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The 2026 Renters’ Rights Act: What the Move to APTs Means for You If you are currently renting or looking to move into a new place, you need to know that the UK rental market just had its biggest shake-up in a generation. As of 1st May 2026, the traditional way we rent has completely changed. The government has officially abolished fixed-term contracts (goodbye, standard 12-month tenancies) and replaced them with a brand-new system designed to give tenants much more security.

Is your savings account a trap? Martin Lewis explains why £1,000 in savings actually lost value over 10 years compared to investing. Learn how to beat inflation and start your journey from Grad Rags to Riches. Investing vs. Saving: The 10-Year Reality Check In a recent podcast, the UK’s favourite money mentor, Martin Lewis, dropped a financial "bomb." His concern isn't that we aren't putting money away, it’s that we’re putting it in the wrong place. If you are looking to bui

The Iran War economic shock is here. As oil prices surge and governments consider whether to "subsidise" the pain, Gary Stevenson returns with a warning: If you don't own the resources, you're the one paying the bill. He’s been quiet for six months, filming a documentary and touring the globe, but the "Iran economic shock" of April 2026 has brought Gary Stevenson (Garys Economics) back to his desk. If you’ve followed our previous deep dives into Fred Harrison’s 18-year proper

Is a 10% return too good to be true? Explore the risks and rewards of Innovative Finance ISAs in 2026, including top providers like Loanpad and Kuflink. There is an ISA out there that currently claims to pay more than 10% a year completely tax-free. This sounds great and is exactly what you want to hear when you put your money to work. Compare this to the best cash ISA at the moment, where you can make a guaranteed 4.58%, and this becomes very attractive. So, why aren't peopl