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Households urged to check for letters about warm home discount
Households across England and Wales should check their doormats and letterboxes for confirmation they will get £150 off energy bills, the Government has said. Eligible bill payers on means-tested benefits will start to receive letters about the warm home discount this week, through to January 2027.
Households urged to check for letters about warm home discount
Households across England and Wales should check their doormats and letterboxes for confirmation they will get £150 off energy bills, the Government has said. Eligible bill payers on means-tested benefits will start to receive letters about the warm home discount this week, through to January 2027.
Efforts to help people understand home and travel insurance must be improved
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Efforts to help people understand home and travel insurance must be improved
Concerns that some home and travel insurance policies are being chosen simply on price have been raised by a committee, which said efforts to help consumers understand products should be improved. The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee raised concerns in its report about a lack of consumer understanding about what is and is not covered by policies, with a focus on price rather than the value that people are getting from different levels of coverage.
HMRC dealing with older tax debts which are harder to collect – report
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) faces an increasing problem of older tax debts which are harder to collect, according to a spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) said HMRC is facing increasing issues from debtors who do not engage with it. Debt that was more than a year old and not covered by a payment plan increased from £5.3 billion before the coronavirus pandemic to £18.6 billion at the end of 2025-26, with cost-of-living pressures making it harder for some taxpayers to pay.
HMRC dealing with older tax debts which are harder to collect – report
HM Revenue and Customs needs to continue its efforts to get more productivity out of its staff and systems, the National Audit Office said (Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive) - (PA Archive) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) faces an increasing problem of older tax debts which are harder to collect, according to a spending watchdog. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
HMRC dealing with older tax debts which are harder to collect – report
The tax debt balance remains ‘significantly higher’ than the pre-pandemic period, a National Audit Office report said. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) faces an increasing problem of older tax debts which are harder to collect, according to a spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) said HMRC is facing increasing issues from debtors who do not engage with it.
Efforts to help people understand home and travel insurance ‘must be improved’
The value of some insurance products can be unclear until a claim is made, the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee said (picture posed by model/Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive) - (PA Archive) Concerns that some home and travel insurance policies are being chosen simply on price have been raised by a committee, which said efforts to help consumers understand products should be improved.
Households urged to check for letters about warm home discount
People are being encouraged to read letters about the warm home discount carefully (Alamy/PA) - Households across England and Wales should check their doormats and letterboxes for confirmation they will get £150 off energy bills, the Government has said. Eligible bill payers on means-tested benefits will start to receive letters about the warm home discount this week, through to January 2027. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Households urged to check for letters about warm home discount
Households across England and Wales should check their doormats and letterboxes for confirmation they will get £150 off energy bills, the Government has said. Eligible bill payers on means-tested benefits will start to receive letters about the warm home discount this week, through to January 2027.
Annual UK house price growth slowed in August for fourth month in a row – ONS
← Back to home 12:19 · 21 Oct 2026 In London, the average property value fell by 2.2% annually in August, driven by falling prices for flats, the Office for National Statistics said. Annual growth in UK house prices slowed for the fourth month in a row in August, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. The average annual rate of price growth weakened to reach 0.9% in August, from 1.2% in July, driven by slowing annual rates in six out of nine English regions. PA WIRE
How the triple lock will push the state pension to over £13k next year
UK pensioners are on course for a 3.9 per cent state pension increase next April after wage growth outpaced the latest inflation rate of 3.5 per cent. The rise will push the full new state pension to £250.70 a week, or around £13,036 annually, surpassing the frozen £12,570 personal tax allowance for the first time. Although those reliant solely on the state pension will be exempt from income tax, pensioners with private pensions or additional income may face tax liabilities.
Annual UK house price growth slowed in August for fourth month in a row – ONS
Annual growth in UK house prices slowed for the fourth month in a row in August, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. The average annual rate of price growth weakened to reach 0.9% in August, from 1.2% in July, driven by slowing annual rates in six out of nine English regions. Across the UK, the average house price in August was £273,000. Average house prices increased to reach £294,000 (0.4% annual growth) in England, £216,000 (3.1%) in Wales, and £198,000 (2.9%) in Scotland.
