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Money insights

Latest insights into what's going on behind the headlines, and what you can do to make your cash work harder for you from the money.co.uk team:

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15 April 2024

11 ways to save money on purchases for your pet

Keep your furry friend happy without breaking the bank with these money saving tips.

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02 April 2024

How savers can make the most of their money before the end of the tax year

April is an important time for savers to move their money.

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26 March 2024

Easter activities to try at home that won’t break the bank

Keep your family entertained during the long weekend with these Easter-themed activities.

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01 February 2024

The top interest rates for savers as the base rate remains at 5.25%

There are still competitive deals on savings accounts as the Bank of England decides to hold the base rate at 5.25%.

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30 January 2024

How to save up to £3,024 for a winter sun holiday in 2025

Start planning now and you’ll be able to hop on a plane and enjoy sunnier climes next January.

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16 January 2024

How to get a savings account above 6%

Switching current accounts could unlock an impressive interest rate on your savings

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Latest guides

See our most recently published comprehensive guides to money matters across all categories:

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20 December 2024

7 key differences between personal and business credit cards

Discover the features that set personal and business credit cards apart, and how to choose the right one for your needs.

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20 December 2024

Do sole traders need a business bank account?

Learn the benefits and drawbacks of opening a business bank account as a sole trader and decide if it's the right choice for your financial needs.

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20 December 2024

How to build business credit in five quick and easy steps

Learn how to improve business credit with effective strategies that help boost your score and increase your chances of securing better financing options.

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20 December 2024

What do you need for a business credit card?

Discover which documents and information you need to successfully apply for a business credit card in this practical guide.

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20 December 2024

How to get a business credit card: expert tips

A business credit card can help you manage work expenses more effectively. Learn how to improve your chances of making a successful application.

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20 December 2024

How to choose a business bank account: 7 things to consider

Find out what every company needs to know when choosing a business bank account.

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Research and reports

At money.co.uk we don't just report the news, we also carry out our own research and investigations to help make better sense of personal finance. Here are our latest reports:

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19 December 2024

What missing a single payment can ultimately cost you

What happens if you're late to a payment, or miss one entirely, and how long you have to fix it before the costs start piling up

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22 December 2022

UK personal debt rose a third in 2022

Spiralling bills and costs have seen the average adult’s debt (not counting mortgages) in the UK rise from £25,879 to £34,566 (£8,687) in 2022, with four in five adults revealing they will start the new year in debt, up from three in five in 2021.

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17 November 2022

Workers pay the price for pension and benefit rises

In the wake of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, financial experts at money.co.uk have asked whether it's fair for workers to be paying more while pensioners and other benefit claimants get cost-of-living rises.

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20 July 2022

Inflation rockets to 9.4%

Britain’s cost of living crisis is deepening by the day and there’s a growing expectation that things are about to get a whole lot worse.

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13 July 2022

Amazon Prime Day tips from personal finance experts

Prime Day was launched to create a sales event and get people spending in the otherwise quieter summer months. It has plenty of bargains on offer, but some traps too.

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11 July 2022

How does working from home affect your mortgage?

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that homeworking has more than doubled in the UK since 2019.*

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