Personal finance

Changes to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, under which the government guarantees 80% of loans made by banks and lenders, are having…

If you're not getting much interest on your savings, you may want to consider switching your account. Here are the savings accounts offering the best …

A sharp fall in stocks and bond yields has damaged occupational pensions, endangering benefits.

The coronavirus crisis creates the chance to tackle chores such as reviewing our car insurance and lowering inheritance tax bills

Many property fund managers have banned savers from withdrawing money.

Ruth Jackson-Kirby answers a few pressing questions about the current situation in the housing market.

Loans and credit card payments may be frozen for three months, but you will still have to cut your borrowing.

The government is exploring ways to relax the rules on writing wills so people can get their affairs in order.

Falling markets will have taken a bite out of your pension savings. Here are the key questions to consider.

You are piling up debt for the future if you pause your mortgage payments, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.

The government has unveiled new measures for sole traders. But it is complicated – so read the small print carefully.

The end of the tax year is nigh. You have until midnight on 5 April to take advantage of various tax allowances or risk losing them.

The Financial Conduct Authority has said that loan and credit card repayments could be frozen for three months, while those affected financially by th…

Have you had an upcoming holiday cancelled because of coronavirus? Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains how to get your cash back.

Many companies have “furloughed” employees after they have shut down because of the coronavirus. But what does furlough mean and how does the scheme w…

Ruth Jackson-Kirby looks at all the key questions for owners, renters and landlords affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Freelancers and the self-employed should check what help they may be eligible for.

The chancellor’s £6.5bn bailout of the self employed is welcome. But it has hidden benefits for the taxman, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

The government has acted swiftly to protect the earnings of those in employment, But the self-employed deserve help too. Merryn Somerset Webb has a fe…

HMRC won’t penalise non-residents who might otherwise have to pay UK tax if they get stuck in the country. That’s going to be expensive, says Merryn S…

The problems caused by the annual pension contribution allowance have been partially addressed, says David Prosser.

The taxman and your employer should help you out with some of the additional expenses homeworking creates. Here’s what you need to know.

The Bank of England's cut in interest rates is good news for many mortgage holders.

Coronavirus has wrought havoc with travel plans. Can you get your money back?