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Water Bills About to Hit Different This Summer (And I'm Not Happy About It)

Water Bills About to Hit Different This Summer (And I'm Not Happy About It)

Water companies are rolling out surge pricing trials across 15 firms, potentially charging more during high-demand periods like heatwaves. The..

London's Crawling with Dodgy Builders – And Your Area Might Be Next

London's Crawling with Dodgy Builders – And Your Area Might Be Next

London leads the nation in rogue trader complaints, with nearly 10,000 UK households scammed in 2024. Roofing scams topped the list with over 2,000..

Which Social Spending Nightmare Are You? (And Yes, We All Have One)

Which Social Spending Nightmare Are You? (And Yes, We All Have One)

Brits are spending over £1,000 annually on other people's celebrations, according to a study by savings app Spring. Many feel trapped in a cycle of..

Rachel Reeves Just Screwed Over Every Worker Who Dies Too Young

Rachel Reeves Just Screwed Over Every Worker Who Dies Too Young

Labour confirms pension pots of workers who die before age 55 will face inheritance tax from April 2027. Previously, pensions passed to families..

Why I Still Stuff Crumpled Fivers in My Pocket (And You Probably Do Too)

Why I Still Stuff Crumpled Fivers in My Pocket (And You Probably Do Too)

Despite our digital world, 55% of Brits still carry cash regularly, according to Post Office research. Many essential situations still require..

Claire's Just Told Staff to Block Bailiffs at the Door (This is Getting Messy)

Claire's Just Told Staff to Block Bailiffs at the Door (This is Getting Messy)

Claire's accessory retailer has instructed UK staff to block bailiffs from taking cash or stock amid financial turmoil. This directive follows the..

This Bank Just Changed Everything for First-Time Buyers (And My Landlord Is Probably Sweating)

This Bank Just Changed Everything for First-Time Buyers (And My Landlord Is Probably Sweating)

Santander has dramatically changed the mortgage landscape for first-time buyers, now offering loans up to 5.5 times income with just a 10% deposit. ..

This Napoleonic Fort-Turned-Party Island Just Hit the Market and I'm Obsessing

This Napoleonic Fort-Turned-Party Island Just Hit the Market and I'm Obsessing

This Napoleonic fort-turned-party island has hit the market for £3 million. Located off the Welsh coast, Thorne Island features a Grade II listed..

Got Stung by Your TV Licence? Here's How 300,000 People Are Getting Their Money Back

Got Stung by Your TV Licence? Here's How 300,000 People Are Getting Their Money Back

TV licence cancellations have surged, with 300,000 fewer licences compared to last year. Seven legitimate refund options exist for those who've..

I Slept on My Cat's Cooling Mat and Now I'm Questioning Everything

I Slept on My Cat's Cooling Mat and Now I'm Questioning Everything

I never imagined fighting my cat for a £6 cooling mat, yet here we are in 2024. It all began when a friend texted about stealing her dog's cooling..

Time's Running Out: The £7,500 Childcare Windfall Most Parents Are About to Miss

Time's Running Out: The £7,500 Childcare Windfall Most Parents Are About to Miss

Time's running out for working parents to claim up to £7,500 in free childcare before Saturday's deadline. The Department for Education's childcare..

Brighton's Getting Its IKEA Fix (And I'm Weirdly Excited About It)

Brighton's Getting Its IKEA Fix (And I'm Weirdly Excited About It)

IKEA is opening its new Brighton location this Thursday at 10am in the former Debenhams space at Churchill Square. No more long drives to..

These Fake Shopping Sites Are Getting Scary Good (And I Almost Fell for One)

These Fake Shopping Sites Are Getting Scary Good (And I Almost Fell for One)

AI-generated fake shopping websites are becoming increasingly sophisticated, fooling even cautious consumers. Costco customers have been..

My Battle Against Hard Water (And How I Finally Won)

My Battle Against Hard Water (And How I Finally Won)

Hard water woes plagued a homeowner for three years, causing dingy whites, straw-like hair, and clogged shower heads. A simple overnight vinegar..

Five Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer Without Going Broke

Five Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer Without Going Broke

Summer holidays stretching endlessly with bored kids? Your wallet needn't suffer. The National Railway Museum in York offers free entertainment that ..

Dunelm Just Slashed Fan Prices by Half and I'm Already Ordering Three

Dunelm Just Slashed Fan Prices by Half and I'm Already Ordering Three

Dunelm's fan prices have been slashed by 50%, offering relief during this week's heatwave. A tiny clip-on USB fan for just £1.25 has caught..

