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New rules target people not declaring income from side hustles
Making cash from selling on Etsy, Vinted or eBay? If you’re not declaring the extra income to HMRC, new rules forcing firms to share sellers’ details could bring you to the attention of the tax authorities. Find out if you’re affected and what to do if you’re worried.
Inflation falls more than expected
A drop in the price of fuel and slowing price rises for food contributed to the steeper than expected fall.
Asda named cheapest supermarket for Christmas food and drink
The Grocer magazine compared a festive shopping basket at the UK's major supermarkets and found Asda the cheapest. Find out where you can pick up a bargain this Christmas
Number of debt relief orders (DROs) agreed in November nearly double last year
Figures out today from the Insolvency Service for England and Wales shows personal insolvencies were 21.3% lower in November compared with last year. However, the use of debt relief orders is 45% higher
Free Santa tracking and messages for the little ones
We've tracked down all the best technology to keep the magic of Christmas alive for your kids and what's more it's free or costs very little
All the places kids eat free or for as little as £1 this Christmas
Keeping the kids entertained and well fed is not for the faint hearted especially during the Christmas period. We've rounded up all the cafes and restaurants offering free - or cheap - meals during the festive school holidays
Households prioritises leisure spending in 2023
Brits increased their spending on leisure activities in 2023 to offset cost of living crisis pressures
Throwing a New Year’s Eve party on a budget
Tips for keeping costs down and spirits high on New Year's Eve.
People with no pay rise but higher housing costs most at risk of financial hardship
Falling inflation doesn't mean the cost-of-living crisis is over, according to a new report.
Aldi cuts prices on more products ahead of Christmas
Aldi has announced even more price cuts ahead of the festive period. Find out what’s reduced here