UK contactless card limit of £100 to be scrapped from 19 March

Under changes revealed by regulator, banks and card providers encouraged to set their own maximums

What the UK interest rate cut means for you, from mortgage deals to savings rates

Fourth cut this year is good news for homebuyers and those due to remortgage, but returns on easy-access savings accounts could drop

Celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver launch ‘Bang in Some Beans’ campaign to highlight cost savings and health advantages

Some potential first-time buyer groups ‘could be better served’, regulator says in review

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

City watchdog the FCA announces plans to help first-time buyers and self-employed get on the property ladder

The service was cut off and then there were threats of losing the number of 60 years

Japanese green tea named stain of the year as survey finds Aperol spritz and bubble tea are also leaving their mark

People able to buy homes previously beyond budget, aided by rising wages and looser affordability tests

From choosing frozen turkey to shopping supermarket specials, festive lunch need not break the household budget

After Trump ended key repayment plan, 40% of borrowers say their student loans make it harder to cover essentials

Drivers also told to take caution after complaints rise about long-stay meet-and-greet services

Free2move, Enterprise Car Club and Co Wheels among those eyeing growth, as well as peer-to-peer firm Hiyacar

The short answer is yes, but if you don’t want big brands or to use Amazon then more time and a lot more prompts are needed

As shoppers ask ChatGPT for inspiration, brands scramble to ensure their products appeal to the bots calling the shots