Personal Finance

Two Abbots Langley residents hit the jackpot this month.

5 Hertfordshire winners in October's People's Postcode Lottery

Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield is offering advice about energy bills this winter

Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield is offering advice about energy bills this winter

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield: Affording energy bills this winter

Motorway’s winning trio of speed, convenience, and free services makes the sales process smooth

Motorway’s winning trio of speed, convenience, and free services makes the sales process smooth

Sell your car for more money in 2024

Radhika Vora, one of the advisers who helps clients at Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield

Radhika Vora, one of the advisers who helps clients at Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield: Tips to save money on energy bills

Renata from Citizen Advice Welwyn Hatfield

Renata from Citizen Advice Welwyn Hatfield

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice: What you need to do when you buy a second-hand car

Residents of a Panshanger street are upset after living in temporary accommodation six weeks after a sinkhole appears in their street.

Residents of a Panshanger street are upset after living in temporary accommodation six weeks after a sinkhole appears in their street.

Personal Finance

Residents risk safety to move back into homes six weeks after sinkhole appears

The Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield headquarters

The Citizens Advice Welwyn Hatfield headquarters

Personal Finance

Citizens Advice: Do you have problems with a tradesperson's work?

Sales open for new homes in the heart of Hatfield.

Sales open for new homes in the heart of Hatfield.

£285,000 homes to go on sale at new development in Hatfield

Hertsmere EuroMillions winner claims ticket with hours to spare

University of Hertfordshire is set to drop the 100% pay deduction over marking boycott.

University of Hertfordshire is set to drop the 100% pay deduction over marking boycott.

Hatfield university drops 100% pay deduction over marking boycott

Hertfordshire commuters might face a price hike when travelling into London.

Hertfordshire commuters might face a price hike when travelling into London.

Hertfordshire commuters to face price hike as TfL plans to axe Day Travelcards

Post Offices will be at risk after payment cuts have been made for 'hard to place' postmasters.

Post Offices will be at risk after payment cuts have been made for 'hard to place' postmasters.

Post Offices at risk after payment cuts made for 'hard to place' postmasters

Bus fares capped at £2 to be extended until the end of June.

Bus fares capped at £2 to be extended until the end of June.

Personal Finance

Hertfordshire bus fares cap extended until the end of June

University employers have made offer that are being considered by HEC.

University employers have made offer that are being considered by HEC.

Higher Education Committee considers university employer's offer in pay disputes

A special council meeting held on Friday, saw the council agree with the recommendations to make use of £26.4k from the allotments budget.

A special council meeting held on Friday, saw the council agree with the recommendations to make use of £26.4k from the allotments budget.

Over £26,000 cut from Welwyn Hatfield allotment budget

Allotment holders from Welwyn Hatfield at the council meeting earlier this week.

Allotment holders from Welwyn Hatfield at the council meeting earlier this week.

'Power to the people': Allotment holders celebrate motion to reverse price hike

Welwyn Hatfield and Hertsmere among the top eastern regions to pay the most in rent.

Welwyn Hatfield and Hertsmere among the top eastern regions to pay the most in rent.

Rent costs in Welwyn Hatfield among the highest in east of England

Burrowfield garages in Welwyn Garden City.

Burrowfield garages in Welwyn Garden City.

Local government

Welwyn Hatfield residents 'appalled' over 29.92% garage price increase

Moneyhole allotments in Welwyn Garden City.

Moneyhole allotments in Welwyn Garden City.

Petition launched to reverse allotment price hike in Welwyn Hatfield

University of Hertfordshire lecturers and staff that are a part of the UCU strikes.

University of Hertfordshire lecturers and staff that are a part of the UCU strikes.

Further strike day added by University of Hertfordshire staff union

Moneyhole allotment holders during their meeting with councillors.

Moneyhole allotment holders during their meeting with councillors.

'Morally it's just wrong' - Allotment holders' upset over 200 per cent price hike

Hertsmere council's budget for 2023/24 is out now.

Hertsmere council's budget for 2023/24 is out now.

Hertsmere budget 2023/24: Council tax rise and increased pay for staff

Kids Eat Free meal back in Tesco.

Kids Eat Free meal back in Tesco.

Herts: Tesco Kids Eat Free scheme brought back for February half term

Here's our list of Herts postcodes that have won over £1k on the People's Postcode Lottery in January.

Here's our list of Herts postcodes that have won over £1k on the People's Postcode Lottery in January.

Postcode Lottery

Which Hertfordshire postcodes have won over £1k this month?

Food and toiletries donated to Hatfield Foodbank.

Food and toiletries donated to Hatfield Foodbank.

Hatfield Foodbank expects demand to increase in 2023

Protesters outside Grant Shapps office in Hatfield on Saturday, January 14.

