Personal Finance

Funding boost to tackle chewing gum problem in Prestwick

Trump Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast generated £23,640,577

Trump Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast generated £23,640,577

Trump Turnberry earns US President more than £23m, financial report reveals

The latest Town Hall Rich List has been published

The latest Town Hall Rich List has been published

Ayrshire council bosses earning six-figure salaries shown in Town Hall rich list

He installed a banking app on her phone and transferred the money

He installed a banking app on her phone and transferred the money

Ayr Sheriff Court

Young man stole £1,750 from great-grandmother via banking app

MP Elaine Stewart speaking in Parliament

MP Elaine Stewart speaking in Parliament

Elaine Stewart MP

MP slams 'indefensible' decision to reject pension compensation claims

The chief executives of South, East and North Ayrshire Councils are set for pay rises

The chief executives of South, East and North Ayrshire Councils are set for pay rises

Council chief execs in Ayrshire set for pay rise of more than £14,000 in 2026

The woman in her 50s had logged on to play her regular numbers on Lotto

The woman in her 50s had logged on to play her regular numbers on Lotto

Lucky Ayrshire woman wins instant £300K lottery prize whilst mid-cuppa

Cunninghame WASPI campaigners

Cunninghame WASPI campaigners

National government

Ayrshire's WASPI campaigners delighted after date set for legal challenge

MSP Siobhian Brown visits Ayr's Care and Share group

MSP Siobhian Brown visits Ayr's Care and Share group

MSP left impressed after visit to Ayr's Care and Share drop-in event

Bank branch could disappear from Ayrshire high streets after sale

Bank branch could disappear from Ayrshire high streets after sale

Bank name could disappear from Ayrshire high streets after sale

The famous Kew Gardens 50p was recently knocked off the top spot of rarest 50p coins in the UK when the Royal Mint released the Atlantic Salmon coin

The famous Kew Gardens 50p was recently knocked off the top spot of rarest 50p coins in the UK when the Royal Mint released the Atlantic Salmon coin

The Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation in the UK today

Tesco Clubcard has new deals available with its partners to mark its 30th birthday - including trips to Merlin attractions

Tesco Clubcard has new deals available with its partners to mark its 30th birthday - including trips to Merlin attractions

Tesco Clubcard announces changes for customers with new deals on offer

Martin Lewis has highlighted a £70 Mastercard payout, following a £200 million settlement

Martin Lewis has highlighted a £70 Mastercard payout, following a £200 million settlement

Martin Lewis on 'staggering' £70 Mastercard payout and why millions are eligible

MoneySavingExpert called it the

MoneySavingExpert called it the

Martin Lewis reveals free £310 'reward of the year' and it couldn't be simpler

The Government plans to double the number of UK pension megafunds by 2030.

The Government plans to double the number of UK pension megafunds by 2030.

Millions of workers could see £6,000 boost to pension pots under new plans

Coin collecting experts are alerting people to the hidden value of their Strike Your Own coins, produced through tours of the Royal Mint

Coin collecting experts are alerting people to the hidden value of their Strike Your Own coins, produced through tours of the Royal Mint

The Royal Mint coin selling for more than £350 as top 10 rare 50p coins revealed

The new Ofgem Energy Price Cap will see energy bills fall from July 2025 - but prices are still too high for many

The new Ofgem Energy Price Cap will see energy bills fall from July 2025 - but prices are still too high for many

Energy Price Cap: Ofgem drops cap by £129 from July

From childcare savings to untapped government benefits and simple side hustles, there are many ways families can reclaim money they might be missing out on

From childcare savings to untapped government benefits and simple side hustles, there are many ways families can reclaim money they might be missing out on

Revealed: 5 ways parents could be more than £4,000 better off this summer

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has issued a serious travel warning

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert has issued a serious travel warning

Martin Lewis 'three crucial alerts' warning for summer holiday travel

Millions of UK shoppers could be eligible for between £45-£70, even if they didn't hold a Mastercard, due to a landmark court case

Millions of UK shoppers could be eligible for between £45-£70, even if they didn't hold a Mastercard, due to a landmark court case

Millions to receive up to £70 each in Mastercard compensation case

Hand luggage allowances change fairly frequently, but here's the current cabin bag and under-seat bag allowances across major airlines, including British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Jet2 and Ryanair.

Hand luggage allowances change fairly frequently, but here's the current cabin bag and under-seat bag allowances across major airlines, including British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Jet2 and Ryanair.

British Airways

2025 hand luggage sizes for Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 and other airlines

'Check your change': This 50p coin is selling for more than £200 - how to spot

'Check your change': This 50p coin is selling for more than £200 - how to spot

'Check your change': This 50p coin is selling for more than £200 - how to spot

Energy suppliers were sitting on £3.3bn last year from the millions of customers whose accounts have built up credit

Energy suppliers were sitting on £3.3bn last year from the millions of customers whose accounts have built up credit

6 tips to save on energy bills and check how much your energy supplier owes you

“No matter how minor the modifications are, any alterations to a car can potentially impact the cost of your car insurance.

“No matter how minor the modifications are, any alterations to a car can potentially impact the cost of your car insurance.

DVLA could issue drivers with £5,060 fines over simple failure to report

Earn while you spend with cashback offers, credit cards, bank accounts and apps

Earn while you spend with cashback offers, credit cards, bank accounts and apps

7 ways to earn while you shop with the best cashback offers

From Clubcard discounts to choosing the right currency at the ATM, here are some easy ways to save money when buying your travel money

From Clubcard discounts to choosing the right currency at the ATM, here are some easy ways to save money when buying your travel money

School holidays

5 easy ways to save money when buying your travel money

What are the airlines with the most generous checked baggage allowance?

