House prices are on the rise, according to new figures from both the Halifax and Nationwide, and even though the reported increases are 1.2 per cent and 0.4 per cent respectively, it sounds like bad news for would-be first time buyers.

London 2012 is gearing up to become the ‘contactless’ Olympics, with the need to queue for tickets, entry and transport negated by cards that you simply wave at a terminal and smartphones or tablets that beam payment information from a distance.

Young people need more advice to help them build up their savings as they prepare for university, an expert has warned.

As part of their budgeting efforts, people will need to plan ahead for higher train costs in the months to come as regulated rail fares look set to go up substantially in the new year.

The infamous all-inclusive holiday turns out to be fairly exclusive for many people, according to a poll by the Post Office.