Jade Wright

Cost of funerals tops £5k as families forced to crowdfund or borrow from loan sharks Jade Wright Wed 7 January 2026 at 12:01 am UTC 5 min read Bereaved families are turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks to pay for funerals as the cost of a traditional s... See more

A growing number of grieving families are turning to crowdfunding and loan sharks to pay for funerals as the cost of a traditional service saw its biggest annual increase in a decade, now averaging more than £5,000. The cost of a modest funeral jumped 5.3... See more

HMRC loophole that increases Personal Allowance to £18,570 extended until 2031 Jade Wright Mon 5 January 2026 at 12:55 pm UTC 5 min read Martin Lewis has explained the HMRC loophole that increases Personal Allowance to £18,570 (Image: PA) The HMRC loophol... See more

We’ve got 26 of the best events in the year ahead to fill your diary with. So start planning your days and nights out, from music festivals to food festivals, theatre, concerts and agricultural shows Luminiscence UK This spectacular show arrives in the UK... See more

5 simple supermarket swaps you need to make - and they could save you £483 in 2026 Jade Wright Wed 31 December 2025 at 10:10 am UTC 5 min read Easy shopping hacks could save Brits hundreds, as expert urges shoppers to take on New Year’s saving resolution ... See more