Money Wellness

Managing your money

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Almost Half of Britons Rely on Phones for Payments

£259 billion digital transactions were made by Brits last year. Find out how to protect your digital banking apps

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The UK is officially out of recession – what does it mean for you?

Figures out this morning from the ONS show the economy grew by 0.6% in the past three months signalling the country is no longer in recession

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A worrying rise in scams on second-hand marketplaces

A Which? survey has highlighted the dangers of bagging a bargain on second-hand shopping platforms. Find out how to protect yourself and shop safely on online platforms

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How to spot scam AI videos

With deepfake AI videos trying to trick you into parting with your money becoming increasingly common on social media platforms, find out how to spot a scam.

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Sharp rise in pothole damage to cars

The RAC attended 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns last year. Can you claim back costs if your car is damaged by a pothole?

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Protect your clothes and save money this moth season

April marks the start of moth season. Find out how to protect your wardrobe so you don’t need to spend money replacing holey clothes

Image of a man dressed in black with his hood up and money around him fishing into a smart phone. Advice to the victims of phishing and LabHost
Met Police to message victims of fraud

Here’s what to do if you receive a message from the Met Police telling you your personal information has been compromised

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UK swifties have lost £1 million due to Eras Tour ticket scams

Victims to Taylor Swift tickets scams have lost £1 million. It's important to note that all tickets are sold out.

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Cost of ‘settling down’ in the UK reaches £400k

If you’re on working tax credit or getting universal credit and struggling to build up savings, you may be eligible for a Help to Save account.

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Fraudsters made £2.3 billon in 2023, as AI scams rise

Find out how to protect your money from AI scams.