January 2025 money news

Millions more pensioners will get a Winter Fuel Payment this year, after the government backtracked. If you’re state pension age, or above, you’ll automatically get a payment of between £200 – £300. H

Q I’ve heard you can get cheap car hire deals if you agree to drive a car one way to a destination. Will it save me money? A Some car rental relocation firms will let you drive a car, campervan or mot

Two in five people have lost track of some of their assets. Are you among them? The national sum of money in lost accounts, ranging from savings and pensions to forgotten investments, has reached a ne

Q Can you save on package holidays by booking them at the last minute? A Potentially. You may find prices drop the closer you get to the departure date, although the later you leave it, the more flexi

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Q How much does it cost to keep a dog? I’ve said yes to my kids but now I’m worried! AIt’s very difficult to put a figure on this as costs can vary widely. However, a study for specialist pet insuranc