Harvey Dorset - This is Money reporter

Some 50 festivals have been cancelled this year as their own costs are going up, and young people can't afford the price of tickets.

Half of young adults say they have little or no control over their financial situation, according to research from a wealth tech start-up.

A quarter of parents reported their children's grandparents are helping to pay for university costs.

Nearly £1.2billion was lost to fraud last year, with 3.5 million fraud offences having been committed in the year to March 2023.

Many are not fully aware of how student loans work when they sign up aged 18. We explain when and how much graduates repay - and the interest rates.

I believe the Government will only cover £85,000 of my pension pot if something happens to my provider. Is that right, and if so what can I do to protect it?

Susan borrowed £3,000 in October last year, from 'a friend of a friend'. At the time, she didn't realise that she would be paying back more than what she borrowed.

I am being left £10million, could I create an investment trust? I would like to manage my family's wealth and enable members of the family to have a stake in it.

I am about to turn 66 and plan to retire just before my birthday, will my state pension immediately start being paid to me from that date?

I camped overnight in Wimbledon Park, following in the footsteps of millions of tennis fans since the queue began in 1926.

With countless flights likely to be cancelled during the remainder of the holiday season, thousands could be left wondering what they can do if the worst happens.

A delve back into historical data shows that Labour has largely had positive returns when it's in office.

Scammers used cartoon images of the football player in the hope of masquerading the crypto currency as an official product.

Nearly 2m people owe between £50,000 and £100,000 in student loan debts, data reveals and one owes £252,000.

A survey asked people how much they would need to earn to feel well-off... and the average amount is almost triple the typical wage.

Heading to the pub for a well-earned pint on a Friday night is becoming an increasingly expensive endeavour, as the cost of beer continues to rise.

As Britons continue to enjoy time off close to home, a holiday let property is a great way for investors to create a second income - but choosing the right location is crucial.

Just 48% of parents said they had ready access to the money they needed to fund their last multigenerational holiday.

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For England and Wales combined, the figure has surpassed the £6bn mark, reaching £6.2bn as of 31 March.

My house is worth £325k, I will inherit £250k from my father and also have some money in pensions. What is the best way to pass this on to my daughter?

A sixth of homeowners said they felt pressured into making a quick mortgage decision due to the rapidly changing market

As part of its Match Attax trading card range for Euro 2024, Topps has launched a series of autographed cards for some teams.

The study shows that young adults that are given a significant amount of cash by their parents have worse everyday financial habits than those who don't.

In a recent instance of the scam, Barking and Dagenham Borough Council identified multiple parking signs that have been covered with sham QR codes.

Victims have an average of £47,527 stolen by scammers, analysis from Lloyds Bank showed, but in some cases criminals have stolen more than £250,000.

Buying a home in London at the average UK housing price might land you a reasonably-sized one-bedroom flat, depending on the area.

More parents are choosing to go private when their child needs braces, as patients in some areas face waits of around two years on the NHS.

Leaving an inheritance for children and grandchildren is at the top of many people's priorities. Here is how to plan your estate and make sure your wishes are respected.

We're confused about what steps we need to take, and in what order. When is the right time to apply for a mortgage, hire a solicitor - and when do we exchange and complete?

In Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy in Runcorn, Cheshire, a class of year seven students are getting a lesson on illegal money lending - all paid for by the profits of loan sharks themselves.

Owning a home backing onto the stunning vistas of a National Park is a dream for many - and research has revealed just how much buyers will need to pay for the privilege.

Given the high value of tickets to major events, it comes as little surprise that these are prime targets for fraudsters - but AI is making it simpler for them.

I want to stop working full-time in a decade when I reach 54 and need to make the next ten years really count financially. Can I get where I need to be?

The bank said its text message service will end on 10 August, meaning customers will need to use its app or online service in order to access account details.

Users searched for Star Wars related items on Ebay more than 220 times per minute in 2023, according to the ecommerce site.

Travellers may face additional fees and poor exchange rates when they withdraw their leftover cash - and that is if they don't simply forget about it.

From calculating how much you could borrow to your appointment with a mortgage advisor, here's how to get approved for your first home loan.

Between 28 May and 30 July, customers can make use of the Current Account Switch Service to move their account.

When I retire I will receive a full state pension as well as a £4,000 NHS pension. How can I get a monthly payout from my savings without eating too much into my savings pot?

Payday loan firms are making their comeback with TV adverts promoting high-cost loans with representative APR values of as much as 99.9%.

As many as 31% of people in the UK said they feel that there is nothing they can do to improve their financial situation, according to research from Creditspring.

