Hello 2026. 👋 This year’s packed with key money dates! We’ve rounded them all up in one place so you can plan ahead, dodge surprises and feel a bit more in control of your money this year. 🧡 #2026 #MoneyDates #NewYear

The New Year is on its way - and it’s bringing a cold snap and £25 payments. ❄️ The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that cold weather payments have now been triggered in several areas. https://bit.ly/3YlXJTt #NewYear #Benefits #DWP

Best financial new year’s resolutions if you’re really struggling. 💸 It’s still tough out there. If you can barely afford to keep the lights on, increasing your pension contributions or setting up a stocks and shares ISA is probably the last thing on your mind. https://bit.ly/4qvjaNR

2026 bank holiday dates that could affect your benefit payments. 📆 We all love a good bank holiday weekend and there are plenty to look forward to in 2026. https://bit.ly/4pYlEEt #BankHoliday #Benefits #UC

Scams to watch out for in 2026. 👀 Scams were everywhere in 2025, with criminals becoming more convincing and harder to spot. https://bit.ly/4aFfCnB #Scams #2026 #ScamAware

40 ways to get fit for free. 🏃 2026 is nearly here, and, if getting fit and spending less are on your New Year wish list, you’re in luck. https://bit.ly/49zAGe7 #GetFit #NewYear #NewYearResoultions

About to tackle the post-Christmas clean up? Try these inventive and free DIY cleaning tips! 🧹 Christmas Day might have been and gone, but the festive mess has a habit of hanging around https://bit.ly/4jju9aN #Christmas #Cleaning #2026Reset

Looking for last-minute New Year’s Eve plans? Here are 5 budget-friendly ideas. 🎉 #NYE #NewYearsEve #Fireworks

The best times to bag yellow sticker discounts this Christmas Eve. 💸 If you’ve left buying your Christmas food late, or you’re happy to take a bit of a gamble, you could save some serious money this Christmas Eve - but only if you time it right. https://bit.ly/3NexCvc #YellowSticker #Discount

Where to bag Christmas last-minute supermarket bargains. 🎄 It’s Christmas Eve and if you’re feeling unprepared, you’re not alone. You might not have Christmas completely ‘sewn up’, but don’t panic, you’ve still got time. https://bit.ly/3YaFa4I #Christmas #MoneySaving

The AI voice scam that preys on your fears – how you can protect yourself. ⚠️ You receive a voicemail. It sounds exactly like someone you love. They say they’re in trouble. They sound scared and that they need help immediately. https://bit.ly/44GXyFQ #Ai #Scam #ScamAware

What kind of Christmas shopper are you? 🛍️ The big day is nearly here and for many of us, that means lots of frantic, last-minute rushing round packed-out shops. https://bit.ly/4p9xXNc #Christmas #Shopping

Could you be targeted as a ‘money mule’ – here’s what to look out for. 👀 If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve seen posts promising easy money, quick cash, or ‘no-experience’ jobs. https://bit.ly/3YN0flH #MoneyMule #SocialMedia #ScamAware

How can drivers save money at the fuel pump? 🚗 Petrol and diesel prices might have come down slightly over the last year, but many drivers are still paying more than they should to fill up their car. https://bit.ly/4jdgDp5 #Fuel #CostOfLiving #Car

Expensive presents aren’t the key to a happy Christmas. 🎁 Christmas Day is now less than 72 hours away - and making sure everything’s perfect probably hasn’t come cheap. https://bit.ly/3MMSNV7 #Christmas #Presents #Money

Households try to cut costs this Christmas. 🎄 New research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has found that more than half (51%) are buying fewer presents this year. https://bit.ly/4qk1aWu #Christmas #CostOfLiving

Tap now, worry later? 💳 From 19 March next year, changes to contactless payment rules will allow banks to increase spending limits - and in some cases let customers set their own. https://bit.ly/3MWJFNE #Contactless #Debt #Money

Key money dates for your money in 2026. 📆 2026 is nearly here, and with it comes a calendar full of money dates that could affect your bills, pay, benefits and taxes. https://bit.ly/48XKPjm #2026 #KeyMoneyDates #MoneyTips

2025 Christmas dates that’ll affect your DWP payments. 🎄 Christmas is fast approaching, and for many people receiving benefits, it can be confusing to know when payments will arrive. https://bit.ly/4946Qgy #Christmas #DWP #Benefits

Save money by using Christmas leftovers. 🍗 Christmas week is nearly here, so it’s time to load up our shopping trollies with more food than we know what to do with. https://bit.ly/4qju6ya #Christmas #Leftovers #FoodWaste

Contactless £100 payment limit to be lifted: why setting your own limit matters more than ever. 💳 The £100 contactless card payment limit is set to be lifted, or even removed entirely, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed. https://bit.ly/4pLShFo #FCA #Contactless #Money

How to boss cost-cutting Scrooge stylee. 💰 If it feels like everyone you know is tightening their belt, that’s because they probably are. https://bit.ly/4q5oJTD #Scrooge #MoneyTips #Saving

Festive opening hours. 🎄 We’re giving our teams time to rest and spend with loved ones, so our hours may change slightly. You can still find trusted advice on our website anytime, day or night. 🧡 #Christmas #OpeningHours

Cash Access UK opens its 200th banking hub: what is a banking hub anyway? 💰 Cash Access UK is a not-for-profit organisation, funded by major high street banks. https://bit.ly/3KGZ6ci #CashAccessUK #BankingHub #Banks

Interest rates cut to 3.75%. 💰 The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 3.75% - the lowest level in nearly three years. https://bit.ly/48LvKmi #InterestRate #BankOfEngland #Money

Don’t get caught out by warm home discount scams. 💡 Households have been urged to watch out for scammers pretending to offer help with the warm home discount. https://bit.ly/4qgCpuz #WarmHomeDiscount #ScamAware

