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Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty?

Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty?

Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty?

Another Costa Bites the Dust: Why Your Favorite Coffee Spot Keeps Disappearing

Another Costa Bites the Dust: Why Your Favorite Coffee Spot Keeps Disappearing

Costa Coffee is closing its Andover Bus Station kiosk in December, marking the 20th location shuttered since last year. Commuters who relied on this ..

This Ghost Estate Has Been Haunting County Durham for Seven Years (And Nobody Knows Why)

This Ghost Estate Has Been Haunting County Durham for Seven Years (And Nobody Knows Why)

A bizarre ghost estate in County Durham has remained empty for seven years, baffling locals. Several houses at the former Brown Jug Inn site in..

My Local Bank Just Disappeared (Along with 64 Others) – Here's the Brutal List

My Local Bank Just Disappeared (Along with 64 Others) – Here's the Brutal List

Banking giants Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland are closing 65 more branches across the UK, starting this month. The closures begin with Lloyds ..

I Taste-Tested Walkers' First New Permanent Flavours in Forever (One Literally Tastes Like My Local ..

I Taste-Tested Walkers' First New Permanent Flavours in Forever (One Literally Tastes Like My Local ..

Walkers has finally introduced new permanent flavours after decades of consistency. The two newcomers, Chicken Masala and Sticky Teriyaki, hit..

How I Managed to Stash Away £10K on Just £21K - My Eight Bank Accounts Strategy (Yes, Really)

How I Managed to Stash Away £10K on Just £21K - My Eight Bank Accounts Strategy (Yes, Really)

A 25-year-old manufacturing tech saved nearly £10K on a £21K salary through a unique banking strategy. Pascaline Kelechi, originally from Nigeria,..

John Lewis is Going All-In on Fashion (And I'm Actually Excited About This)

John Lewis is Going All-In on Fashion (And I'm Actually Excited About This)

John Lewis is adding 100 new clothing brands across all 36 UK stores this autumn. The department store's premium collections will include exclusive..

The Ghost House Next Door Is Driving Us Mental

The Ghost House Next Door Is Driving Us Mental

A derelict house at 21 Braidwood Place has plagued neighbours for over five years. The abandoned property has become an eyesore, with its owner..

This £100K House Looks Like Nothing Special Until You Step Inside

This £100K House Looks Like Nothing Special Until You Step Inside

A seemingly ordinary terraced house in Great Yarmouth hides an extraordinary secret behind its façade. Step inside and you'll discover a..

That £82k Death Tax Hit? Yeah, It's Coming for Your House Too

That £82k Death Tax Hit? Yeah, It's Coming for Your House Too

Britain's middle-class homeowners face a staggering £82,158 inheritance tax bill under new rules. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' October Budget removed..

Listen. If You're on Benefits, Stop What You're Doing and Apply for This £350 NOW

Listen. If You're on Benefits, Stop What You're Doing and Apply for This £350 NOW

Urgent news for benefit recipients - a Household Support Fund offering up to £350 in free cash is available now. The £742million fund runs until..

Found This Dunelm Fire Pit for Under a Tenner – My Tiny Garden Just Got an Upgrade

Found This Dunelm Fire Pit for Under a Tenner – My Tiny Garden Just Got an Upgrade

A bargain hunter struck gold on Dunelm's website, finding a portable fire pit reduced from £39 to just £9.75. The compact, foldable design makes it..

My Sunday Afternoon Batch-Cooking Obsession (And Why You Need It Too)

My Sunday Afternoon Batch-Cooking Obsession (And Why You Need It Too)

A writer shares their transformation from food delivery dependence to batch-cooking convert. Once spending $300 monthly on takeout, their turning..

Spotted: Kellogg's Just Dropped a Cereal That's Making Everyone Lose Their Minds Over Sugar Puffs

Spotted: Kellogg's Just Dropped a Cereal That's Making Everyone Lose Their Minds Over Sugar Puffs

Kellogg's Smacks have arrived in UK supermarkets, priced at £2.50. The sweetened puff wheat cereal, long popular in America, has sparked a wave of..

