A boost from borrowing

Energy regulator Ofgem gave people an unwelcome surprise last week, announcing that the cap on household energy prices will increase by more than expected next month. But for small and medium-sized en

The most common questions, asked and answered

Perhaps you’ve been a bit loose with your summer spending or back to school has brought you down to earth with a bump. Either way, autumn is the perfect time to give your finances a health check so th

If you bank with TSB, you could be moved to Santander, after both banks agreed a takeover deal. Right now it’s business as usual for TSB customers, but if this goes ahead, changes could come in early

After a couple of decades in the doldrums, UK banks have performed well over the past 18 months. The FTSE 350 Banks index is up by 70% since the start of 2024, outperforming both the Nasdaq (up 35%) a

Q I’d like to help my teenager learn about money. Do you have any tips on where to start? A The good news is there’s loads of help online. For example, HSBC has resources aimed at ages from young chil