UK house price growth slows again for fourth consecutive month
The annual growth of UK house prices decelerated for a fourth straight month in August, official statistics reveal. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that annual price inflation eased to 0.9 per cent in August from 1.2 per cent in July, influenced by slowing annual growth across six of the nine regions in England.
Annual UK house price growth slowed in August for fourth month in a row – ONS
The average annual rate of house price growth weakened to reach 0.9% in August, the Office for National Statistics said (Yui Mok/PA Archive) - (PA Archive) The average annual rate of price growth weakened to reach 0.9% in August, from 1.2% in July, driven by slowing annual rates in six out of nine English regions. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
How the triple lock will push full state pension to over £13,000 next year
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Full new state pension set to top £13,000 under triple lock guarantee
← Back to home 09:25 · 21 Oct 2026 The state pension is on course to increase next year in line with wages, it has emerged, after inflation figures were published on Wednesday. Pensioners are on course for 3.9% state pension boost next year after the final piece of the triple lock puzzle was revealed on Wednesday. Under the triple lock mechanism, the state pension sees an annual rise in April in line with inflation, wages, or 2.5% – whichever is higher. PA WIRE
Full new state pension set to top £13,000 under triple lock guarantee
Pensioners are on course for 3.9% state pension boost next year after the final piece of the triple lock puzzle was revealed on Wednesday. Under the triple lock mechanism, the state pension sees an annual rise in April in line with inflation, wages, or 2.5% – whichever is higher. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Wednesday that the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation was 3.5% in September, accelerating from 3.1% in August.
Full new state pension set to top £13,000 under triple lock guarantee
The full new state pension is on course to exceed the £12,570 personal allowance next year for the first time (Lucy North/PA Archive) - (PA Archive) Pensioners are on course for 3.9% state pension boost next year after the final piece of the triple lock puzzle was revealed on Wednesday. Under the triple lock mechanism, the state pension sees an annual rise in April in line with inflation, wages, or 2.5% – whichever is higher.
NS&I puts new issue of green savings bonds on sale with increased rate
Savings giant NS&I has hiked a rate on its Green Savings Bonds. The Treasury-backed provider said the new issue of its three-year bond pays 4.73% AER (annual equivalent rate), having increased from a rate of 4.45% offered previously. Launched in 2021, Green Savings Bonds enable savers to help fund green government projects. The minimum investment in Green Savings Bonds is £100, with a maximum limit of £100,000 per person for each issue. Investors need to be aged 16 or over to purchase the bonds.
NS&I puts new issue of green savings bonds on sale with increased rate
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NS&I puts new issue of Green Savings Bonds on sale with increased rate
Green Savings Bonds were launched in 2021 (Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Archive) Savings giant NS&I has hiked a rate on its Green Savings Bonds. The Treasury-backed provider said the new issue of its three-year bond pays 4.73% AER (annual equivalent rate), having increased from a rate of 4.45% offered previously. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you. Email is required Email is already registered. Please sign in instead. Start reading
£3,575 jump in the average price tag on a home in October – Rightmove
The average price tag on a home jumped by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, but the market is still price sensitive, with prices “virtually flat” compared with a year earlier, according to a property website. Across Britain, the typical asking price for a home coming on the market is 1.0% or £3,575 higher month-on-month, Rightmove said. This took the average asking price to £371,015, which is 0.1% lower than a year ago.
Newly agreed rents rise at fastest pace in nearly two years - index
Newly agreed rental prices on fresh tenancies have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a property firm. Hamptons said the annual pace of rental price growth on new lets accelerated for the 10th month in a row in September. It said average newly agreed rents across Britain increased by 2.7% annually, taking the average to £1,433 per month, up from £1,396 in September last year.
£3,575 jump in the average price tag on a home in October – Rightmove
The average price tag on a home jumped by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, but the market is still price sensitive, with prices “virtually flat” compared with a year earlier, according to a property website. Across Britain, the typical asking price for a home coming on the market is 1.0% or £3,575 higher month-on-month, Rightmove said. This took the average asking price to £371,015, which is 0.1% lower than a year ago.
