Spare us from patriotic Isas – a gimmick unlikely to help UK firms or savers

The idea may have a superficial appeal given the stock market’s state but Jeremy Hunt would be well advised to steer clear

As UK landlines go digital, fears grow for vulnerable people whose home phone is a lifeline

Campaigners say BT’s switch to Digital Voice is too fast and will leave many unable to make calls in an emergency

Do electric cars pose a greater fire risk than petrol or diesel vehicles?

The first in a series exploring the myths and realities surrounding EVs

‘Harmless’ fraud soars in UK amid cost of living crisis

Growing numbers are giving false information to obtain money, new study shows

Jeremy Hunt faces red wall revolt if he delivers ‘a budget for the rich’

The chancellor’s potential inheritance tax cut in Wednesday’s budget would aid millionaires amid a cost of living crisis

UK savers urged to act quickly for best returns as rates drop

NS&I, Shawbrook and Tandem among providers to make reductions amid flurry of such moves

Hunt warned against cutting tax for wealthy while making stealth raid on 36m workers

Chancellor considers deep cuts to inheritance tax in autumn statement to improve Tory polling

UK mortgage arrears rise as borrowers feel squeeze, says Nationwide

Building society benefits from high interest rates, with half-year profits increasing to £1.3bn

Weapons banned in UK apparently found on shopping app Temu

Which? says it bought age-restricted knives and axes without checks from sellers on China’s answer to Amazon

Cashing in? The mortgage-free landlords who are raising the rent anyway

Majority of letters with no exposure to rising interest rates are demanding more money in new tenancy agreements

Energy bills in Great Britain ‘to rise by 5% from January as cap hits £1,930’

Households can expect ‘tough winter ahead’ after jump in gas market prices, analyst predicts

One in three people in UK had problem with last parcel delivery, research shows

Evri and Yodel named as worst courier companies in Citizens Advice annual league table

What have I learned after three years of dog ownership? Beware of the vet bills

Attempts to upsell me on treatments for my little lad include medicines, supplements and even post-castration minerals. It’s MBA-level marketing zealotry

Average UK house sale price suffers first annual fall for 11 years

ONS says average price dropped 0.1% year on year in September, with those in London decreasing 1.1%

Don’t expect Sunak’s inflation ‘triumph’ to mean good news for energy bills

With gas prices linked to events worldwide, the average UK household is likely still to pay £800 more than what used to be normal