There is good news and bad news about the prospects for the UK economy. First, the good news. The UK’s problems are relatively easily solved. A lot of money is pointlessly being thrown down the drain

January 2026

New year, New you? Make this the year you take control of your finances... here, Laura Linden shares her top tips

D on’t spend January worrying about money. Use the long, cold evenings to get yourself financially fit for 2026 and make a plan. NEW YEAR, NEW MONEY MINDSET! As women, we will often tend to prioritise

“The failure of economists to forecast recessions is virtually unblemished,” notes Prakash Loungani, assistant director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This includes the economists at the IM

Q I’ve heard people talking about ‘cash stuffing’ recently – what does it involve? A Cash stuffing has become a popular budgeting hack thanks to social media platforms like TikTok. It’s a way of manag