What are the airlines with the most generous checked baggage allowance?

Emirates Airline

The airlines with the most generous free baggage allowance

Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune

Experts have urged everyone to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, shares his holiday money advice

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, shares his holiday money advice

The Martin Lewis travel money advice 'don't pay to pay' on holiday

As millions of Brits prepare to travel abroad for summer holidays, experts say it's time to double-check mobile providers' roaming policies.

As millions of Brits prepare to travel abroad for summer holidays, experts say it's time to double-check mobile providers' roaming policies.

The simple phone mistakes that can cost hundreds, and how to avoid them

Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Changes made last year mean that only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Winter Fuel Payment cut update after rumours of Government review

More than 10,640 children and families in 2024/2025

More than 10,640 children and families in 2024/2025

Cold Weather Payments

More than £757k paid out to help South Ayrshire residents with heating bills

Martin Lewis is urging customers to ring their bank if they think they are being scammed

Martin Lewis is urging customers to ring their bank if they think they are being scammed

Martin Lewis scam warning: How to call your bank with just three digits

The price of home insurance is going down - but Martin Lewis says it's time to check even more carefully to make sure you are getting the best deal

The price of home insurance is going down - but Martin Lewis says it's time to check even more carefully to make sure you are getting the best deal

Home insurance prices are dropping - but Martin Lewis says we should be careful

Millions will get a £50 Nationwide bonus this week.

Millions will get a £50 Nationwide bonus this week.

Nationwide Building Society

Millions will get a Nationwide £50 bonus payout this week

Energy bills could fall in July after US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs caused a slump in global gas prices

Energy bills could fall in July after US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs caused a slump in global gas prices

Energy prices could fall from July, lowering bills for millions

Thousands have joined Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest over the last year, as more than 1 million bank account switches have taken place

Thousands have joined Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest over the last year, as more than 1 million bank account switches have taken place

Thousands join Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest with bonuses of up to £175

Worryingly, nearly a quarter had less than £500.

Worryingly, nearly a quarter had less than £500.

Nationwide Building Society

£5000 warning issued to Nationwide, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers

Criminals are using social media as a tool to craft personalised communications to individuals in an attempt to exploit money and personal data from them

Criminals are using social media as a tool to craft personalised communications to individuals in an attempt to exploit money and personal data from them

Personal Finance

Fraud expert issues warning to Brits to prevent spear phishing scams

If carers are found to go over this limit by just a few pence, they need to pay back 100% of the benefit for that week

If carers are found to go over this limit by just a few pence, they need to pay back 100% of the benefit for that week

DWP sending letters 'demanding £20,000 be repaid' from certain benefit claimants

Martin Lewis has highlighted an issue with the Plan 5 student loan repayment threshold and the minimum wage increase

Martin Lewis has highlighted an issue with the Plan 5 student loan repayment threshold and the minimum wage increase

Martin Lewis highlights key Student Loan issue for millions of workers

The Starbucks Free Reusable Cup giveaway is back with a limited-edition Starbucks x Peanuts cup featuring Joe Kind Snoopy

The Starbucks Free Reusable Cup giveaway is back with a limited-edition Starbucks x Peanuts cup featuring Joe Kind Snoopy

Starbucks is giving away free reusable Snoopy cups, but be quick

HMRC and the DWP benefits including the State Pension and Pension Credit may be paid earlier due to the Easter bank holiday this week

HMRC and the DWP benefits including the State Pension and Pension Credit may be paid earlier due to the Easter bank holiday this week

State Pension and Pension Credit Easter bank holiday payment dates confirmed

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

The DWP is encouraging people to save with a bonus scheme - see if you are eligible to take part

Millions could get a £1200 boost to their savings - are you eligible?

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

Royal Mint's 9 rarest coins revealed and the rare £2 worth more than £500

Would you blow the whistle on tax fraud?

Would you blow the whistle on tax fraud?

HMRC cash reward scheme for whistleblowers to launch 'later this year'

Simon Williams, the RAC’s head of policy, said drivers ought to see cuts of up to 6p a litre at the pumps ahead of Easter

Simon Williams, the RAC’s head of policy, said drivers ought to see cuts of up to 6p a litre at the pumps ahead of Easter

Petrol prices set to fall to lowest levels since 2021, RAC suggest

Get the best deal on your phone this April

Get the best deal on your phone this April

How to get the best deals on your monthly phone bills and handset

Buying car insurance on the last day before your policy is due to renew can cost drivers 42% more when it jumps to £554

Buying car insurance on the last day before your policy is due to renew can cost drivers 42% more when it jumps to £554

Experts reveal the cheapest time to renew your car insurance saving you £150

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who has explained the issues around HMRC Income Tax

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, who has explained the issues around HMRC Income Tax

Martin Lewis on HMRC Income Tax - personal allowance and tax bands explained

Payments will be made from April 9, and will go to more than 12 million Nationwide members

Payments will be made from April 9, and will go to more than 12 million Nationwide members

Nationwide Building Society

Millions of Nationwide customers to receive £50 free cash this month

National Savings and Investments have announced the April 2025 Premium Bond winners. See if you've won big.

National Savings and Investments have announced the April 2025 Premium Bond winners. See if you've won big.

April Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

Rare 'bronze' 20p coin selling for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot

Rare 'bronze' 20p coin selling for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot

Rare 'bronze' 20p coin selling for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

Cost of living crisis

Beat April household bills rise with these quick weekend tasks