At the tender age of 19, Stephanie Ward from Bedlington was asked by a family member to take out a loan in her name to repair a vehicle.

Exciting yet somewhat daunting news is on the horizon for many bank customers.

Kicking off with a bang, average property prices in the UK have surged by 1.7% to £366,189, marking the largest early-year increase since 2020.

Council tax is an essential part of living in the UK, as it helps fund local services such as schools, roads, and waste management.