Claimants could be forced to look for more work or face sanctions, if they earn less than the equivalent of 18 hours' pay at the national living wage.

It comes after First Direct and Virgin Money also launched cash carrots for bank account switchers.

I would like to start giving some money away, as I realise a large chunk of my estate will end up facing inheritance tax.

My uncle has £14,000 in Dart Charge fines after he was unable to log in to settle his crossings, now the bailiffs are at his door and he is considering bankruptcy.

My partner and I are expecting are first child on the 31st of July. I would like to put some money away for them at birth and then yearly until they are 18.

The influence of these social media figures has waned since the pandemic investing boom according to Charles Schwab, falling 13% among Gen Z.

Many younger people are unlikely to be able to match the financial quality of life that their parents enjoyed - but reducing the tax they pay on money they inherit can help.

Despite those between 18 and 34 having squirrelled away an average of £6,375 each in their savings, a whopping 50% don't even know their current savings interest rate.

Passwords are the main line of defence with online security, but many can easily be overcome by crooks. Enter the passkey, which security professionals think will be the future of digital safety.

I chose to transfer my Isa and went through the usual process, giving Shawbrook three weeks' notice, but it did not process the transfer until after my account matured.

Today is the last chance for those aged between 20 and 25 to nab themselves a free four-year railcard by opening an account with Santander.

Customers who took out 'low rate' creit cards have been angered by Barclays move to hike them beyond the level they have already risen to with base rate rises.

The Ekko Planet Saver account sees customers receive their deposit and profit, minus the interest that they have waived that goes towards environmental projects.

Motorists are set to benefit from a new 10-minute grace period during which they will not be charged, as well as new standards for signage and a single set of rules for parking operators on private land.

I'm widowed, with six grandchildren, and am considering leaving this pension pot to them, but how does this work if they wanted to take money out of it after I die?

For masses around the country, illegal money lenders have become the only way to afford necessities, from bills to baby formula.

As many as 40 per cent of people in the UK who have considered splitting up said the main reason for not going ahead was financial, according to research by Investec Wealth & Investment.

Should I stay at my private school with a less generous pension, or take a £16,000 per year pay cut to stay within the gold-plated Teachers' Pension Scheme?

A mass of Olympic commemorative coins that were issued in 2011, ahead of the 2012 London Olympics. But are any of them worth anything now?

Pension pots sit outside the inheritance tax net and pulling them into it could land the Government an extra £200million in revenue, IFS research claimed.

The top seven European tech stocks delivered higher growth in the first quarter compared with the US' much-lauded Magnificent 7 group, eToro data shows.

Santander said there are a limited number of railcards available, meaning that it may withdraw the offer before 30 April if there is high demand.

I have paid £300 each month for the past 97 months, and in doing so have accumulated £46,100 from a total investment of £29,100 plus the dividends that I have reinvested.

The average pension saving through the auto-enrolment scheme will provide just £22,800 per year after tax for people just entering the workforce, research suggests.

Under the new rules, Ofcom says UK mobile users will be protected from accidentally building up massive roaming bills in foreign countries - but they don't come in until October.

Options Skills went into administration without warning, leaving hundreds of budding gas fitters, electricians and plumbers unable to finish courses they had paid thousands of pounds for.

The Government has also revealed which regions of the UK have installed the most heat pumps and green boilers, with the South East and South West leading the way.

Between 2020 and the end of last year, 98,525 people have fallen victim to investment scams, according to the Pensions Management Institute.

Nearly half of people aged between 18 and 34 also don't know that buy now, pay later lenders can add fees for missed payments, research claims.

I hope to retire at 65 as my job quite high pressure but I'm worried I may not have saved enough. Can you reassure me and should I be paying more into my pension?

A new survey reveals which firms customers trust least with their personal information. If it is leaked, we look at what they can do about it.

Such is the popularity of superstar, the tour has already grossed more than the total GDP of a number of small countries, having amassed more than one billion dollars before the end of 2023.

Money influencers have a big following on TikTok, and tips on how to save more money are particularly popular - but advice should be treated with caution.

The average graduate's student debt is £45,000 - but money experts say it doesn't always make sense to put extra cash towards your student loan to try and clear it.

My employer is offering an option to make my pension contribution via a salary sacrifice, or salary exchange, scheme. How does this work, is it worth signing up to, and are there any downsides?

There has been a 14% increase in negative opinion towards HMRC, compared to October last year, according to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

The taxman also said that helplines will reopen between October and March, but only to deal with 'priority queries', with all others to be directed to its online services.