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MSE's 1p Savings Challenge to Bank £667.95 in 2026

Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert team details the simple 1p daily savings challenge for 2026. Start saving a penny a day and potentially accumulate £667.95 by year's end. Learn flexible methods to stay on track.

MSE's 6% Christmas savings loophole for 2026

MoneySavingExpert reveals a clever hack using supermarket stamp schemes to get up to a 6% bonus on your festive fund. Learn how to maximise savings for Christmas 2026.

US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes

An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.

Bobby Seagull awarded MBE for library services

Teacher and broadcaster Bobby Seagull receives an MBE in the King's New Year Honours for his dedicated services to public libraries. Discover his inspiring journey from East Ham Library to national recognition.

Woman's 50-city birthday travel challenge

Deborah Jackson from Essex celebrated turning 50 by visiting 50 cities worldwide in 12 months. Discover her favourite spots and extreme day trip secrets.

UK Savings Tax to Rise to 22% from 2027

UK savers are warned of a looming tax increase on savings interest. The rate rises to 22% in 2027. Protect your money by maximising your ISA allowance now.

Restaurant refuses £250 prize over spoonful of gravy

A Devon steakhouse upheld its rules, denying a contestant £250 for failing to finish a 10,000-calorie bangers and mash challenge by a single spoonful of gravy. Read the full story of the valiant attempt and the social media debate.

2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever

The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.

UK economic growth slows to 0.1% in third quarter

The UK economy grew by just 0.1% between July and September, official figures confirm, with a cyber attack at Jaguar Land Rover hitting manufacturing. Explore the latest ONS data and economic outlook.

UK savings rate falls to 9.5% in Q3 2025

The UK household saving ratio fell to 9.5% in Q3 2025, down from 10.2%. Economists note caution persists as savings remain above pre-pandemic levels. Read the full analysis.

Retirement anxiety: 'I'm afraid of living too long'

A 57-year-old's fear of outliving their savings is more common than admitted. Financial educator Vanessa Stoykov explains how $480k can grow and offers a roadmap to clarity for retirement planning.

Bank of England Rate Cut: Impact on 2026 Finances

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, the lowest since 2023. Discover how this and falling inflation will affect your mortgage, savings, and cost of living in 2026. Plan your finances now.

New ISA cash limit of £12,000 starts April 2027

Savers are warned of new ISA deposit limits coming in 2027. Learn how the £20,000 allowance splits between cash and stocks & shares ISAs and get expert tips to optimise your tax-free savings.

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