‘Play by the rules’ – Huge jump in fines for misleading promotions
The Finance Minister has significantly bolstered the Fair Trading Act, giving it more teeth to go after companies…
Fair Trading Act penalties for misleading promotions to increase
The Finance Minister has significantly bolstered the Fair Trading Act, giving it more teeth to go after companies…
Scammers using ‘extremely sophisticated methods’, one retiree lost $250,000
New Zealanders are losing six-figure sums to scammers pretending to offer anything from jobs to cryptocurrency investments and…
People over State Pension age due up to £305 heating payment from this week
Nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland will receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment from November 16. The…
London v Auckland – how the cost of living compares
London remains the most popular spot for Kiwis looking to experience life overseas – despite the cost of…
Why Christmas BBQ could be a ‘pretty expensive endeavour’
Higher food prices could have New Zealanders rethinking their Christmas meal plans — and a barbecue is likely…
New calls to scrap Basic State Pension and pay everyone equal amounts
The UK Government is being urged to move everyone to the New State Pension and increase the weekly…
Why more Kiwis are choosing to go to Australia
A 27-year-old says his decision to move from Whangārei to Melbourne was “painfully easy” as it meant a…
3 million households in water debt as affordability crisis deepens
Nearly one in five bill payers across England and Wales have been unable to afford their water charges…
South lights hopes of ‘early signs’ of recovery in property market
The housing market remains “broadly flat” with home values across New Zealand dropping 0.8%, according to new figures.…
Study finds Thais the ‘burden-bearers of ASEAN’ as expenses rise but incomes stagnate
Despite a slight rise in Thailand’s consumer confidence index in 2025, Thai households remain in “cautious spending…
Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £18,000
Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help…