11 h. ago Man who woke up paralysed during Benidorm holiday hit with £60k hospital bill

Robert Atkinson's family say his insurer won't cover his costs because he had a glass of wine with dinner

Economics

40 h. ago UK households urged to ditch drying clothes on washing line for one reason

Hay fever season has already started and will last until September, so it's a long period if you've got a pollen allergy - and experts are advising people to avoid drying their clothes outside

Politics

53 h. ago How Nationwide, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers can claim £250

The new tax year started on April 6, and savings experts have urged households to make the most of their money by moving it out of low interest rate accounts

Economics

63 h. ago UK households urged to stockpile bottled water immediately amid emergency preparedness push

The government has urged all households to make sure they have a safety net in place - which includes stockpiling

Politics

4 d. ago Donald Trump trade war: Why the price of gold spiking should worry you

Gold prices are soaring on the back of the financial meltdown sparked by Donald Trump's trade war. Even if you don't own any, it's an economic indicator that you probably shouldn't ignore

Politics

4 d. ago More Brits rush to buy gold which hits record high price as Trump tariffs war wipes trillions off shares

Investors are also piling into buying the Swiss franc and the yen while the US dollar has slumped amid the US president’s trade chaos

Economics

4 d. ago The price of gold has hit a record high. Here’s why and the ways to invest

The precious metal has long been considered a ‘safe haven’ during times of uncertainty - and the current trade war is no different

Economics

4 d. ago UK households urged to stockpile tinned food for two reasons

Industry experts and government advice both suggest there are good reasons to stock up on tinned food in the UK as soon as possible

Society

4 d. ago Tariffs live: Gold prices hit record high after Trump admits concerns over transition ‘costs’

Falling stocks across Asia follow Wall Street sell-off as US president threatens to go ahead with ‘reciprocal’ levies

Economics

7 d. ago Households advised to add £1 kitchen staple to your vacuum for instant freshness

Cleaning experts are urging households to add one surprising spice to their vacuum cleaners to keep them smelling fresh - and it also has a clever hidden benefit for hygiene.

Economics

7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 April: Markets rally on dealmaking hopes, S&P 500 seen higher

Buyers returned to the London stock market today after a three day rout triggered by Donald’s Trump’s trade war threats.

Economics

7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 08 April: Markets rally, Nikkei surges 6% on hopes of trade talks

Buyers returned to the London stock market today after a three day rout triggered by Donald’s Trump’s trade war threats.

Politics

8 d. ago Households urged to check jewellery insurance cover after gold prices surge

Admiral is warning jewellery owners the correct amount of cover needed may have increased significantly since they bought their valuables.

Politics

1 week ago HMRC urges Brits to claim £1,300 household boost 'as soon as they can'

Amid the wrath of 'Awful April', households across the nation are being warned they could be missing out a cash benefit worth more than £1,300 - even if they're high earners

Economics

1 week ago Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer

Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figureThe climate crisis is on track to destroy capitalism, a top insurer has warned, with the vast cost of extreme weather impacts leaving the financial sector unable to operate.The world is fast approaching temperature levels where insurers will no longer be able to offer cover for many climate risks, said Günther Thallinger, on the board of Allianz SE, one of the world’s biggest insurance companies. He said that without insurance, which is already being pulled in some places, many other financial services become unviable, from mortgages to investments. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Health insurance cover now available for pioneering microwave treatment

Private patients across the UK will now be able to access an innovative, energy-based treatment that resolves a common and embarrassing skin condition impacting around 10% of the population.

Politics

1 week ago Martin Lewis' 'burning cash' warning for anyone paying over £10 for household bill

Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has urged all Brits forking out more than £10 on a common household bill to search for a better deal, after thousands admitted to paying £30 or more per month

Economics

2 w. ago Households urged to check insurance for garden items as evenings become lighter

People splurging on expensive garden items for the spring could be leaving themselves without adequate cover, Defaqto warned.

Politics

2 w. ago Reform UK candidate in row after page gloats about Gaza war pushing up gold prices

The company of Alexander Jones, Reform UK candidate for mayor of Doncaster, shared several posts appearing to celebrate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on gold

Events

2 w. ago Households urged to seek fixed energy deals as latest price cap hike takes effect

The third consecutive increase to Ofgem’s price cap sees the bill of a typical household paying by direct debit rise 6.4% to £1,849 a year.

Economics