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That Holiday Could Cost You Big Time If You're Getting Carer's Allowance

That Holiday Could Cost You Big Time If You're Getting Carer's Allowance

Carers receiving the £83.30 weekly Carer's Allowance must report holidays abroad exceeding four weeks to the DWP. Failure to report can result in..

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..

I Just Scored Garden Furniture for Basically Nothing at B&Q (and You Should Too)

I Just Scored Garden Furniture for Basically Nothing at B&Q (and You Should Too)

B&Q's summer clearance has reached jaw-dropping levels with garden furniture at fraction of original prices. A sun lounger for just £10 and a..

I Spent £15 Testing Calippo Dupes So You Don't Have To (Spoiler: Aldi Wins)

I Spent £15 Testing Calippo Dupes So You Don't Have To (Spoiler: Aldi Wins)

In a summer where ice lolly prices have soared to £2.90 for a five-pack of Calippos, one parent decided to test supermarket alternatives. The..

So Your GCSEs Are Done... Now What? (And Why Everyone's Ditching Uni Plans)

So Your GCSEs Are Done... Now What? (And Why Everyone's Ditching Uni Plans)

GCSE results day triggers memories of anxiety and uncertainty about the future. Surprisingly, many 16 and 17-year-olds are rejecting the traditional ..

Found the holy grail at Tesco and I'm never buying expensive perfume again

Found the holy grail at Tesco and I'm never buying expensive perfume again

Tesco has launched affordable perfume dupes that are causing quite a stir. For just £7 with a Clubcard, shoppers can purchase alternatives to..

Sports Direct Just Pulled the Plug on Two More Stores (And I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore)

Sports Direct Just Pulled the Plug on Two More Stores (And I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore)

Sports Direct is closing two more stores this fall - Liverpool ONE Shopping Centre on September 29th and Rhyl's White Rose Shopping Centre in October...

Lidl's About to Drop a Kitchen Game-Changer (And I'm Already Camping Outside)

Lidl's About to Drop a Kitchen Game-Changer (And I'm Already Camping Outside)

Lidl is launching the Monsieur Cuisine Smart, a 15-in-1 kitchen appliance, this Thursday for Lidl Plus members. Priced at £299 for members (£399 for ..

Every Restaurant Giving Away Free Food to Students Today (Because We All Need Comfort Carbs After..

Every Restaurant Giving Away Free Food to Students Today (Because We All Need Comfort Carbs After..

A-level students are being treated to an impressive array of free food deals on Results Day. Nando's is offering a free starter or quarter chicken..

Just Found Out About Tesco's Secret £10 Clubcard Deal (And I'm Kicking Myself)

Just Found Out About Tesco's Secret £10 Clubcard Deal (And I'm Kicking Myself)

Tesco's secret Clubcard fuel deal has left some drivers feeling like they've missed out. The offer gives customers a £10 voucher after collecting..

River Island's Brutal Reality Check: 110 More Jobs Gone and I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore

River Island's Brutal Reality Check: 110 More Jobs Gone and I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore

River Island is cutting another 110 jobs and closing 33 stores permanently. This follows 100 job cuts in January, totaling over 200 redundancies..

I Just Spent My Lunch Money on Lidl's New Doughnut (And My Coworkers Think I'm Insane)

I Just Spent My Lunch Money on Lidl's New Doughnut (And My Coworkers Think I'm Insane)

Lidl's new Speculoos doughnuts are creating a social media frenzy, with fans claiming they surpass Krispy Kreme at less than half the price. At just ..

This Wimbledon Chef Just Shut Down His Restaurant and I'm Still Processing It

This Wimbledon Chef Just Shut Down His Restaurant and I'm Still Processing It

Wimbledon chef Alex Kimber has abruptly closed his Heron restaurant in Ryde after five years of operation. Just months after catering for tennis..

I Just Scored the Deal of the Century at B&Q (And You're Gonna Be Jealous)

I Just Scored the Deal of the Century at B&Q (And You're Gonna Be Jealous)

An unexpected trip to B&Q resulted in remarkable clearance finds yesterday. The viral hot air balloon solar lights were marked down to just £5,..

McDonald's Just Killed Off Two of My Favorite Burgers (And I'm Not Okay)

McDonald's Just Killed Off Two of My Favorite Burgers (And I'm Not Okay)

McDonald's has quietly axed the beloved Bacon Double Cheeseburger and Bacon Mayo Chicken from its UK menu. The fan-favourite burgers disappeared in..