Dancing With The Stars” Season 32 won’t be the same without Len Goodman’s presence in the ballroom. The former head judge of the ABC reality dancing series announced his retirement in Season 31. Sadly, he died a few short months later.
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People with money in a current account at any one of several high street banks are being urged to check their savings rate as they could potentially be missing out on higher returns due to low interest rates. Several banks are currently offering rates of over five per cent, so if your current savings rate is less than three per cent, it could be time to ditch and switch to get the most out of your money.
New research commissioned by the Building Societies Association (BSA) to coincide with UK Savings week, which runs until Sunday, suggests that around 34 per cent of people with savings have it in a current account with Santander, Lloyds, NatWest, Nationwide, Barclays or HSBC current account.
However, the study warns these people could be missing out on better returns and adds that one in seven (15%) have no savings at all, reports Birmingham Live.
Of those who do have savings, the average amount set aside is £21,840, but more than half (52%) of people with money saved said they have less than £12,000 tucked away.
The research also found that a third (34%) of UK savers never compare the rate on their savings accounts to others available across the market.
Robin Fieth, chief executive of the BSA, said: "As savings rates have been increasing over recent months, shopping around can now make a sizeable difference to the returns available."
MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE.com) has a handy guide to the best savings rates on offer which is updated daily - find out more here.
For the best interest rate, look at Paragon Bank, which Mr Lewis says pays the top easy-access rate of 5.05 per cent (minimum deposit of £1,000). However, you can only make two withdrawals throughout the year or the rate drops, so this account will only work if
Dancing With The Stars” Season 32 won’t be the same without Len Goodman’s presence in the ballroom. The former head judge of the ABC reality dancing series announced his retirement in Season 31. Sadly, he died a few short months later.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently said that an estimated 850,000 older people on a low income could be eligible for an annual top-up of around £3,500 through Pension Credit - and the next cost of living payment worth £300. The DWP announced earlier this week that payments for the second part of the £900 cost of living payment will be made between October 31 and November 19, 2023.
Comedian Nish Kumar has detailed why he believes Russell Brand hasn’t been featured on TV much for the past few years.
A new survey suggests that nearly three-quarters (73%) of people with disabilities have delayed contacting an essential service provider because it seemed too daunting. This could mean they are potentially missing out on much-needed support and important information, according to credit information company Experian, which commissioned the research.
It’s official; Married at First Sight UK (MAFS) is back on our screens with a whole host of new couples ready to tie the knot, and this year the E4 programme’s official sponsor is Sainsbury’s very own Tu Clothing. Known for its affordable and on-trend clothes, to celebrate Tu Cllothing’s official sponsorship of MAFS UK the supermarket fashion brand has launched its very own limited edition bridal collection this September.
The Rolling Stones‘ Mick Jagger has shared his thoughts on the changing music landscape and the rise of streaming.Earlier this month, the British rock legends announced their new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’ and shared details of first single ‘Angry’.The veteran rockers’ 24th record will be their first of original music since 2005’s ‘A Bigger Bang’.Speaking in a new interview with Q host Tom Power on CBC radio, the frontman reflected on the new album and the music landscape it will be coming out in, sharing that he believes the band’s longevity has been in part thanks to “staying abreast of what’s going on”.“I’m not saying I’m slavishly trying to be at the cutting edge of everything, but you have to understand how things work, you know, in the current world,” he sad. “And that doesn’t just apply to the music industry, it applies to lots of things.“I mean, you know, driving a car is a different experience than driving a car in 1960.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the payment window for the second part of the £900 means-tested cost of living support will open next month. Some eight million households across Great Britain, including thousands across Scotland, will receive £300 directly into their bank account from the DWP between Monday, October 31 and Sunday, November 19, 2023.
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that State Pension currently provides regular financial support for 12.6 million older people across the country, including nearly one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.
The UK Government recently launched a new scheme worth one billion pounds to help more than 300,000 families heat their home for less. The Great British Insulation Scheme aims to help low income households save up to £400 each year on their fuel bills through new energy efficiency upgrades.
Pension experts are urging older people to check the interest rate they currently have on their savings accounts after new research indicated that at least half of retirees could be missing out on hundreds of pounds each year. Pension Bee warns those missing out most are people with an interest rate of three per cent or less.
Nadiya Hussain loves her life.The TV chef lives to invent tasty meals, make them perfect then present them to the nation on TV. However, she spends so long in the kitchen perfecting her dishes, she often forgets that her TV shows are watched by millions and consequently she's one of the most famous faces in the UK. So when strangers start talking to her in the street, Nadiya can't help but wonder why.
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Millions of households across Great Britain are set to receive £300 this Autumn as part of the £900 cost of living payment support, with a further £299 due next Spring. No confirmed details about a payment window or the qualifying period have been announced by the UK Government yet, despite widespread online speculation.
State Pension currently provides essential financial support for 12.6 million older people across the country, including more than one million retirees living in Scotland. This regular payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is now 66 for both men and women, and have paid at least 10 years of National Insurance contributions.
An online petition is calling on the UK Government to reintroduce the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme for winter 2023/24 to help households through the colder months during the ongoing cost of living crisis. Some 28 million households received a £66/£67 monthly discount on their energy bills between October 2022 and March 2023, under the scheme.
The owner of an eight-stone XL bully insists she trusts her dog so much she lets other people's children pet him. Ellee Keegan insists her XL bully, named Costa, is a 'loving dog' and a 'big softie'.
Money saving expert Martin Lewis has urged people to buy this common £1 item before it faces a price hike next month. While everyday essential items continue to raise in price, Martin Lewis said one item people should "stock up" on over the next few weeks is stamps.
Two people were attacked and a woman was hit by a car at the site of the iconic Crooked House pub.
Anyone planning to renew their home insurance before the end of the year could be in for a shock as the average quoted price for buildings and contents cover has surged by around a quarter (25.7%) annually. New research conducted by data analytics firm Consumer Intelligence, said this is the biggest jump it has seen in records going back to 2014.
Martin Lewis' popular website, Money Saving Expert, has urged people to stock up on a common item, currently worth 75p, before they rise in price.