Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction Subsidies awarded to eight new projects help keep UK on track to decarbonise by 2030
Trump’s planned limits on US property investing could spur foray into UK housing market Ban on private equity firms buying single-family homes in US raises concerns institutions could deepen housing crisis on Britain
Co-op refuses its will-writing service because I was born in Russia This was even though I had revoked my citizenship and now have dual British and German nationality
Lending to small businesses and low-income areas must expand, say Labour backbenchers Senior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessible
AI bubble: five things you need to know to shield your finances from a crash Some experts have voiced fears a tech meltdown could hit our savings and pensions – here’s how to protect yourself
Cancelling ‘zombie’ subscriptions could save Britons up to £400 a year, survey finds Consumers advised to review paying for services such as Netflix, Apple TV and Amazon Prime if they are unused
How long will it take you to reach your savings goals for the new year? – calculator See how quickly giving up treats will help you hit a target – and a trick that can speed it up
FTSE 100 CEOs earn more than average worker’s yearly pay by noon on 6 January High Pay Centre calculates bosses will pass milestone on third working day of 2026 with median pay of £1,353 an hour
UK credit card borrowing rises at fastest annual rate in almost two years Bank of England says individuals borrowed extra £2.1bn in consumer credit in November
Are UK buy-to-let landlords dying out – and should we care? Higher taxes and tougher regulations have led to the disappearance of tens of thousands of rental properties
HSBC becomes first big UK lender to cut its mortgage rates in 2026 Reduction follows Bank of England’s base cut in December, with further cuts expected this year
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