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What are your banking options if your local branch shuts?

More than half of Britain’s bank and building society branches have disappeared from the high street in less than 20 years, the latest data shows.

The Week · Sep 4, 2023

Back to school: how to cut the cost of school uniform

Parents face paying hundreds of pounds for uniforms as the back-to-school rush begins. 

The Week · Aug 30, 2023

Interest rates rise to 5.25% for first time in 15 years

The Bank of England raised interest rates for the 14th time in a row today, by 0.25%. The Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee voted by a 6-3 majority in favour of the rate rise. 

The Week · Aug 3, 2023

How to get probate and when it is needed

Dealing with the death of a loved one is upsetting and stressful enough, but there are specific and sometimes complex rules to follow if you have been put in charge of managing their estate.

The Week · May 31, 2023

The ins and outs of inheritance tax

Inheritance tax is seen as the most unfair tax in the UK, despite the small number of families who actually have to pay it.

The Week · May 17, 2023

Pensions: how much money do you need for retirement?

Older savers withdrew more than £10bn from their pensions last year and may need even more as the cost of living crunch continues.

The Week · May 4, 2023

How to lower the costs of divorce

The UK divorce rate is on the rise amid the cost-of-living crisis.

The Week · Apr 27, 2023