Another High Street Casualty: The Original Factory Shop Axes Three More Stores (And I'm Not Even..

Another High Street Casualty: The Original Factory Shop Axes Three More Stores (And I'm Not Even..

The Original Factory Shop has announced the closure of three more stores amid a major restructuring effort. The latest casualties include locations..

Amazon Just Dropped Their Temu Killer and I Spent Way Too Much Money Testing It

Amazon Just Dropped Their Temu Killer and I Spent Way Too Much Money Testing It

Amazon has launched a new Haul section to compete with Temu and Shein, offering products under £20. A limited-time 70% off sale has shoppers scoring ..

Banks Are About to Become the DWP's New Watchdogs (And It's Coming Sooner Than You Think)

Banks Are About to Become the DWP's New Watchdogs (And It's Coming Sooner Than You Think)

Banks to become benefits fraud detectives by April 2026 under new government legislation. Financial institutions will scan accounts for..

This Michelin Restaurant Just Charged Me £19 for Water (And I Actually Paid It)

This Michelin Restaurant Just Charged Me £19 for Water (And I Actually Paid It)

A Michelin restaurant in Macclesfield has unveiled Britain's first water-only menu, with bottles priced up to £19. Chef-owner Joseph Rawlins and..

That £800 Government Loan Everyone's Talking About - Here's What They Don't Tell You

That £800 Government Loan Everyone's Talking About - Here's What They Don't Tell You

The DWP's Budgeting Loans can provide up to £812 when financial emergencies strike. This isn't free money – it's repaid from future benefits, though ..

That Time I Stared at £9k Debt on a £9k Salary and Actually Fixed It

That Time I Stared at £9k Debt on a £9k Salary and Actually Fixed It

A 46-year-old Chester woman went from £30k salary to £9k while facing £9k debt. Jo Beevers' shopping habits spiraled out of control, including..

Why I'm Telling Every Unemployed Brit Under 25 to Pick Up a Trowel

Why I'm Telling Every Unemployed Brit Under 25 to Pick Up a Trowel

Young Brits urged to consider construction careers as success stories emerge. Eighteen-year-old Brooke Knight earns more than many graduates after..

My Inbox is Full of Pet Drama (And Honestly, I'm Here for It)

My Inbox is Full of Pet Drama (And Honestly, I'm Here for It)

Pet expert shares wild tales from their inbox at tails.com after a decade of answering animal questions. From cats ruining designer furniture to..

This B&M Garden Bench Deal Has Me Questioning Everything I Know About Retail Pricing

This B&M Garden Bench Deal Has Me Questioning Everything I Know About Retail Pricing

B&M garden benches are causing a stir on social media after shoppers discovered they're scanning at £20 instead of the £45 price tag. The pricing..

B&M Just Threw Christmas at Us in August and I'm Having Feelings About It

B&M Just Threw Christmas at Us in August and I'm Having Feelings About It

B&M has sparked controversy by stocking Guylian advent calendars in August, while Britain still endures a heatwave. The £12 calendar features milk..

Poundland's About to Axe Another 15 Shops Tomorrow (And I'm Honestly Getting Depressed About the..

Poundland's About to Axe Another 15 Shops Tomorrow (And I'm Honestly Getting Depressed About the..

Poundland is closing another 15 shops tomorrow, adding to 48 closures already announced this month. Clearance sales have created chaotic scenes,..

That Tiny £10 Christmas Bonus Is Back – And Honestly, It's Getting Embarrassing

That Tiny £10 Christmas Bonus Is Back – And Honestly, It's Getting Embarrassing

The tiny £10 Christmas bonus is back for millions of benefit claimants this December. First introduced in 1972, this payment has never been..

I Spent Three Years Learning How to Actually Win at Bingo (And You Won't Believe What Works)

I Spent Three Years Learning How to Actually Win at Bingo (And You Won't Believe What Works)

Bingo isn't just a game for pensioners – it can be surprisingly profitable, as one player discovered after winning £2,400. Monday sessions offer..

