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Thousands of people missing out on council tax discounts worth up to £900
1+ week, 4+ day ago (924+ words) New Council Tax bills for 2026/27 are due to arrive this month with most local authorities across Scotland expected to increase the annual amount for the majority of households. However, thousands of people may not be aware of the Council Tax…...
Aldi's £99.99 high-pressure washer is on sale just in time for spring
1+ week, 3+ day ago (411+ words) As the weather begins to warm up, many of us are turning our attention to the garden. Spring is the perfect time to get outdoor spaces back into shape, whether that means uncovering furniture, pruning, planting or mowing the lawn....
People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,203 a month
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1196+ words) The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show there are currently 8.3 million people across Great Britain claiming Universal Credit. The income-related benefit is designed to help people with everyday living costs and is available for those…...
Gardener films unexpected guest visiting yard to snack on new native plants: 'I am amazed"
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (396+ words) Embracing native plants in your yard won't just add to its aesthetic value. Your wildlife neighbors will thank you for providing extra food and habitat, like they did for one Redditor who now has a special daily visitor. In a…...
Full list of benefits and one-off payments only people in Scotland can claim
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (1189+ words) Social Security Scotland helped more than 960,000 people receive financial support through 17 devolved benefits during the last financial year. This includes help for families on low incomes, pensioners, young people looking for work and unpaid carers. Scotland's benefit agency also provides…...
I've had no central heating for over a year – here's how to cope in a cold snap
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1001+ words) I am one of those people who feels the cold. I'm the woman still wearing a Fair Isle jumper in June, when everyone else has gleefully leapt into T-shirts and flip-flops. I like blankets, I hoard scarves and I am…...
Martin Lewis urges people to check for Council Tax back payment or discount
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1071+ words) Martin Lewis is urging everyone to take a look at their finances this month to see if there are simple ways to unlock savings or boost household income. The bumper checklist in this week's MoneySavingExpert (MSE.com) newsletter covers a…...
New call to scrap £180 TV licence fee for people over State Pension age
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (769+ words) The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recently announced that the TV licence fee is set to go up "5.50 from "174.50 to "180 per year from April 1. The DCMS said the cost is rising "in line with inflation" as required by…...
‘‘I swapped my hob and oven for an air fryer – here are my honest thoughts’
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1882+ words) I don't understand the hype around air fryers. Online reviews and mouthwatering TikToks had prepared me for super crunchy fried dishes and restaurant-quality chips. Perhaps I'd set my expectations too high, but I got crispy-in-places potato wedges and vegetables that…...
Should you open your windows to banish condensation when the heating's on?
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (642+ words) With the Met Office predicting a chance of cold weather and snow for some areas of the UK next week, you might be keeping the heating on for longer, including overnight. While sealing up the house and turning up the…...