UK house prices edge up amid high mortgage rates
Average property asking prices in Britain increased by 1.0 per cent month-on-month in October to reach £371,015, remaining virtually flat compared to last year. London recorded a 2.5 per cent monthly rise in asking prices to £673,942 following a quiet summer, though values remain 1.7 per cent down year-on-year. Buyer enquiries to estate agents dropped by 9 per cent compared to 12 months ago, while property choice reached its highest autumn level since 2014.
UK house prices edge up amid high mortgage rates
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Newly agreed rents rise at fastest pace in nearly two years, index shows
Newly agreed rental prices on fresh tenancies have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a property firm. Hamptons said the annual pace of rental price growth on new lets accelerated for the 10th month in a row in September. It said average newly agreed rents across Britain increased by 2.7% annually, taking the average to £1,433 per month, up from £1,396 in September last year.
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UK house prices jump by thousands as market faces mortgage squeeze
House prices across Britain rose by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, according to Rightmove, though the property market remains price sensitive with values "virtually flat" overall compared to the previous year. Figures from the real estate platform show the typical asking price of a newly listed property increased by 1.0 per cent, or £3,575, compared to September. This pushed the national average asking price up to £371,015, representing a minor drop of 0.1 per cent from 12 months ago.
£3,575 jump in the average price tag on a home in October – Rightmove
The average price tag on a home jumped by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, but the market is still price sensitive, with prices “virtually flat” compared with a year earlier, according to a property website. Across Britain, the typical asking price for a home coming on the market is 1.0% or £3,575 higher month-on-month, Rightmove said. This took the average asking price to £371,015, which is 0.1% lower than a year ago.
Newly agreed rents rise at fastest pace in nearly two years, index shows
Newly agreed rental prices on fresh tenancies have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a property firm. Hamptons said the annual pace of rental price growth on new lets accelerated for the 10th month in a row in September. It said average newly agreed rents across Britain increased by 2.7% annually, taking the average to £1,433 per month, up from £1,396 in September last year.
£3,575 jump in the average price tag on a home in October – Rightmove
Estate and letting agents' boards Despite the asking price increase in October, there are signs that higher mortgage rates are stretching home buyers’ budgets, the website said. The average price tag on a home jumped by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, but the market is still price sensitive, with prices “virtually flat” compared with a year earlier, according to a property website.
UK house prices jump by thousands in October as market faces mortgage squeeze
House prices across Britain rose by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, according to Rightmove, though the property market remains price sensitive with values "virtually flat" overall compared to the previous year. Figures from the real estate platform show the typical asking price of a newly listed property increased by 1.0 per cent, or £3,575, compared to September. This pushed the national average asking price up to £371,015, representing a minor drop of 0.1 per cent from 12 months ago.
UK house prices jump by thousands in October as market faces mortgage squeeze
House prices across Britain rose by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, according to Rightmove, though the property market remains price sensitive with values "virtually flat" overall compared to the previous year. Figures from the real estate platform show the typical asking price of a newly listed property increased by 1.0 per cent, or £3,575, compared to September. This pushed the national average asking price up to £371,015, representing a minor drop of 0.1 per cent from 12 months ago.
UK house prices jump by thousands in October as market faces mortgage squeeze
Vicky Shaw Sun, 18 October 2026 at 11:01 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UK house prices jump by thousands in October as market faces mortgage squeeze House prices across Britain rose by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, according to Rightmove, though the property market remains price sensitive with values "virtually flat" overall compared to the previous year.
Newly agreed rents rise at fastest pace in nearly two years, index shows
Sun, October 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM UTC Newly agreed rental prices on fresh tenancies have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a property firm. Hamptons said the annual pace of rental price growth on new lets accelerated for the 10th month in a row in September. It said average newly agreed rents across Britain increased by 2.7% annually, taking the average to £1,433 per month, up from £1,396 in September last year.
UK house prices jump by thousands in October as market faces mortgage squeeze
House prices across Britain rose by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, according to Rightmove, though the property market remains price sensitive with values "virtually flat" overall compared to the previous year. Figures from the real estate platform show the typical asking price of a newly listed property increased by 1.0 per cent, or £3,575, compared to September. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Newly agreed rents rise at fastest pace in nearly two years, index shows
Average newly agreed rents across Britain increased by 2.7% annually in September, Hamptons said. Newly agreed rental prices on fresh tenancies have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a property firm. Hamptons said the annual pace of rental price growth on new lets accelerated for the 10th month in a row in September. Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Ireland Live within your account.
