Nicole Haynes

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Alex Evans |Nicole Haynes |Alex Evans

Garden enthusiasts have been given a timely boost ahead of the summer season as the government announced a tax cut that will make one garden necessity more affordable. Bulbs, especially those imported into the UK, are set to become cheaper following the government's announcement on Sunday that it would eliminate import taxes on 89 common household items, ranging from orange juice and furniture, to cocktail ingredients and garden bulbs.

1 week ago | mylondon.news | Alex Evans |Nicole Haynes |Alex Evans

Your tax-exempt personal allowance is the amount of money you can earn without having to pay income tax. While many of us attempt to maximise these tax-free earnings, there is one employee perk which could ironically lead to its reduction by HMRC. The amount you can earn from various sources—employment, pensions, or property rentals—before paying tax to HMRC, is currently frozen at £12,570 and is set to remain unchanged until at least 2028.

1 week ago | dailypost.co.uk | Nicole Haynes |Liam Gilliver |Steve Bagnall

Martin Lewis, the money-saving expert, has urged Brits to scrutinise their energy bills, saying that now is the 'perfect' opportunity to 'stop the rip-off' and potentially reclaim hundreds of pounds. This warning comes amid reports that energy companies are holding more than £3 billion of consumers' funds due to the way direct debits are processed. Typically, providers calculate your yearly expense and split it into 12 monthly payments, ensuring a consistent amount is paid each month.

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Liam Gilliver |Nicole Haynes

Brits feeling the pinch can boost their bank balance by up to £175 with a simple action. Millions of households grapple with rising costs including council tax, the TV licence fee, road tax, and energy prices. Research suggests that the average household will be shelling out an additional £32.17 per month solely on bills this year - equating to over £360 annually. However, if it's a quick financial boost you're after, it could be worth considering switching banks.

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Nicole Haynes |Jacob Leeks

Harriet Dart has apologised after she was caught on camera suggesting an umpire should tell her rival to put on deodorant due to a bad odour. During her first-round match against Lois Boisson at the Rouen Open on Tuesday, the British number four had a challenging time. Dart suffered a swift defeat in the opening set, which ended 6-0 within a mere 28 minutes, and didn't make much of a comeback in the second, which she lost 6-3, ending her run in the competition.