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3 simple energy-saving tips to cut your bills by up to "433 before July's price hike
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (582+ words) Millions of households are bracing for higher energy bills this summer, with new figures revealing a huge spike in people searching for help as costs continue to climb. Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, adding around "221 a…...
HMRC confirms pension tax changes that could leave families with bigger bills
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (702+ words) Families could face bigger inheritance tax bills, longer probate delays and a significant increase in paperwork under major pension changes confirmed by HMRC. New guidance published by HMRC confirms that from April 6, 2027, most unused private pension pots and pension death…...
How to get up to "32 of food for "3 in new Co-op trial
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (480+ words) Shoppers could get up to "32 worth of fruit and vegetables for just "3 under a new trial being launched by Co-op. The supermarket has unveiled its new "Second Chance Saver Bags", which will be sold exclusively through Deliveroo and packed with…...
Hidden discounts that could reduce your monthly bills if you're on benefits
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (383+ words) Millions of households could be paying far more than they need to for essential bills, with watchdogs warning that huge numbers of people are missing out on discounts worth hundreds of pounds a year. A new report from the National…...
Premium Bonds odds to improve from July 2026 as NS&I adds 322, 000 extra prizes
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (609+ words) Hundreds of thousands more people could be in with a chance of winning Premium Bonds prizes from July, with NS&I (National Savings and Investments) improving the draw odds. The chances of winning a prize will improve from 23, 000-to-one to…...
Is any handbag really worth "65, 000? Footballers clearly think so
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (580+ words) Why do people pay tens of thousands for a handbag? Picture: Pixabay WHEN it comes to handbags I always thought that men were the more sensible of the species. They didn't seem to be party to the madness that drives…...
Streaming platform adds 5 new channels with more 'iconic' UK shows
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (342+ words) TV streaming platform Roku'announced the launch of five new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels from ITV Studios this week. The move builds on the introduction of more than 40 FAST channels to the platform last year. Roku says the new…...
Financial support announced for households reliant on heating oil
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (159+ words) FINANCIAL support has been announced for households reliant on heating oil. The Government has pledged "53 million in aid for vulnerable households following a sharp rise in heating oil prices linked to global energy disruption. The increase in costs comes after…...
DWP issues Universal Credit update to thousands of claimants 'help is at hand"
3+ mon, 1+ hour ago (372+ words) The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update about a Universal Credit change. It follows letters being sent out to certain claimants. Millions of people on older benefits have gradually been moved over to the new Universal…...
Chocolate bar sold in major UK supermarkets 'will not shrink' amid rising costs
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (549+ words) A chocolate maker has promised not to shrink its bars despite rising costs and industry pressure. Tony's Chocolonely is'known for its chunky 180g bars and'innovative flavours, and'has more than 20 partners, including Waitrose and Aldi, who use the firm's cocoa bean sourcing…...