Watch out for self-assessment scams. 🔍 People who need to submit a self-assessment tax return have been urged to watch out for possible scams. https://bit.ly/4pI3uGW #SelfAssessment #Tax #TaxReturn

6 ways to make the most of your unwanted Christmas presents. 🎁 A recent Finder. com survey found that 3 in 5 Brits – around 31 million people - have received an unwanted gift at Christmas. https://bit.ly/4aGfm83 #Christmas #Presents #Vinted

Kelly started cleaning on her day off just to make ends meet. Now she runs a thriving, purpose-led cleaning business built on sustainability, employs 14 people and supports other women into work. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3XVySWj #SideHustle #Cleaning #Business

How you can avoid getting dragged into ‘panic weekend’. 🎁 The Christmas shopping rush is expected to peak this Saturday, in what’s been dubbed ‘Super Saturday’, or even ‘panic weekend’. https://bit.ly/49h5EYj #PanicWeekend #Christmas #Shopping

Why your Christmas chocolate tubs are getting smaller. 🍫 Do you ever feel that those big tubs of Christmas chocolates don’t go as far as they used to? https://bit.ly/3MHAr83 #Christmas #Shrinkflation #QualityStreet

Inflation falls to 3.2%. 📉 That’s the second fall in inflation in a row and a bigger drop than many analysts had expected. https://bit.ly/3Y00Dgt #Inflation #CostOfLiving #Money

Almost half of us cutting back on energy – survey finds. 💡 According to MoneySuperMarket, 49% of households are limiting energy use as the Ofgem price cap rises to £1,758 in January. https://bit.ly/4pNSkRm #Energy #EnergyBills #CostOfLiving

Savvy shoppers buying Christmas presents second-hand. 🛍️ Buying Christmas presents isn’t cheap, but there is one great way to make your budget go further - getting them second-hand. https://bit.ly/4iZEkRL #SecondHand #Christmas #Presents

Do you set a budget for Christmas? 🎄 Millions of us go into the festive season intending to be disciplined and organised with our Christmas shopping. https://bit.ly/3N0FYXc

All the places where kids eat free (or cheap) this Christmas 2025. 🍽️ The Christmas holidays can be magical, but they can also get expensive quickly. https://bit.ly/4qhEw1j #KidsEatFree #SchoolHolidays #Christmas

How to be £1,000 better off in the new year (without burning out). 💸 January can feel like a financial hangover. Bills land, credit card statements arrive and money suddenly feels tight again. https://bit.ly/3MwO5ea #NewYear #MoneySaving #Benefits

Last-minute Christmas shopping could leave you in debt until the 2030s. 🛍️ With Super Saturday landing on 20 December, millions of people will be making a final dash for presents, food and festive extras. https://bit.ly/3L0j95s #ChristmasShopping #SuperSaturday #Debt

Dosh dilemma: Five-star review sparks five-star fury for Ben. 🌟 Ben wanted to buy his girlfriend a pair of curling tongs for her birthday. He knew nothing about curling tongs, so, like many of us, relied on online reviews. https://bit.ly/3L4RBvN #ConsumerRights #FakeReviews #Scam

£25 Christmas dinner for 4?! 🎄 We put the Iceland Christmas dinner box to the test, it was easy, tasty and there was plenty of food. 🍗✨ What’s on your Christmas dinner menu this year? #Iceland #Christmas #ChristmasDinner

1 in 4 Brits ‘will use credit to cover Christmas costs’. 💳 According to Yorkshire Building Society (YBS), nearly one in four (24%) people plan to use some form of credit to cover their Christmas expenses. https://bit.ly/48Dox7F #Credit #ChristmasCost #Debt

How to beat chocolate shrinkflation. 🍫 The festive season is in full swing and it’s time to have a few cheeky Quality Streets and get the kids’ selection boxes wrapped. https://bit.ly/48VqGKK #Chocolate #Shrinkflation #Inflation

Save money by repairing and rewearing. 🪡 In a world of fast fashion, it’s easier than ever to quickly replace ripped or worn-out clothes with brand new ones. https://bit.ly/4pKFcfM #FastFashion #Sustainability #SaveMoney

‘Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies’: Gen Z most secretive when it comes to money. 🤐 Who’s the most secretive generation when it comes to money? According to a new survey, it’s Gen Z, those aged 18 – 28. https://bit.ly/3XVVTZd #GenZ #Money #TalkMoney

Nearly one in four working families rely on food banks. 🍞🥦 Even with a paid job, thousands of parents are turning to food banks for support. https://bit.ly/48Vr7Vo #FoodBank #Poverty #CostOfLiving

Deals of the week: Power up for less this Xmas with the best battery bargains. 💰 We’ve all been there. Christmas morning arrives, the kids are desperate to play with their new toy… no batteries. https://bit.ly/3MACbQo #Christmas #Deals #SaveMoney

Some of these Christmas wishes were adorable… Some were terrifyingly expensive. 😅 If you’re feeling the pressure, you’re definitely not alone this festive season. 🧡 #ChristmasList #Christmas #Presents

Our office tree is full of Age UK gift tags once more. ✨ 🎁 Throwback to packing this gift bag last Christmas, a tradition we’re so happy to continue. 🧡 #AgeUK #Christmas #ChristmasGifts

Families are missing out on holiday activities and food (HAF) support – how to check if you’re eligible. 🔍 https://bit.ly/3MRHJ94 #Parents #SchoolHolidays #ChildCare

A Christmas price freeze: festive dinners hold steady despite rising food costs. 🎄 Good news for festive shoppers. The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner is set to stay virtually the same as last year, and may even be a touch cheaper. https://bit.ly/4q0J6AF #ChristmasDinner #Food #Money