Soaring vet bills forcing owners to put down pets

Vet bills are rising faster than inflation and some owners are faced with having to rehome or put down their animals.

Credit card borrowing rises at fastest rate in two years

Credit card borrowing is climbing at its fastest pace in almost two years, with households turning to credit to keep up with rising costs.

Experian credit score changes: what it means for UK borrowers

Experian’s new scoring system may change your score, but lenders still focus on your credit history, not the headline number.

Sunshine Saturday travel rush: why waiting on travel insurance could cost you

‘Sunshine Saturday’ has sparked a record surge in January holiday bookings – but it comes with a warning: travellers who wait to buy insurance could be leaving themselves exposed.

Uninsured driver fines are set to double

The government has announced plans to double fines and toughen other penalties for uninsured drivers. The aim is to make roads safer and ease pressure on car insurance costs.

Winter hazards and rising vet costs – time to review your pet insurance?

Winter is a good time to think about pet safety, understand the true cost of treatment, and check whether your current insurance still works for you and your pet.

Many struggle to access NHS treatment and GP support

New data from the Office for National Statistics highlights ongoing challenges for patients trying to access NHS hospital treatment and GP care.

How weight-loss injections could affect retirement income

Weight loss injections can bring big health benefits. But if you’re nearing retirement, they may have a less welcome effect on your pension income.

Mortgage price war underway with first big rate cuts of 2026

Mortgage borrowers have been handed a welcome new year boost after several major lenders moved to cut interest rates.

UK bridging loans market hits record £13.7bn in 2025

As 2026 kicks off, the UK bridging loans market is hitting new heights. Deal activity is accelerating, driving a record-breaking expansion of lending in the sector.

Brokers warn that dual-life insurance is being overlooked

Life insurance brokers are calling for more recognition of dual-life cover, arguing it offers unique advantages over standard joint life policies.

ABI issues reassurance on travel insurance and cancelled flights

Yesterday’s air traffic control hitch resulted in 122 flights being delayed or cancelled, leaving thousands of passengers facing disruption on flights to and from UK airports

UK home insurers pay out £1.6 billion in second quarter of 2025

Latest data from the ABI (Association of British Insurers) has revealed UK home insurance providers paid out £1.6 billion in claims in April, May and June 2025.

Regulatory changes lead to increase in buy-to-let mortgage searches

The mortgage market has seen a record number of buy-to-let remortgage searches ahead of regulatory changes, reports mortgage-data experts Twenty7tec.

Choices of low-deposit mortgage deals at highest level since 2008

The number of low-deposit mortgages available are at their highest level than at any time since the financial crisis of 2008.