Vicky Shaw

The average UK house price last month was just over £100 away from a record high, according to an index.

The typical property value has risen by around £13,000 over the past year, Halifax said.

The typical property value in September was £293,399, just £108 below a record high of £293,507 set in June 2022, Halifax said

he typical property value in September was £293,399, just £108 below a record high of £293,507 set in June 2022

Do you consider yourself a super organised Christmas shopper, who like to get ahead early? Or are you a self-confessed last-minute dash type of festive shopper?

Reimbursement is mandatory up to the value of £85,000 under the rules set by the Payment Systems Regulator and firms can also opt to apply an excess of up to £100

People falling victim to crimes such as purchase scams, romance frauds and investment scams will have the protections of a new reimbursement code from Monday

People have less than six months left to fill any gaps in their national insurance (NI) records going back as far as 2006 to maximise their state pension.

The proposals could help offer a more predictable income and greater security for future pensioners, the Government said.

More than 10,000 payments worth £12.5 million have already been made