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Which? says its unique reliability data collated from thousands of UK drivers shows you can't rely on cars from premium brands to be more dependable. read

Payday loan firms are making their comeback with TV adverts promoting high-cost loans with representative APR values of as much as 99.9%. read

Children can find it hard to use cash given to them by parents and relatives in an increasingly cashless society. We pick five of the best accounts that come with a debit card. read

We're house hunting in our local area and have found a four-bedroom home with a pool in the garden which is roughly 20ft x 13ft, with a deep end of 6ft. read

The Automated Vehicles Bill is due to receive Royal Assent this month and the Government is ready to invest £150m into driverless tech. But are you convinced this is the way to go? read

What happens if a fraudster steals your loyalty card points? Plus, mortgages running into retirement, fake cash for sale on social media, and giving wealth away. read

The Ofgem price cap is now expected to fall by £116 to £1,574 a year from 1 July, for average use, according to analysts at Cornwall Insight. read

Hydrogen power could allow households to keep their existing boilers, rather than switching to heat pumps. read

Chinese insurance group Ping An is said to be looking to shrink its 8 per cent holding after failing to convince the London-listed lender to spin off its Asia business. read

The Canadian pension fund Omers said it would make a 'full write down' of its investment in Thames. read

The mining giant conceded there will be an 'impact on headcount' - days after boss Duncan Wanblad announced it would slash spending at the project. read

The postal service will unveil an annual loss of £313m next week, according to estimates by City analysts. read

IDS's pusillanimous board and investors should tell Kretinsky to take a hike. read

The supermarket giant intends to employ Microsoft's AI and machine learning tools to enhance store operations and provide a 'more efficient and effective service.' read

Such is the growing optimism surrounding the UK markets that investment professionals are bargain-hunting in the domestically focused FTSE 250. read

The group of stocks that soared during lockdown, but are now plumbing the depths - which probably means that they should now be called post-pandemic losers. read

Boss Stuart Machin will update the City on the High Street retailer's full-year results on Wednesday. Analysts are forecasting overall sales of £12.9billion. read

A new study has revealed the regions of the UK where car theft is rife. HPI compiled a list of the most stolen cars per county, but where did your region rank? read

London's blue-chip index has defied its reputation as a relative laggard to grow by 9% since January, but some stocks have rocketed as much as 49%. read

Savers who rushed to open Santander's 5.2% easy-access account in September will see the rate on their account drop from Monday. read

We have already built up a £15,347 nest egg, with £4,182 of that being interest - and the figures highlight the benefits of investing for children. read

Baillie Gifford's Roderick Snell, manager of the Pacific Horizon Investment Trust visits a dynamic economy leaving its historical baggage behind. read

I was told it wouldn't investigate further unless I made an £800 payment off my balance, and I've resorted to hiding the car to prevent it being seized. Can you help? read

Escaping the rat race has always held appeal but the allure appears to be growing and becoming more intense. read

The pre-nup must be freely entered into by both parties. Gun to the head. Misrepresentation. Duress. Any of them will consign it to the courtroom rubbish bin. read

Around a fifth, or 21 per cent, of people extracted cash from their pensions nine to 10 years before their selected retirement age, Scottish Widows said. read

Average mortgage rates have been on the increase since the start of February - and mortgage brokers say today's announcements could mark a change in direction. read

A number of reality TV stars have been charged by the City watchdog over allegations that they were paid to promote risky investments to their millions of Instagram followers. read

A sinister tactic known as shoulder surfing is on the rise in the UK. Fraudsters are watching unwitting people log in to their mobile banking apps over their shoulder. read

Social media sites, including Facebook and X are awash with carefully targeted adverts offering free postage and discounts on counterfeit notes. read

Companies House has been beset by issues with fraudsters using other peoples' addresses to register new companies. read

Some 52 councils have successfully gained these powers, though MPs are concerned they could be using £70 fines for a 'profit motive' to bolster their threadbare budgets. read

Official figures show that 6,316 drivers aged 17 to 20 were convicted of driving without insurance in 2023. That is up 117% on the 2,902 instances recorded in 2021. read

Nearly two million pre-loved cars were sold in the first three months of this year. read

More businesses are transitioning to a hybrid approach, by working from home a few days a week or moving into a co-working space. read

Are you sitting? Stand by for a shock. Sometimes, one or both parties withhold the existence of assets or underestimate their value, says Stephen Gold in his new guide to divorce. read

As many as 31% of people in the UK said they feel that there is nothing they can do to improve their financial situation, according to research from Creditspring. read

Last June, 3.4m members received a £100 payment from the building society. Now they will be wondering whether the offer will be replicated this year. read

The mortgage valuation said there is 'a lack of owner occupiers living in the immediate area' and my application was turned down. Should I try a different lender? read

My girlfriend and I are looking to buy a home for £250,000 but we have only £5,000 in savings. Could a 99 per cent mortgages be right for us? read

How hard does your bank account work for you? Here's our pick of the best accounts to make your money work harder, cut down on fees, or get free stuff. read

Small businesses need to advertise to promote their products and services. It's a crucial part of winning new customers, boosting growth and outperforming competitors. read

