Budget 2026: What John Healey's First Budget Means for Household Money
From a £100 energy payment to the quiet handover of business rates revenue to mayors, here is what John Healey's first Budget actually changes for UK households.
Cost of living
The Final Bill, Not the Hourly Rate: How to Budget for Home Repairs
Why the hourly rate a tradesperson quotes tells you almost nothing about the bill you will eventually pay, and what to pin down in writing before the work starts.
Solar Panels and the Household Balance Sheet: What the Numbers Actually Say
Falling hardware costs and stubbornly high electricity prices have improved the case for domestic solar in the UK, but the realistic numbers depend far more on your roof, your occupancy pattern and your time horizon than on any headline payback figure.
What £50 Actually Buys You on a UK Night Out: A Spending Comparison
A practical comparison of what a £50 entertainment budget actually delivers across pubs, cinemas, bingo halls and casinos in the UK, including the tax position and the consumer protections worth knowing about.
6 Realistic Ways to Start an Emergency Fund When Every Pound Is Already Spoken For
A practical look at building a cash buffer on a tight UK budget, covering staged targets, automation, Help to Save, where to hold the money, and how the payday loan market changed after the FCA price cap.