All news by author: Samuel Walker

NATIONAL Insurance is a tax all workers must pay once they earn a certain amount of money.Contributions go into a government pot that pays for benefit

SUNSHINE and hot weather are smothering the UK as summer finally arrives.But as the heat goes up, there is the risk of essential services being disrup

ANOTHER household bill has risen piling pressure on families already battling soaring living costs.Insurance for homes and cars has gone up by £88 on

MILLIONS of households receive benefits - but you can land yourself in trouble if you don't report a change of circumstances.You need to tell the Depa

WHEN Keith Shatwell was quoted over £4,000 for heating oil in March last year he couldn't believe his ears.The retiree, who lives in a cottage in rur

SCHOOL holidays can be a stressful time for parents worried about feeding their children - but there's help on offer.Through the Household Support Fun

OVO Energy is reportedly plotting a takeover of the UK arm of a major rival.The firm is eyeing up Shell Energy UK, which supplies gas and electricity

A MAJOR mobile network has made a big change to its roaming charges - and it's good news for customers.Tesco Mobile users will be able to roam for fre

AN iconic fashion and homeware brand is set to close its remaining standalone stores across the UK within weeks.Yesterday, Next agreed to buy Cath Kid

BUYING a house can be a costly affair, but we've found seven homes on the coast where you'll just need a £7,500 deposit or less to buy.Increased mort

THE best and worst performing broadband companies have been revealed by Which? as prices are set to soar.The consumer website surveyed almost 4,000 br

MILLIONS of households will receive £301 in free cash from April, the government has said.The Department for Work and Pensions has now confirmed the

SHOPPERS have been rushing out to buy one particular product that is selling at a 70% discount and perfect for spring.Studio customers can pick up a p

A POPULAR retailer has issued an urgent recall on a kids essential over fears it could cause them to choke.John Lewis is asking customers to bring bac

MILLIONS of households on certain benefits will receive a £301 cost of living payment within weeks - see if you are eligible.The free cash payment is

MARTIN Lewis' moneysavingexpert.com has issued an urgent warning to first-time buyers who could miss out on £1,000 free cash.The consumer website's l

A NUMBER of schemes designed to aid households with their energy bills are ending in days - we explain what other help you can get.In last week's Budg

TWO retailers are set to close a number of stores within days - we reveal the locations that are impacted.The high street has been feeling the pinch s

SAINSBURY'S customers have been rushing out to buy outdoor essentials selling for just £1 instead of £18.One savvy shopper took to the Extreme Coupo

ASDA shoppers have been rushing out to buy a "brilliant" air fryer that's selling for just under £70.The Scoville model comes with a huge 11 litre ca

AROUND 2.5million families will lose some or all of their child benefit entitlement by 2025, experts have warned.If you or your partner earn over £50

SHOPPERS have been rushing out to buy a garden favourite from B&Q with £237 off.The four-person Canadian spa grand rapids plug and play portable

THOUSANDS of households are set to receive up to £230 direct into their bank accounts within just days.The money boost comes via the latest round of

ANOTHER supermarket is set to close the vast majority of its branches on Easter Sunday.Asda will pull down shutters on its England, Wales and Northern

THOUSANDS of terminally ill people will be able to get faster access to benefits and higher payments within weeks.The government has confirmed that fr