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Nearly have of prospective homebuyers are waiting for prices to go down

Budding homebuyers hold fire as four in 10 wait for prices to drop

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

The launch enables businesses to manage incoming payments, outgoing payments and savings through a single platform

Ad Feature Telleroo expands services

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

The case study traces ABB Bank’s transformation from the challenges of 2016 to its strategic goals for 2026–2028

Ad Feature ABB Bank transformation to be business case study

Ad Feature Strada and EY team up to improve global payroll

Just over half of Brits feel confident planning for retirement

Brits feel more confident with money than they were two years ago

The most common method to put money aside for their youngsters is via a children’s savings account

A fifth of parents haven't put money aside to support their kids

Paul Wynne, a father of eight from north Wales, won £1M on Lotto

1.5 MILLION National Lottery players have unspent winnings

Campaigners support Skipton Building Society's call for more money emojis

Building society boss calls for new finance emojis

Xryma Plc has announced the approval and publication of its prospectus for admission to trade on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange

Ad Feature Xryma Plc approved to trade on Euronext Paris Stock Exchange

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

More than three-quarter of adults need consistent routines to help them stay in control of their day-to-day lives

Brits swear by these six non-negotiable routines

Four in 10 blamed geopolitical factors for rising energy price

Nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend goes
Almost nine in 10 Brits have no idea where their energy bill spend actually goes, according to research.
Ellie Clibbens

Best school-age education project: Year Six Dividend - City Pay It Forward

Ad Feature UK Financial Capability Awards spotlight five programmes

Two-thirds of business owners are fearful for their future due to rising costs.

Two-thirds of small firms hike prices as rises set to continue

Lotto will be taking over Old Queen Street Café and opening the 'Two Yolks: Lotto’s Luckiest Café' in London from 12th-13th June

Brits would rather have luck over fame, popularity - and even love

95% of YouSend's transfers happen in under two minutes

Ad Feature Stablecoin remittance app YouSend goes live in UK

iFAST Global Bank was a finalist at 2026 British Bank Awards in three categories

Ad Feature iFAST Global Bank enables businesses to send euro transfers instantly

TabTrade is a global forex and CFD broker with zero average spreads on major forex pairs.

Ad Feature TabTrade Edge matches the industry's lowest average major spreads

Novuna Consumer Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of retail point of sale finance and personal loans

Ad Feature One in eight households couldn't cover essentials for two months

Three in 10 believe being adept at managing their finances was one of the most attractive traits in a partner

Brits now consider being savvy with money a huge turn-on

The survey goes far beyond finances, with respondents feeling stressed, overwhelmed and anxious when faced with money worries

More than one in three adults have avoided asking for financial help

A Gen-Z charity worker earning £30,000 a year says she's proof "anyone can invest" and aims to make £1million in investments to "make work optional" by the age of 45.

Half of Brits fear investing their money

Consumer Genius Inc. is a performance marketing and lead generation company.

Ad Feature Consumer Genius enters the UK market
The company’s operations have expanded into the UK.
Emily Jordan

People are turning to online communities for money-saving tips.

Money‑saving hacks include abandoning online baskets for discounts

Phil Spencer is fronting a new “Caravan MOT” guide to help owners take back control.

Ad Feature Caravan owners risk losing £10,000+ when they sell

A poll of 2,000 travellers revealed almost half enjoy comparing the number of destinations they've visited abroad with others

This new tool reveals how much of the world you've travelled

65 per cent have a designated member of the family who takes charge of the finances.

Financial changes this spring could save households over £800 a year

The iFAST Global Bank symposium was held in Hong Kong

Ad Feature iFAST Global Bank launches multi-currency business account

The spending is equivalent to around £14 per UK household at the top end of the range

Ad Feature Up to £400 million of consumer spending links to 2026 sporting success

Six in 10 think they have become savvier about how and when they spend their money compared to five years ago.

Brits could be sitting on up to £1.2 billion unused loyalty points

Lovey is the UK's fastest-growing SME lender and broker, founded in 2016 by Jack Smith to simplify business lending.

Ad Feature Four in five SMEs missed growth opportunities due to lack of finance

Skipton Building Society teamed up with EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy to talk about ISAs.

Emergency fund tops Brits best money advice

66% said it was commonplace, in this current climate, for young people to return home, to save money on rent.

Ad Feature Half of young adults have had to move back in with Mum and Dad

First-time buyers said that facing multiple upfront costs in a short space of time was the number one part of the homebuying process they wished they could avoid.

Mortgage expert sauys what buyers should do to avoid headaches

One in 10 people prefer to get financial advice from AI than a human.

Half of Brits would turn to AI for financial advice

52 per cent are picking up the tools to cut costs.

"Make do and mend" gives damaged items a second life

83 per cent of Gen Z say they feel more confident investing than they did a year ago.

Twice as many Gen Z are investing than Boomers

Brian Brynes has shared his insights as part of Financial Planning Week and has suggested a monthly ‘financial date night’.

This simple move could change your finances for years

Growing awareness around how agreements were sold is leading many drivers to reassess deals they entered into in the past.

Ad Feature Why UK drivers are questioning if they were mis-sold car finance

52 per cent have previously put off addressing an issue in the house, even though they knew it wouldn’t take long to fix.

The top 10 things homeowners put off fixing around the house

19 per cent have returned an unwanted item altogether.

Eight in 10 Brits would return or sell unwanted gifts

51 per cent of Brits are already sitting on £400 of unused items.

Sunday 4th January is the busiest day to sell unwanted Christmas gifts

18 of Brits plan to cut back on everyday conveniences like takeaway coffees.

Brits to slash spending in 2026, axing takeaways and nights out

Many households are reassessing mortgages, pensions and savings as the UK’s financial landscape shifts.

Why more people are turning to financial advice in Britain

Many SMEs feel let down by their banks as spare cash earns almost nothing while costs keep rising.

Are big banks costing your business thousands?

More families are turning to regulated financial advisers to help navigate inheritance and the growing £7 trillion wealth shift.

The £7 trillion wealth shift changing who holds UK wealth

Alex Sitaras said: "what we’re hearing already is a mix of frustration, confusion and, for some, real concern about making the wrong move."

Savings expert reveals how to protect your cash from Budget's changes

A poll of 2,000 adults found 83 per cent have tightened purse strings during the past 12 months.

Brits have cut back more than £1000 due to rising costs

Younger shoppers are more prone to impulse purchase regret.

Almost 4 in 10 people admit to Black Friday regret from impulse buys

Many had to pull in cash from personal savings, family loans and credit cards to go it alone.

Average SME had less than £6,000 to get their business off the ground

“Remittances are the invisible bridge that keeps families united, even when separated by distance," says Rashid Ashraf

Ad Feature Migrant workers in UK and EU send home $63 billion annually

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