Helen Barnett

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Helen is a journalist, editor and copywriter with 15 years' experience writing across print and digital publications. She previously edited the Daily Express website and has won awards as a reporter. Read more here.

Households close to new pylons to get £10,000 off bills to speed up EV delivery

People living near electricity pylons will receive up to £10,000 off their bills in new plans.

Savings rates FINALLY beat inflation - best accounts so you actually MAKE money

Interest rates on savings accounts are above inflation levels for the first time in two years - here are the best savings accounts right...

Up to half a million could be without bank in months - 10 areas most at risk

Almost half a million people are on the cusp of being 'bankless' within the next year as high street bank closures continue, according to...

BMW announces hands-free driving so users can stream videos or check phone on daily commute

Drivers will be able to safely check their phone and watch TV with new hands-free technology introduced by BMW.

5 tips to save £200 on energy bills

Common boiler, radiator and household mistakes could be costing you £200 in wasted energy. We look at five tips which could save you...

Budget airlines’ hidden ‘drip’ fees to be banned in new law in boost for cheap flights hunters

Cheap flights which end up costing travellers much more than was advertised due to hidden charges will be a thing of the past as the...

How the Israel-Hamas war could push up gas prices

The Israel-Hamas war could cause gas prices to rise after production was shut down.

‘Climate change’ pushing up home insurance cost – even if you don’t make a claim

Climate change could be increasing the cost of home insurance.

Car insurance renewal warning as family 'ripped off' with breakdown renewal £600 more than new deal

A father has shown the importance of drivers checking their insurance renewal dates after he was charged £747 by the AA for breakdown cover...

Heat pump grants up to £7,500 available in new scheme for air and ground source pumps

New and increased heat pump grants worth £7,500 will be open for applications this month under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

Google uses AI to control traffic lights and reduce emissions in what could be future of driving

AI-controlled traffic lights have been installed in Manchester to reduce emissions and traffic in a trial by Google.

Fury as energy bills will rise by £28 to stop firms going bust

Energy customers must pay an extra £28 charge to stop suppliers going bust.

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