Colletta Smith

Manchester

Cost of Living Correspondent at BBC

I'm the BBC's Cost of Living Correspondent. Usually talking about how we spend and save our money, love a good #lifehack. Flat vowel sounds 'cos I'm from York.

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Will pensions and mortgages be impacted by tariffs? Your questions answered

1 month ago | ca.finance.yahoo.com | Colletta Smith |Abi Smitton

Whether it's pensions, mortgages, investments or the cost of everyday items, many of you have been getting in touch with Your Voice, Your BBC News to ask how the global tariffs and recent stock market turmoil may impact your personal finances. The BBC's Cost of Living Correspondent, Colletta Smith, has been answering your questions. 'I don't understand what is going on.
What is all this tariff stuff about? Your questions answered

1 month ago | bbc.com | Colletta Smith

What is all this tariff stuff about? Your questions answeredColletta SmithCost of Living CorrespondentAbi SmittonBBCWhether it's pensions, mortgages, investments or the cost of everyday items, many of you have been getting in touch with Your Voice, Your BBC News to ask how the global tariffs and recent stock market turmoil may impact your personal finances. The BBC's Cost of Living Correspondent, Colletta Smith, has been answering your questions.
What is all this tariff stuff about? Your questions answered

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Colletta Smith |Abi Smitton

Cost of Living CorrespondentWhether it's pensions, mortgages, investments or the cost of everyday items, many of you have been getting in touch with Your Voice, Your BBC News to ask how the global tariffs and recent stock market turmoil may impact your personal finances. The BBC's Cost of Living Correspondent, Colletta Smith, has been answering your questions.
Water bills to rise by £123 a year in April

Jan 30, 2025 | aol.com | Colletta Smith |Kevin Peachey

Households in England and Wales will pay £123 more on average on their annual water bills from April, final figures show. The rise - higher than stated last month - will see the average annual bill rise to £603, but there are significant variations between regions. Water companies have committed extra money for investment in infrastructure, such as reservoirs, and more help for struggling customers. However, consumer groups are warning the rise means more households will fall into debt.
Water bills to rise by £123 a year in April

Jan 29, 2025 | yahoo.com | Colletta Smith |Kevin Peachey

Households in England and Wales will pay £123 more on average on their annual water bills from April, final figures show. The rise - higher than stated last month - will see the average annual bill rise to £603, but there are significant variations between regions. Water companies have committed extra money for investment in infrastructure, such as reservoirs, and more help for struggling customers.
'I got a credit card as I lost winter fuel payment'

Jan 22, 2025 | yahoo.com | Colletta Smith |Abi Smitton

Sandra said she used to depend on her winter fuel payment, but when it became means tested her pension pushed her £20 a week over the threshold so she lost it. "I've had to take out a credit card, overdraft and a credit account to be able to pay for things this winter," she told the BBC. Sandra is one of the 11 million pensioners who lost the payments, worth up to £300, just as temperatures dropped.
Term-time holiday fine rise won't stop us, say parents

Sep 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Colletta Smith

Colletta Smith & Rory Carson - Cost of living correspondent & producerSeptember 4, 2024 at 7:08 PM·4 min readMore pupils in England were off school without permission in the last week of the summer term than at any point in the academic year, official figures show. The latest school attendance data shows 5% of pupils in England were off without permission in the week ending 19 July - around 450,000 pupils.
'I earn £50,000 and can't afford to buy a house'

Jul 21, 2024 | msn.com | Colletta Smith

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Renters face affordability block to buying a home

Jul 21, 2024 | bbc.com | Colletta Smith

'I earn £50,000 and can't afford to buy a house'By Colletta Smith, Cost of living correspondentEmma HarrisEmma Harris says the fact that she can't save for a deposit to buy a house makes her want to cryOnly one in eight renters can afford to buy in the area they live, research suggests. High rent, bills and house prices mean it is more difficult for renters to buy their first home than it is for existing owners to move on, according to Skipton Building Society.
Green energy plan 'won't benefit' Welsh valley residents

Jun 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Colletta Smith

Colletta Smith - Cost of Living correspondentJune 17, 2024 at 8:44 AM·5 min readFrom the end of Dina Smith’s driveway, there is green as far as the eye can see. Sunlight touches the rolling hills and moorland peaks. "Just look at it," she says as we take it all in. "This is beautiful, untouched Mid Wales."But this could all change if plans for a huge wind turbine project get the go-ahead.