The true cost of asking the postman to pick up your parcels

As Royal Mail launches new service called Parcel Collect, what is the true cost of asking the postman to pick up your parcels from home? By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 24 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 GMT, 24 October 2020 The postman is now offering an extra service on top … Read more

Energy bills to soar as string of suppliers go bust

Experts warn households could be forced onto more expensive energy tariff with new supplier by the end year By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 Hundreds of thousands of households could be forced to move to a more expensive energy tariff with … Read more

Will your smart gas meter suddenly die at Christmas?

Will your smart gas meter suddenly die when you’re cooking a Christmas turkey? It really could happen because millions of vital batteries are about to run out By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 | Updated: 01:49 BST, 18 October 2020 Millions of homes that use ‘smart’ meters to … Read more

Will your smart gas meter suddenly die at Christmas?

Will your smart gas meter suddenly die when you’re cooking a Christmas turkey? It really could happen because millions of vital batteries are about to run out By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 Millions of homes that use ‘smart’ meters to … Read more

Is the ‘green home’ scheme becoming a waste of energy?

Households wishing to take advantage of Government’s new green home improvement scheme say they are struggling to find approved installers By Lily Canter, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 Households wishing to take advantage of the Government’s new green home improvement scheme say they … Read more

Energy bills to soar as string of suppliers go bust

Experts warn households could be forced onto more expensive energy tariff with new supplier by the end year By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 17 October 2020 Hundreds of thousands of households could be forced to move to a more expensive energy tariff with … Read more

Questions BBC too arrogant to answer about licence fee

Tim Davie, the BBC’s new director general, was it seems, too high and mighty to respond to the hundreds of letters we recently handed over from pensioners unhappy about the Corporation’s decision to get the over-75s to pay for a TV licence.  Here, we answer the questions the public-funded broadcaster would rather you did not … Read more

Making a will has never been easier…or more critical

In the current climate of coronavirus, making a will has never been easier…or more critical By Laura Shannon, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 21:52 BST, 10 October 2020 Thousands of people are expected to write their last will and testament by the end of this year – amid … Read more

How can you help a friend facing Covid money problems?

As Covid continues to wreak destruction on our finances… How can you help a friend facing money problems? They may seem stressed, have unopened bills or repeatedly ask for loans Raising the subject can be a minefield given that money remains a taboo But helping a friend who is struggling with money worries can be … Read more

Green home scheme to claim up to £10,000 grant opens for applications

Claim up to £10,000 grant to improve your home as new green home scheme opens for applications Applications for grants to make homes more eco-friendly are now open  Grants worth up to £10,000 are being offered for a range of ‘primary’ projects The grants can cover two thirds of the total cost of the home … Read more