The government probably took too much of your paycheck this year – here’s how to get it back Trump’s tax bill carved out several areas for tipped workers and older adults, among others, to lower their tax bills
Digital wallet fraud: how your bank card can be stolen without it leaving your wallet Fraudsters use phishing to steal card details, which fund a spending spree using Apple Pay or Google Pay
New year money: 26 tools and apps to help you sort your finances in 2026 From cheaper shopping to tax and travel cash, there is a host of resources to help you out. We pick some of the best
UK house prices unexpectedly fell at end of year, Nationwide says Average property price drops by 0.4% in December to £271,068 after forecasts of 0.1% month-on-month rise
It’s payback time: inside the 2 January Guardian Weekly Europe’s big, expensive state pensions crisis. Plus: The British culture boom
From energy prices to interest rates: the dates that could affect your finances in 2026 Energy price cap goes up on 1 January and Bank of England will make three interest rate decisions by end of April
London stock exchange beats Wall Street with best FTSE 100 year since 2009 FTSE index closes up 21.5% on New Year’s Eve at end of strong year for global equity markets
Drop in energy price cap from April forecast to save typical home £138 a year Predicted 8% cut to upper limit for Great Britain could reduce bills to lowest level in 15 months
UK house prices: first-time buyers ‘will drive 2026 sales’ amid interest rate cuts Rent rises likely to slow after rapid increases in recent years, lenders and estate agents forecast
Plymouth had UK’s steepest rise in house prices in 2025 Average property price in city rose by 12.6%, while Stafford and Wigan also had double-digit growth
UK consumers still reluctant to spend going into 2026, KPMG survey finds Combination of concern about economy and household cost pressures will continue to limit spending, report suggests
DIY shops enjoy bumper year as UK property market slows Paint and sofas sell well as Britons are priced out of moving home or undertaking pricey renovations
Branching out: why banks are back on the British high street In towns such as Northampton, in-person help with finances is a promise many customers still depend upon
The hill I will die on: Online shops, please, I beg – stop with endless post-purchase emails You really want me to review my buy? Yes, it was fine. But that is where I would like our relationship to end, says comedian Athena Kugblenu
Marmite-scented deodorant tops list of UK’s most unwanted Christmas presents Consumer group Which? finds one in five people are unsure what to do with dud gifts after the festive period