4 h. ago Parents accuse school of changing uniform rules just days before kids return

Parents of students who attend Dixons Brooklands Academy in Manchester were left stunned following an alleged uniform change just before the start of the new term

Politics

9 h. ago 'The cost of school uniforms has left me sick with worry and my bank account bone dry'

Karyssa Bates thinks school uniforms should be abolished all together because of the expense

Economics

44 h. ago Poorer pupils ‘bounced out of some subjects’ by costs, charity warns

A survey by Child Poverty Action Group found 23% of secondary school pupils on free school meals said cost concerns have affected subject choices.

Events

4 d. ago UK bank launches whopping 7.1% interest rate on savings account

The digital bank, Zopa, is now offering a competitive AER with no minimum deposit for those interested in getting serious about their savings

Economics

6 d. ago HMRC and DWP alert as money could be taken from your bank account

A deadline is fast-approaching

Economics

6 d. ago Brits could earn £310 for switching to this bank account now

Money Saving Expert has encouraged people to take a look at a current offer from TSB.

Economics

6 d. ago The ingenious bank account trick that can give you £500 weeks after arriving at university

If your child is off to university, they can arrive hundreds of pounds better off by snaffling perks offered by banks eager to win their loyalty.

Economics

1 week ago DWP full list of 87 medical conditions qualifying for £110 bank account payment

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging people to check if they're eligible for the regular support payment of up to £110 per week

Economics

1 week ago Three small money habits secretly draining your bank account this month

UK inflation rose again in July to the highest annual rate since the beginning of 2024.

Economics

2 w. ago New school uniform rules with parents set to save money from September

The Labour Party government has called for a cut in the cost of branded school uniforms for kids in England, with parents set to benefit ahead of a significant change

Politics

2 w. ago DWP issues 'be aware' warning over text that could drain your bank account

In a warning posted on X, previously known as Twitter, the DWP urged millions of people claiming benefits or the state pension to be aware of scammers trying to contact you

Events

2 w. ago 1 in 4 of parents sacrifice food or heating to afford children’s school uniform

Almost half of parents are worried about the cost of buying uniform for the start of the school year

Society

2 w. ago Mum left with £1 to name after scammer swipes over £10,000 from bank account

Vicki Jones was duped by a phone call.

Economics

2 w. ago Full list of DWP benefits that make you eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

The Warm Home Discount is worth £150 and is provided as a direct discount on your gas and electricity bill, rather than a payment into your bank account

Economics

3 w. ago School uniform grants: Councils offering up to £200 free cash help before start of academic year

The level of help you may receive greatly depends on where you live

Economics

3 w. ago The website that helps reunite people with unclaimed cash prizes

The My Lost Account service received over 75,000 visits on Tuesday, according to figures from UK Finance.

Politics