to key announcements and what they mean for you

Money writer Linda Howard, will be answering your questions and comments on the impact of the Budget statement on Thursday March 16 between 10am and 2pm.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

How might the Budget actually affect me?

Jeremy Hunt has shared the Spring Budget, but what does all the technical stuff actually mean for you? By Imy Brighty-Potts.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Contributions to boost state pensions will still be considered after deadline

The Government said it will consider payments made after the deadline on April 5 ‘on a case-by-case basis’.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Confidence in household finances hits record low

Confidence in household finances over the short term hit an all-time low in the survey from YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Research.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2022

How much maternity pay will I get and how long for?

How much maternity pay you get can make a big difference to your lifestyle while you’re on leave

GoodToKnow · Apr 29, 2022