Finance

Over the festive season, supermarket chains adjust their opening hours and New Year is no exception with stores set to close earlier than normal

We've rounded up all the significant money changes that are scheduled to happen in the next 12 months, including increases to key bills, as well as the latest economic predictions

Over New Year, opening times for supermarkets are a bit of a mixed bag as you may find opening times are slightly shorter, while some stores won’t be open at all - with Aldi being one of them

The wireless pair of earphones have been the underdog against brands like Apple, Samsung and Google Pixel but they're just as good

Millions of Brits are set to take part in the annual pledge to give up alcohol for the entire month of January. It could help your physical and mental health - and also save you a bunch of cash

The government has announced two new property laws that could come into play in 2024 - here's everything you need to know

Over half of savvy Brits are prioritising financial resolutions for the year ahead - after 27% have taken more control over their finances this year, research has revealed

Poundland will shut its Chineham Shopping Centre store in Basingstoke on December 31, while its shop at the Bay View Centre in Colwyn Bay, Wales, will close on January 5

Hundreds of thousands of Brits living abroad in retirement will miss out on the 2023/24 state pension uprating and will continue to have their pensions frozen in value

It currently costs £5.99 a month for Amazon Prime Video, which means your monthly bill would rise to £8.98 if you want to remove adverts - here is everything you need to know

Data from consumer champion Which? shows 5,791 branches have shut for good since January 2015 - and there are 189 more closures scheduled for 2024

There are no more direct cost of living payments beyond February 2024, but there are other ongoing schemes that you may be eligible for, with the support listed below worth £1,084

The Royal Mint have unveiled their new commemorative coins for 2024, celebrating some big names as well as huge anniversaries and events, as well as celebrating future events held in the new year

A rare miniature ‘New Avengers’ Jaguar toy car that was bought for just 50p at a car boot is set to go for more than £2000 at an auction - after the buyer originally put it up for 99p on eBay

To help cover the costs of new investments, households could be hit with a staggering 74 per cent increase in water bills amid fury over the privatised woeful track record of pollution and leaks

Starbucks is adding three new drinks being from January 4, including the Almond Biscotti Oat Latte and Iced Almond Biscotti Oat Latte, plus six new food items and two returning favourites

Mondalez has pulled certain packs of its The Natural Confectionery Co. Jelly Snakes because of undeclared wheat, due to a packaging error - here is what you need to know

New Year's Day (January 1) falls on a Monday, so if you're due a benefit payment on this date, you'll be paid the previous working day - we explain everything you need to know

First Direct is paying new customers £175 to move their current account - in addition to this, you also get access to its linked regular saver which pays 7% interest

The reason why savings challenges can help you put aside cash is because it tells you exactly how much to save, and how often - but which is the best one for you?

It's almost time to say goodbye to the McDonald's Christmas menu, including the Big & Cheesy Burger and the Chicken Big Mac - but some old favourites will take their place

Hundreds of vineyards are set to benefit from 'post-Brexit freedoms' allowing bars and supermarkets to sell pint-sized bottles of still and sparkling wine

The 'awesome' window hack is easy to follow and is said to reduce heat loss 'by 50 percent'. It makes them 'look nice', offering a 'really pretty effect' in your home

The recent Money Saving Expert (MSE) newsletter, which came out just before Christmas, shared the success stories of several people who had followed Martin Lewis' advice

Aldi described the move as an "Emergency Withdrawal and Public Product Recall" due to the product potentially being able to cause injury