I live on Merseyside and have never driven in London. But over the last few years I have received more than 40 penalty notice charges for various driving offences in London, including for not paying the Dartford Crossing toll. I have had four in the last two weeks alone and every time I must send … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. T.T. writes: Eon Drive installed an electric vehicle (EV) wall charger at my house last year but it … Read more
By Toby Walne Updated: 01:38 GMT, 27 March 2024 The number of ‘smart’ energy meters that are not working properly stood at close to four million by the end of last year, according to new figures from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. The £13.5 billion rollout of smart meters — paid for … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. I.S. writes: Town & Country Law Ltd sounds solid and dependable, with several offices, glossy sales material, and … Read more
A plague of vermin is expected to invade the nation this spring — and an infestation could knock up to a fifth off the value of your home. According to the British Pest Control Association, call-outs for rat and mice infestations have doubled in the first three months of this year. Natalie Bungay of the … Read more
Peter Miller and his wife, Hilary Kingsley, downsized four years ago years ago from a large family home in South-West London that they had lived in for decades, to a smaller house just down the road. Although they are happy with their move, the process was not without its problems. Here, Peter shares what he … Read more
Peter Miller and his wife, Hilary Kingsley, downsized four years ago years ago from a large family home in South-West London that they had lived in for decades, to a smaller house just down the road. Although they are happy with their move, the process was not without its problems. Here, Peter shares what he … Read more
We savers love an easy-access account. There is an incredible £910 billion sitting in them — over three times the £269 billion in fixed-rate bonds. It may be tempting to stick with an account that lets you access your money at any time, but now is the perfect time to consider a fixed-rate bond. Rates … Read more
Reginald Smith knew that he had a few pensions from previous jobs, but even he was shocked at just how many he found once he and his wife Geraldine started digging. The 64-year-old health and safety professional has 28 pension pots and counting – as more continue to come out of the woodwork, with the … Read more
By Alex Brummer City Editor Published: 17:04 GMT, 6 March 2024 | Updated: 20:30 GMT, 6 March 2024 Jeremy Hunt put growth front and centre of his Spring Budget today – with a commitment to cut tax and make work pay. As predicted, the Chancellor sliced 2p off National Insurance for the second time in … Read more
