15 h. ago NS&I's Premium Bond prize draw picker Ernie chooses 255 winners this year named Earnest and Ernie!

Ernie, a name used by comedian Benny Hill (pictured) for his milkman character is also the name of NS&I's prize picking machine.

Politics

36 h. ago British Gas and Octopus confirm £150 bill savings for fixed customers

Only British Gas, E.ON Next and Octopus Energy have confirmed that customers on fixed energy deals will automatically receive the Budget savings when they kick in from April

Economics

3 d. ago Another major energy supplier promises £150 saving for millions of households in huge bill boost

ANOTHER major energy provider has promised to slash bills for millions of customers following the Autumn Budget. E.ON Next has promised that savings announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will be passed directly to households from April 1, 2026. Rachel Reeves pledged to tackle high energy bills at their source by removing legacy costs and green levies that...

Economics

3 d. ago Glaciers to reach peak rate of extinction in the Alps in eight years

Climate crisis forecast to wipe out thousands of glaciers a year globally, threatening water supplies and cultural heritageEurope live – latest updatesGlaciers in the European Alps are likely to reach their peak rate of extinction in only eight years, according to a study, with more than 100 due to melt away permanently by 2033. Glaciers in the western US and Canada are forecast to reach their peak year of loss less than a decade later, with more than 800 disappearing each year by then.The melting of glaciers driven by human-caused global heating is one of the clearest signs of the climate crisis. Communities around the world have already held funeral ceremonies for lost glaciers, and a Global Glacier Casualty List records the names and histories of those that have vanished. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Small business bosses struggle to promote themselves to grow, bank survey shows

Small business bosses say they are struggling to promote themselves and attract new customers in a blow for growing the economy, a poll says. Four in ten firms say they don't have the time or resources to reach people who can spend cash with them, the HSBC survey reveals. More than half - some 55...

Economics

2 w. ago The top 100 most common names for Premium Bond prize winners – from David to Shirley

Premium Bonds are entered into a monthly prize draw and every bond has equal chance of winning

Politics

2 w. ago David, John, Michael and Susan among common names of Premium Bonds prize winners

Figures from NS&I show that since 2022, the name David has been the most common each year among people winning Premium Bonds prizes of £500 or more.

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 December: CVC deal lifts Smiths, Sainsbury’s falls on Qatar stake sale

Thames Water today reported a backlash from customers after bills were increased in April.

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis debunks common Premium Bonds myth as ‘absolute nonsense’

Martin Lewis has debunked a common myth about Premium Bonds as "absolute nonsense."

Politics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 December: HSBC appoints chair, Smiths Detection sold to CVC

Thames Water today reported a backlash from customers after bills were increased in April.

Society

2 w. ago The 100 names most likely to win big on Premium bonds (and it's great news if you're called David or Susan!)

Almost a quarter of the population of the UK hold Premium Bonds with the hope of becoming a millionaire in one of the monthly prize draws.

Politics

2 w. ago Why Premium Bond holders are in for a great deal in the coming weeks, reveals SYLVIA MORRIS

Premium Bond holders could be in luck over the next three months. The Budget last week may have been full of gloomy news for savers but there was one ray of light.

Economics

2 w. ago SYLVIA MORRIS reveals why Premium Bond holders are in for a top deal in the coming weeks. Here is exactly why the prize rate will soon look more enticing

Premium Bond holders could be in luck over the next three months. The Budget last week may have been full of gloomy news for savers but there was one ray of light.

Economics

2 w. ago Savings guru SYLVIA MORRIS reveals why Premium Bond holders are in for a top deal in the coming weeks. Here is exactly why the prize rate will soon look more enticing

Premium Bond holders could be in luck over the next three months. The Budget last week may have been full of gloomy news for savers but there was one ray of light.

Economics

2 w. ago Savings guru SYLVIA MORRIS reveals why Premium Bond holders will win big in the coming weeks. Here is exactly why there's never been a better time to buy...

Premium Bond holders could be in luck over the next three months. The Budget last week may have been full of gloomy news for savers but there was one ray of light.

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis in warning to anyone with NS&I Premium Bonds and says 'how good is it?'

Personal finance expert, speaking on his BBC Podcast gave a savings alert and highlighted a £1,000 allowance

Events

2 w. ago Three NS&I Premium Bond savers from Greater Manchester win £50k in December draw

December's big wins can now be seen on the NS&I website

Economics

2 w. ago Premium Bonds savers urged to check numbers as December prize winners revealed

The prize fund rate for Premium Bonds has changed several times this year

Politics

2 w. ago Lucky Premium Bonds saver scoops £1m jackpot after buying £20,000 worth... in February!

An NS&I saver has snapped up a £1m prizes with a bond they bought less than a year ago in this month's Premium Bonds prize draw.

Economics

2 w. ago Premium Bond results December 2025 including two £1million prizes

Premium Bonds are a type of savings product by National Savings & Investment (NS&I) but instead of getting a set rate of interest back on your money, you are entered into a monthly prize draw

Economics