£3,575 jump in the average price tag on a home in October – Rightmove
The average price tag on a home across Britain rose to £371,015 in October, Rightmove said (John Giles/PA) (PA Archive) The average price tag on a home jumped by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, but the market is still price sensitive, with prices "virtually flat" compared with a year earlier, according to a property website. Across Britain, the typical asking price for a home coming on the market is 1.0% or £3,575 higher month-on-month, Rightmove said.
£3,575 jump in the average price tag on a home in October – Rightmove
Sun, October 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM UTC The average price tag on a home jumped by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, but the market is still price sensitive, with prices “virtually flat” compared with a year earlier, according to a property website. Across Britain, the typical asking price for a home coming on the market is 1.0% or £3,575 higher month-on-month, Rightmove said. This took the average asking price to £371,015, which is 0.1% lower than a year ago.
Newly agreed rents rise at fastest pace in nearly two years, index shows
Average newly-agreed rents increased by 2.7% annually across Britain in September, Hamptons said (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Wire) Newly agreed rental prices on fresh tenancies have risen at their fastest pace in nearly two years, according to a property firm. Hamptons said the annual pace of rental price growth on new lets accelerated for the 10th month in a row in September. Sign up to read this article Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
£3,575 jump in the average price tag on a home in October – Rightmove
The average price tag on a home across Britain rose to £371,015 in October, Rightmove said (John Giles/PA) - (PA Archive) The average price tag on a home jumped by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, but the market is still price sensitive, with prices “virtually flat” compared with a year earlier, according to a property website. Across Britain, the typical asking price for a home coming on the market is 1.0% or £3,575 higher month-on-month, Rightmove said.
UK house prices jump by thousands in October as market faces mortgage squeeze
House prices across Britain rose by more than £3,500 month-on-month in October, according to Rightmove, though the property market remains price sensitive with values "virtually flat" overall compared to the previous year. Figures from the real estate platform show the typical asking price of a newly listed property increased by 1.0 per cent, or £3,575, compared to September. This pushed the national average asking price up to £371,015, representing a minor drop of 0.1 per cent from 12 months ago.
More than half of shoppers recently encouraged by businesses to pay in cash
More than half (54%) of people said in September that they had visited a business in the past eight weeks that encouraged them to pay in cash, according to a survey commissioned by ATM and cash access network Link. The encouragement may have included signs saying a business accepts or prefers cash, or being asked directly if they can pay that way. Among those who were asked to pay with cash, three-quarters (75%) of people said they did complete their purchase using coins or banknotes.
More than half of shoppers recently encouraged by businesses to pay in cash
More than half (54%) of people said in September that they had visited a business in the past eight weeks that encouraged them to pay in cash, according to a survey commissioned by ATM and cash access network Link. The encouragement may have included signs saying a business accepts or prefers cash, or being asked directly if they can pay that way. Among those who were asked to pay with cash, three-quarters (75%) of people said they did complete their purchase using coins or banknotes.
Why UK businesses are urging customers to pay by cash
Over half of UK consumers (54 per cent) visited a business encouraging cash payments in the preceding eight weeks, according to research by cash network Link. Venues encouraging physical currency included cafes, restaurants, independent shops, barbers, outdoor markets, and pubs. Three-quarters of customers asked to pay in cash obliged, with compliance highest in Northern Ireland at 88 per cent.
Why UK businesses are urging customers to pay by cash
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More than half of shoppers recently encouraged by businesses to pay in cash
More than half (54%) of people said in September that they had visited a business in the past eight weeks that encouraged them to pay in cash, according to a survey commissioned by ATM and cash access network Link. The encouragement may have included signs saying a business accepts or prefers cash, or being asked directly if they can pay that way. Among those who were asked to pay with cash, three-quarters (75%) of people said they did complete their purchase using coins or banknotes.
More than half of shoppers are 'being encouraged by businesses to pay cash'
M ORE than half (54%) of people said in September that they had visited a business in the past eight weeks that encouraged them to pay in cash, according to a survey commissioned...
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