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Discover what standing charges are, and why they’re added to your energy bills. Find out if it’s possible to avoid standing charges for electricity and gas by switching to a different tariff. A standing charge is a fixed-rate cost that is added to your energy bill every single day, even if you don’t use any energy. There are separate standing charges for gas and electricity. The charge is designed to cover the costs of supplying your home with gas and electricity.

As soon as the sun starts shining, our wallets take a hit - from the cost of keeping cool to having a staycation, it all adds up. Key takeaways: Keeping cool during a heatwave can quickly push up household bills, with running a fan overnight costing around £5.67 a week and portable air conditioning averaging £15.56 a week. Summer extras at home can soon add up, from filling a paddling pool (£6.55) to watering the garden and hosting a BBQ, so it’s worth budgeting ahead.

Parents are expecting to spend hundreds of pounds over the summer holidays to keep kids entertained. I’ll take a look at how much it all costs - from childcare to days out - and how free and low-cost activities help keep your spending down. Key takeaways Parents could spend more than £1,000 per child on childcare and holiday clubs alone over the six-week summer break, with the total cost of summer rising to £1,662 per child once food, transport and activities are included.

The summer holidays are an expensive time of year, with parents spending hundreds of pounds to keep the kids entertained. How will a cut to VAT help families, and how much could you save? I’ll explain what is happening, how it works and which attractions are included to help you save money during the summer holidays.

‘Crash for cash’ scams are on the rise - but how can you protect yourself from this type of insurance fraud? Key takeaways New analysis reveals crash-for-cash fraud is becoming more sophisticated, with criminals using a range of tactics to deliberately cause collisions and blame innocent motorists. Roundabout scams, side-road traps and moped fraud are among the latest techniques being used by organised insurance fraudsters across England.

Recent conflicts in the Middle East have disrupted some flights and raised questions about travel insurance, cancellations and holiday plans. If you're travelling soon, here's what you need to know before you head to the airport.

Going on holiday is one of life's great pleasures - but leaving your belongings behind can turn a dream trip into an expensive headache. Key takeaways Clothing, chargers and sunglasses are among the items Brits most often leave behind on holiday. Report lost or stolen belongings as soon as possible and contact your insurer for next steps. Travel insurance can help cover lost, stolen or damaged items, subject to policy limits and exclusions.

Britain is becoming a nation of multi-car households, with the proportion of homes owning 2 or more cars rising from 8% in 1971 to 34% in 2024.¹ Key takeaways The share of households with 2 or more cars has more than quadrupled since 1971.¹ There are now around 12 cars for every 10 households, up from 8 per 10 in the mid-1980s.¹ 9.2% of households had 3 or more vehicles in 2021, up from 7.4% in 2011.² Confused.com data found that 2-car households bought more policies than single-car...

Travelling this year? This guide compares major UK airports by facilities, transport links, and passenger services, so you know what to expect before you travel.

More than half (59%) of drivers admit to using their mobile phone while driving, despite the risks and penalties involved.* This guide explains what you can and can’t do when using your phone behind the wheel.