The Swiss company, whose brands also include Montblanc, posted a 1 per cent fall in sales for the three months to March 31. read

Julia Hoggett said there was 'no sense of panic' after a recent exodus of companies that has led to anguished soul-searching about London's future. read

As keepers of the flame of free market capitalism, one can understand government's reluctance to become involved in takeovers. read

Doubling down on its high-street presence, Superdrug said it will be creating 'bigger and better store formats in prime retail destinations.' read

Unveiling her plan to turn the telecoms giant around, Allison Kirkby (pictured) chided investors who have placed a record £300m bet against the company. read

The commercial property developer revealed pre-tax losses slumped by 45.2 per cent to £341million in the 12 months ending March. read

United Utilities, led by chief exec Lauren Beardmore (pictured), raked in just under £2bn in the 12 months to March 31 - up 8.1% on the previous year. read

The US energy giant, the third-largest in the world by market value, is putting its assets up for sale. A successful deal could raise an estimated £800m. read

I have gas and electric meters that need changing as they are now old. Eon has been trying to persuade me to have free smart versions fitted but I have resisted. read

The UK is running out of interest in heat pumps, with just one in ten people wanting to get one installed in place of their gas boiler. read

People in their mid to late 40s and early 50s need to be aware of the change if they want to retire early, or use some of their pension savings to clear debt or meet other expenses. read

A Sainsbury's customer who lost £230 Nectar points to fraudsters has been directed to the police to investigate, but it is not a recordable crime. read

As with our debit and credit cards, we expect some level of security when we hand over our details to supermarkets. Sadly, some Sainsbury's customers can't say the same. read

It comes after First Direct and Virgin Money also launched cash carrots for bank account switchers. read

Limited access accounts are surging in popularity. Last week Paragon came out with a new version which propelled it to the top of the best buy tables. read

My neighbour has started keeping bees - is there any way I can object to this? The starting point is that your neighbour is entitled to keep bees. read

If you dislike acute shocks, seek an order from the court even if there are no financial remedies for either party. This protects you from future claims. read

I have a sneaking feeling there is a growing belief divorce is too expensive and a loveless marriage is preferable to a dreaded financial remedies order, says Stephen Gold in his new series on divorce. read

With a booming second-hand car market, can you count on getting your hands on a reliable used motor? Warrantywise has rated the dependability of the 10 most popular. read

The share of the new car market held by EVs is predicted to be just 19.8% in 2024, which is below the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate requirement introduced this year. read

The average retailer profit margin - the difference between the amount they pay for fuel and the price they charge at forecourts - is around double what it was pre-pandemic. read

Homeowners who live in period properties spend an average of £70,000 to keep them looking good, according to a new study. read

I would like to start giving some money away, as I realise a large chunk of my estate will end up facing inheritance tax. read

At 58 years-old, Eddie Buglass had been drawing down on his Scottish Widows pension on an irregular basis for two years. read

The UK is one of the most expensive countries in Europe for childcare despite government handouts to ease the burden on families. read

In this six-part series, we look at, how households are coping and if a mortgage crisis is afoot. read

Just under half of young savers put away at least 20% of their monthly income, compared to just 12% of 45- to 54-year-olds. read

Think all new cars are expensive? You can get a value for money new car for a cheap price, as Ray Massey shows us with his list of new 20 cars for under £20k. read

The latest iteration of Aston's most affordable sports car now rings in at a whopping £165,000. It means the Vantage is nearing a similar pricing ballpark as the Ferrari Roma. But is it as good? read

It explains why nearly two fifths of parents struggle to find one of the spaces vacant when visiting busy car parks, such as those at supermarkets and shopping centres. read

The stamp duty cut known as multiple dwellings relief is set to be abolished in June, mostly affecting individual landlords. read

The sun has finally arrived with gardens now coming into full spring bloom. Here's why investing time and money into your outside space could add thousands to a property if you're looking to sell. read

The list of most popular types of period property on Rightmove include Victorian, Georgian, Edwardian, Tudor and Regency. read

The National Audit Office found that the average wait time was nearly 23 minutes in the first 11 months of 2023-24, up from five minutes in 2018-19. read

The 365-day notice account is being offered by saving and investing platform Prosper, in a deal that This is Money has secured exclusively for readers. read

A pension finding and consolidation service is included in an all-in-one annual fee on the pension account, which is 0.45 per cent. read

We were never asked whether, if my husband should pass away first, the pensions would pass to me his wife, so we were misinformed I believe. read

Smishing is used by criminals to target consumers with texts impersonating trusted organisations, and often contain a link to a fraudulent website. read

More than 12million Britons could improve their financial situation over the long term by shifting money in cash or Isas to investments, a new report reveals. read

Choosing the right investing platform is crucial but a wealth of choice can leave investors scratching their heads. We pick some of the best. read

If you are planning on investing, or just want to know more, we tell you the 10 essential things to consider for a successful buy-to-let investment read

Fixed mortgage rates have edged up since February, after almost six months of consecutive rate cuts by lenders. read

If you are interested in buying shares or know more about unearthing good companies and valuing them, read our guide to share investing. read

This is Money takes a look at all of the essential things you should know about cutting down your energy bill. read