Finance

With a change to the Ofgem price cap afoot and the DWP offering a further set of cost of living support, here are the two main things .you need to know about this month

People have just hours to capitalise on a bank hack which will see you £200 of free money, or other perks, with a quick and easy trick

Starry-eyed travellers can now book 2024 and 2025 city breaks to see the Northern Lights

Cost of living payments are being offered to Brits who have been eligible for various means-tested benefits this year for further cushioning against soaring bills and living costs

Greggs wants to offer a round-the-clock service in Canterbury, Kent, and has applied for a special licence to serve sausage rolls, steak bakes and other favourites at all hours

There are a number of reasons you might cancel a restaurant booking, but some top ones will still bill you hundreds of pounds anyway

There's no need to hide away your tea-stained mugs next time a friend pops round for a cuppa. Instead, your oldest and most-loved cups can take pride of place on your shelf

Cooplands is the largest family-owned bakery in the UK with more than 200 outlets across the country, but it was bought by EG Group in 2021 and it is making changes

Money expert Martyn James runs through everything you need to know about savings accounts, including all the different types of accounts that are available and how to open one now

The hike in the base interest rate last week has once again put a financial strain on those on tracker or Standard Variable Rate (SVR) mortgages - and those who are about to reach the end of their fixed term

Punters can now check how much their favourite drinks costs at their local Wetherspoons - some are paying less than £2 for a pint of Carling while others are paying more than £5 for the same lager

Banish limescale from your kettle - to prevent any unpleasant chalk particles building up in your drinks - and you'll also help to extend the lifespan of your appliance

When your pet has an accident on your carpet, your heart may skip a beat and you'll panic that that's the end for it - but experts have shared ways to get it looking as good as new

This morning, Ofgem's price cap has been reintroduced replacing the Government's Price Guarantee which has been in place since October

The Ofgem energy price cap is falling from £3,280 to £2,074 a year for someone with typical use, paying by direct debit, from today - so how does this affect your bill?

Disability living allowance (DLA) is a benefit given to those with certain disabilities, such as those with mobility issues or who need specific care, and could be worth more than £400 a month

Poundland's new Manor Grove range is a rival to the likes of Heinz and will include ketchup, mayonnaise and salad cream in similar branded product packaging costing just £1

A model claims she has to spend £3,000 a month on tailored clothes in the summer, as she struggles to find regular clothes in the shops that can accommodate her enormous breasts

Each year, Tax Credit claimants must renew their claim and around 300,000 claimants still need to do this by the deadline at the end of next month

Lower prices for Sparks members are being trialled for the next two weeks in 49 food halls in South Wales, the West Midlands and the North East of England

The chief executive of Centrica, which is the owner of the energy supplier, Chris O'Shea told the BBC that while he believes the worst of the energy crisis is over, risks remain

The UK's second largest energy supplier has today announced that it has completed the transfer of all 1.5million Bulb customers over to Octopus Energy

The books and stationery giant will instead focus on opening new stores in UK airports and train stations, as well as opening shops in the US and Europe

Keeping on top of your finances has never been more important, as the cost of living crisis continues to stretch wallets up and down the country - and here are seven things to be aware of in July

The supermarket said the new price drop focuses on products “that are bought week-in, week-out” as well as summer favourites - you can see some examples of the price cuts below