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When winter arrives and the radiators go full blast, it’s easy to lose track of what’s truly comfortable — and what’s just costly. With a little awareness and a few smart tweaks, you can stay cosy at home while keeping your heating bill firmly under control.

As winter settles in, many households brace for the moment the heating bill arrives. Yet energy specialists insist that comfort and savings are not mutually exclusive. With a few clever habits – and a better understanding of how your home actually uses heat – you can reduce consumption dramatically while still feeling cosy indoors. Here’s the expert-backed strategy to warm up for less.

Get your Christmas prep wrapped up early with Aldi. From twinkly lights to must-have beauty advent calendars, here’s how to get ahead without blowing the festive budget.

It’s easy to set up, it will give your child a great head start into adulthood and once you start investing they will receive an extra £50 into their Junior ISA.

Family favourite Pizza Hut is to close more than half of its UK restaurants after UK franchisee DC London Pie Limited calls in administrators. But US parent company Yum! Brands saves an additional 64 with a last-minute rescue deal.

Feed the family for less this half term with these wallet-friendly restaurant deals.

Why so many children in England are still going hungry despite being entitled to free school meals

The money expert’s four-step mobile plan starts with a free text and can knock serious money off your monthly bill if you’re out of contract.

From November, some families could be eligible for supermarket voucher support worth up to £300 through the Household Support Fund.

OVO Energy is stepping up to support families facing soaring energy costs with a substantial £56 million aid package.

A widespread oversight in Child Benefit applications could jeopardise the retirement plans of thousands of families, warns financial expert Martin Lewis. With around 200,00

Promise yourself every year that you’ll start your Christmas shopping early? To save time, money and stress, why not begin your festive prep right now

Got a baby on the way? Here's how to make sure your money’s ready too – with simple tools, expert tips, plus benefits you could be claiming

High-income parents in the UK are facing a major change in child benefit regulations.

In a groundbreaking move to combat child poverty, the UK government will extend free school meals to all children from households receiving Universal Credit.

Navigating the decision to return to work after having children can be challenging for many parents, especially with the financial strain of childcare costs. However, Ekua Mante, a work coach at the DWP, assures that with the right support, returning to work can be financially advantageous.

From weaning wins to batch-cooking hacks, mum-of-two Jessica shares her everyday wins – and it’s all thanks to where she shops…

The Budgeting Advance could be a lifeline if your family suddenly faces an expense you just can’t put off.

With research showing 40% of parents are worried about the cost of uniform and other back-to-school items, we asked the experts how to make great savings all year round

If you're a working parent with a nine-month-old and you haven't applied for the government's funded childcare hours yet, do it now!

You could save hundreds on your water bill with this simple switch many households could easily do

With the cost of childcare in the summer holidays rising higher in 2025, we look at some of the ways parents can save money this summer

Want to give your child the best possible future, but not sure where to start when it comes to investing? Our expert-backed – and jargon-free – guide to investing for beginners is here to help

Start saving now to spread costs and enjoy a stress-free festive season, say experts