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This is where you’ll find the latest articles we write about the ways to be clever with your cash – from tips on saving, spending and understanding your relationship with your finances through to money news and product reviews.

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The Budget 2026 cover, photographed in the No 11 office in Downing Street. Picture by Kirsty O'Connor / Treasury

Autumn Budget 2026: What you need to know

Everything you need to know about the Government’s changes to tax and spending Chancellor John Healey has delivered his first Budget speech, promising to “make...
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Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Winners and losers from John Healey’s 2026 Autumn Budget

Who’ll be better or worse off after the Budget announcement? It was the first Budget delivered by Labour’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey....
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visits Fairham housing development in Nottingham where she was taken around the site by Vistry Divisional Operations Director Phil McHugh and met with construction workers and other stakeholders. Picture by Simon Walker / Deputy Prime Minister's Office

New First Time Buyer ISA details revealed – how it will work

The Government has finally released details of how the new First Time Buyer ISA (FTB ISA) will work in practice We’ve known for more than...
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How to apply for your first credit card

How to apply for your first credit card

A credit card can be a really useful financial tool - you can use it to spread the cost of big payments, to build up...
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Private parking firms to be forced to play fair: is this the end of rip-off tickets?

Private parking firms to be forced to play fair: is this the end of rip-off tickets?

Drivers are set to get new rights, meaning guaranteed time to find a parking space, time to leave after paying and limits to fines issued...
Guide
Compound interest and savings: what you need to know

Compound interest and savings: what you need to know

Will you earn more from daily, monthly or annual interest? The magic of compound interest helps your money grow even when you’re not adding money...
Guide
How to save at the cinema every day of the week

How to save at the cinema every day of the week

Get cheap movie tickets so you don't pay over the odds If I can, I always try to see films at the cinema. The big...
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UK Inflation jumps to 3.5%

UK Inflation jumps to 3.5%

Soaring petrol and diesel prices have pushed inflation to its highest level for almost a year Inflation has risen for the third month in a...
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Image of a computer screen with available delivery slots

Supermarket Christmas delivery slots 2026

Plan your supermarket Christmas delivery ahead of time so you don’t miss out on getting your turkey delivered to your door this Christmas We may...