The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.5%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings ..read more

Council tax bills will rise for millions of households from 1 April, with most local authorities in England preparing increases of 5% – adding around £109 to a typical band D bill. In Scotland, most councils are planning rises of at least 8%, while in Wales bills will go up by between 4.5% and 9.5 ..read more

Got a side hustle trading goods, creating online content or providing a service such as dog walking or delivery driving? New plans from the Government mean you will – in future – be able to earn up to £3,000 without having to submit a self-assessment tax return. But the change may not come in until 2029, and it DOESN'T mean you'll pay less tax. Here's what we know so far ..read more

Payouts for mis-sold car finance are one step closer as the financial regulator has announced plans to consult on an industry-wide redress scheme. However, any redress is still dependent on an upcoming Supreme Court case. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what this latest update means for claims ..read more

If you bank with Nationwide, you could get a free £50 paid into your account next month as a one-off 'thank you' payment following the building society's takeover of Virgin Money. The bonus will be paid to over 12 million of Nationwide's 'members' with a current account, savings or mortgage product and is separate to the £100 'Fairer Share' scheme payment that could still come later this year ..read more

First-class stamp prices will rise by 3% for standard size letters from 7 April, Royal Mail has confirmed. Other stamp prices will also rise – but if you buy some now, you'll still be able to use them after prices go up ..read more

If you've booked a holiday and haven't sorted your travel insurance yet, do it NOW. Many leave it until the last minute, but if something happens that stops you going, you won't be able to get your money back, as MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis warns in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live ..read more

Chase is making a major change to its popular debit card from Monday 7 April, which will see it restrict the purchases you can earn 1% cashback on – including axing the perk on overseas spending. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has branded the move "bad news" for customers ..read more

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), a charity set-up and chaired by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, will be given special powers to force the competition watchdog to respond to issues of consumer harm ..read more

How much will you pay from 1 April under the new Energy Price Cap? Well, it depends now much energy you use and where you live, as MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live ..read more