10 articles tagged with Student.
An apprenticeship pays from day one but at a lower minimum wage; university costs upfront (via loans) but can lead to higher graduate pay. A worked financial comparison for 2026 school-leavers.
Telematics insurance can cut a new driver's premium significantly — or penalise them at renewal if driving data is poor. A worked comparison for 2026.
Why insurers charge 17-year-olds so much more, and the concrete ways to bring a first premium down — black box policies, named drivers, car choice and no-claims building.
Lessons, the theory test, the practical test, and first-year insurance add up to a lot more than the headline £62 test fee. A realistic total budget for learning to drive in 2026.
Learner drivers practising in a family car often need short-term or add-on provisional cover rather than a full annual policy. What it costs and when it makes sense in 2026.
Tuition is free, but transport, equipment, exam retakes and lost part-time earnings all add up. A realistic family budget for sixth form or college years in 2026.
At 18 a Junior ISA automatically becomes an adult ISA and the child gets full control of the money. Here's what changes, the tax rules, and the decisions worth making in the first year.
Most student grants and bursaries are not taxable income. But some NHS bursaries, research stipends and means-tested grants have different treatment. Full 2026 guide.
Council Tax Reduction explained for 2026: how to apply, income and capital rules, disregarded persons, single-person discount and backdating up to 6 years.
Starting your first job in 2026? Here's how PAYE, National Insurance, student loan deductions and pension contributions work, and how to read every line of your payslip.