Found This Insane Garden Tool at Lidl That's £65 Cheaper Than Bosch (My Neighbor's Going to Hate Me)

Found This Insane Garden Tool at Lidl That's £65 Cheaper Than Bosch (My Neighbor's Going to Hate Me)

A bargain hunter discovered Lidl's Parkside Electric Leaf Blower and Vacuum launching this Sunday for just £29.99. The device is £65 cheaper than..

That Time I Accidentally Threw £159 at the BBC and They Made Me Jump Through Hoops to Get It Back

That Time I Accidentally Threw £159 at the BBC and They Made Me Jump Through Hoops to Get It Back

A pensioner over 75 accidentally paid £159 for a TV licence they were entitled to receive for free. Shortly after, they were diagnosed with cancer,..

Wait, Free Money is Actually Landing in Bank Accounts? Here's the Deal

Wait, Free Money is Actually Landing in Bank Accounts? Here's the Deal

Cornwall Council is depositing £140 directly into thousands of bank accounts, no application required. The money comes from the Government's..

The Labubu Nightmare: How Fake Monster Dolls Are Putting Kids at Risk

The Labubu Nightmare: How Fake Monster Dolls Are Putting Kids at Risk

Dangerous counterfeit Labubu dolls are flooding UK markets, with thousands of Lafufu knock-offs seized by Border Force. These fake monster dolls..

Living with Dad (and His Legendary Mac & Cheese) Just Saved Us £2,375 This Month

Living with Dad (and His Legendary Mac & Cheese) Just Saved Us £2,375 This Month

Living with three generations under one roof has saved Lucy's family £2,375 monthly. The 40-year-old moved back to her father's home in 2011 for..

How I Dodged That Bloody £174 TV Licence (And You Can Too)

How I Dodged That Bloody £174 TV Licence (And You Can Too)

How I dodged the £174.50 TV licence fee using two legal methods. The first loophole targets over-75s who qualify for Pension Credit if earning less..

Lidl Just Dropped a Thermomix Knockoff That'll Save You Over a Grand

Lidl Just Dropped a Thermomix Knockoff That'll Save You Over a Grand

Lidl is launching the Monsieur Cuisine Smart, a Thermomix alternative priced at just £299 for Lidl Plus members compared to the Thermomix TM7's £1..

Turns out I've been hemorrhaging money to student loans for years (and you probably are too)

Turns out I've been hemorrhaging money to student loans for years (and you probably are too)

Over one million university graduates overpaid their student loans last year, according to the Student Loans Company. You might be one of them if..

The Council Tax Bailiff Crisis That's Destroying Families (And Nobody's Talking About It)

The Council Tax Bailiff Crisis That's Destroying Families (And Nobody's Talking About It)

Council tax bailiff referrals have surged by 13% across England, plunging thousands of families into crisis. Missing just one payment can trigger..

Admiral Just Dropped £50M Because They've Been Screwing Over Crash Victims

Admiral Just Dropped £50M Because They've Been Screwing Over Crash Victims

Admiral Insurance has set aside £50 million to compensate customers who received lowball settlements for stolen or totaled cars. The Financial..

This Famous TV Manor Just Hit the Market Again – And Yes, You Know It From THAT Scene

This Famous TV Manor Just Hit the Market Again – And Yes, You Know It From THAT Scene

Luckington Court, the iconic manor featured as Longbourn in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, is back on the market. After..

My Brutal Amazon Prime Reality Check (Spoiler: The Math Might Shock You)

My Brutal Amazon Prime Reality Check (Spoiler: The Math Might Shock You)

Amazon Prime's true value questioned after thorough investigation. The £95 annual fee requires 19 small orders to break even on delivery costs alone...

That Awkward Moment When Aldi's Tills Start Making Up Their Own Prices

That Awkward Moment When Aldi's Tills Start Making Up Their Own Prices

Aldi shoppers across the UK were unexpectedly charged Irish bottle deposits on their drinks purchases. A Castleford woman discovered 15p charges on..