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.

MPs warn Stocks and Shares ISA push could backfire for savers

New rules on Stocks and Shares ISAs designed to encourage people to move money out of cash savings could end up confusing consumers and...

Drivers could see insurance refund and speeding cases overturned due to faulty cameras

Drivers wrongly caught speeding by faulty smart motorway cameras could see convictions overturned - and may even be able to claim back...

What the average UK food budget buys in 2026 – can you eat for a week?

Food prices have been one of the most persistent pressures on household budgets in recent years, outpacing broader inflation and squeezing...

What is a Stocks and Shares ISA? Types, providers, fees, and how they work

UK policymakers are encouraging Britons to open a Stocks and Shares ISA by slashing the allowance for Cash ISAs. Here we explain what a...

HMRC side hustle tax limit change

Nearly one in five people in Britain now earns money from a side hustle, research suggests, so here we look at the tax limit for side...

Chicken price: Cheapest way to buy chicken

As food prices remain high compared with pre-inflation levels, many UK households are scrutinising the cost of everyday staples more...

Map shows best and worst places to book driving test as backlog won't clear until 2027

Learner drivers face record waits for driving tests and the crisis won’t be fixed until late 2027, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency...

Side hustle tax grab as income thresholds frozen for nearly 10 years - how much extra are you paying?

Millions of people earning money from side hustles are paying more tax than they would have if the trading allowance had kept pace with...

How to beat the Cash ISA allowance cut as half of savers risk higher tax bill

Millions of UK savers could end up paying more tax on their savings after the Government made changes to how much you can stash away tax-...

Average emergency savings UK

Emergency savings are there to act as a financial safety net, yet for millions of people in the UK, that safety net is thin or non-existent...

Milk price: Cheapest way to buy milk

With food prices still elevated compared with pre-inflation levels, many UK households are looking more closely at everyday staples — and...

Budget travel tips

Travelling on a budget doesn’t mean settling for second best. With the right timing, destination choices and booking tactics, it’s still...

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