Protesters outside Grant Shapps office in Hatfield on Saturday, January 14.

Jobs and careers

'Stand up, fight back' - strikers form picket line outside MP Grant Shapps' office

Charlene Chiwanza, whose personal experience led her to starting the fundraiser.

Charlene Chiwanza, whose personal experience led her to starting the fundraiser.

Charlene's mission to help mothers with the cost of child contact centres

Donations received by SPARKLES to give to struggling families in the borough.

Donations received by SPARKLES to give to struggling families in the borough.

Hatfield community café sets up shop to help struggling families

Potters Bar bus workers strike action cancelled.

Potters Bar bus workers strike action cancelled.

Personal Finance

December strikes called off by Potters Bar bus workers

Day 2 of the University of Herts UCU protest where they are also fighting against the gender and ethnicity pay gap.

Day 2 of the University of Herts UCU protest where they are also fighting against the gender and ethnicity pay gap.

University of Hertfordshire staff fight to close the gender and ethnicity pay gap

University of Hertfordshire lecturers at the UCU day two strikes.

University of Hertfordshire lecturers at the UCU day two strikes.

Update: Day two of strikes as University staff fight for better conditions

University of Hertfordshire strikers at the UCU strikes on campus today.

University of Hertfordshire strikers at the UCU strikes on campus today.

University of Hertfordshire staff strike after pay and conditions dispute

The strikers were supported by the broader labour movement with Labour Member, Stuart Brady, pictured with the strikers.

The strikers were supported by the broader labour movement with Labour Member, Stuart Brady, pictured with the strikers.

Jobs and careers

Hatfield Royal Mail strikes receive support from Labour

We asked our readers to take part in a cost-of-living survey.

We asked our readers to take part in a cost-of-living survey.

Reader's survey: Welwyn Hatfield families worse off than they were a year ago

de Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire.

de Havilland Campus, University of Hertfordshire.

University of Hertfordshire staff set to take strike action over pay

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says equity release is a great way to afford bucket list items during retirement

OPINION: Using equity release to achieve life goals

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

Equity Release offers a potential route back to normality, argues Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Decimated pension? There’s a possible solution

The club is asking the public for help to fund the rising costs of their pools.

The club is asking the public for help to fund the rising costs of their pools.

Help fund rising pool costs for Hatfield Swim Club

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

Renegogiating monthly subscriptions and switching off energy-consuming devices could help you save money, says financial expert Peter Sharkey

OPINION: Switching on to switching off

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

Second-hand car prices have risen dramatically since the pandemic due to microchip shortages

OPINION: How to save money as used car values surge

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

Financial expert Peter Sharkey looks at rising energy bills including how much it will now cost to run a fridge-freezer

OPINION: Look after the pennies...

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you can pay off credit card in debt with equity release from smartER

OPINION: Consolidating debt? Consider the 'smartER' option

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey explains how you could save on your car insurance

OPINION: How motorists can save £300+ on car insurance

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

Equity release has become a popular method for property owners aged 55+ to release tax-free funds from their property and effectively reduce future Inheritance Tax liability for their children

How to avoid a 40pc tax on your home

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

Financial expert Peter Sharkey examines if it is worth investing in dividends from a number of high-performing companies

OPINION: Are average dividend returns of 7pc worth pursuing?

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues nuclear reactors could ensure the UK becomes self-sufficient in energy production by 2035

OPINION: Dramatic action needed on UK fuel security

Hertfordshire's residents and businesses lost £17.9 million to cybercrime between January and June 2022, a cybersecurity study has revealed (File picture)

Hertfordshire's residents and businesses lost £17.9 million to cybercrime between January and June 2022, a cybersecurity study has revealed (File picture)

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Hertfordshire has lost £17.9m to cybercrime this year

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

Not searching for alternative car and home insurance options is costing people hundreds of pounds a year

OPINION: Car insurance savings could reach £319

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that getting active about your finances can save you thousands

OPINION: Jettison inertia and save money

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

Financial expert Peter Sharkey says there are options for those wishing to get the most out of their home without draining their savings

OPINION: Using equity release for home improvements

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

Financial expert Peter Sharkey discusses why a broker's advice can be invaluable for saving on mortgages and car insurance

OPINION: Broker’s advice remains invaluable

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

St Bene't's Church is the oldest building in Cambridge

OPINION: Cost of insuring Victorian homes surges by almost 12pc

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that newly-constructed properties offer opportunities for an immediate uplift in value.

Financial expert Peter Sharkey argues that newly-constructed properties offer opportunities for an immediate uplift in value.

OPINION: Property investment has never been an easy option

The Institute for Economic Affairs called the demographic changes highlighted in the census “an economic time bomb

The Institute for Economic Affairs called the demographic changes highlighted in the census “an economic time bomb

OPINION: Defusing the economic time bomb