Another Day, Another Retail Chain Biting the Dust: Hobbycraft's Nine-Store Bloodbath

Another Day, Another Retail Chain Biting the Dust: Hobbycraft's Nine-Store Bloodbath

Hobbycraft has announced the closure of nine more stores, continuing the retail bloodbath on the high street. Three locations have already shut down ..

Time's Running Out: Free Money Up to £320 Just Sitting There (If You Know Where to Look)

Time's Running Out: Free Money Up to £320 Just Sitting There (If You Know Where to Look)

Time is running out for North Northamptonshire residents to claim up to £320 from the Household Support Fund before the August 25th deadline. The..

Two Universal Credit Lies That Just Cost Me £628 (And Probably You Too)

Two Universal Credit Lies That Just Cost Me £628 (And Probably You Too)

Two Universal Credit myths have cost the author £628. They discovered Universal Credit isn't just for the unemployed - you can work and claim UC..

Nine Ways I've Learned to Survive Heatwaves Without Melting (Or Going Broke)

Nine Ways I've Learned to Survive Heatwaves Without Melting (Or Going Broke)

Britain faces another heatwave, with temperatures hitting 31C across Yorkshire, the Midlands and London. Before cranking expensive air conditioning, ..

Musk's Tesla Just Filed to Sell Electricity in Britain (And I'm Not Sure How to Feel About This)

Musk's Tesla Just Filed to Sell Electricity in Britain (And I'm Not Sure How to Feel About This)

Tesla has filed paperwork to sell electricity directly to British homes and businesses. Andrew Payne, Tesla's European energy operations head,..

My mate Patrick taught me how to actually win at scratchcards (and which ones are total garbage)

My mate Patrick taught me how to actually win at scratchcards (and which ones are total garbage)

A gambling expert reveals insider secrets to winning at scratchcards. Patrick, who runs scratchcard-winners.co.uk, shares that odds are clearly..

Another Spoons Bites the Dust: The Atrium Gets the Axe (And Six More Are Hanging by a Thread)

Another Spoons Bites the Dust: The Atrium Gets the Axe (And Six More Are Hanging by a Thread)

The iconic Wetherspoons chain has permanently closed The Atrium in Birmingham's NEC, following scathing customer reviews calling it the worst ever. ..

Holy Grail Alert: Walkers Just Dropped Two New Flavours (And I'm Not Talking Limited Edition)

Holy Grail Alert: Walkers Just Dropped Two New Flavours (And I'm Not Talking Limited Edition)

Walkers has shocked the crisp world by launching two new permanent flavours - Sticky Teriyaki and Masala Chicken. This marks a historic moment as..

My Teenagers Are Bankrupting Me (And Probably Yours Too)

My Teenagers Are Bankrupting Me (And Probably Yours Too)

Teenage appetites are draining parents' bank accounts nationwide. New research from Asda reveals families with teens spend nearly £23,000 annually..

This £1.35M Hobbit House Made Me Question Everything About Modern Living

This £1.35M Hobbit House Made Me Question Everything About Modern Living

A £1.35M earth-sheltered home has hit the market in West Yorkshire, challenging conventional living spaces. Named Underhill after the hobbit..

I'm 27, Got £120k in the Bank, and I'll Never Work a Regular Job Again

I'm 27, Got £120k in the Bank, and I'll Never Work a Regular Job Again

A 27-year-old named Maria has saved £120k and plans to soft-retire by 40. She began with £2,000 from her grandmother at 18, working multiple side..

Thousands of Parents Need to Get Their Act Together Before This August Deadline (Or Kiss Free..

Thousands of Parents Need to Get Their Act Together Before This August Deadline (Or Kiss Free..

Parents have just three weeks to secure their free childcare code before the August 31st deadline. Missing this deadline means forfeiting up to 30..

Another High Street Bloodbath: The Original Factory Shop Axes Three More Stores (And Yeah, I'm..

Another High Street Bloodbath: The Original Factory Shop Axes Three More Stores (And Yeah, I'm..

The Original Factory Shop is closing three more locations, adding to Britain's high street crisis. Caldicot in Wales was the first to announce..

49 Poundland Stores Are Actually Shutting Down Starting Today (Here's the Full List)

49 Poundland Stores Are Actually Shutting Down Starting Today (Here's the Full List)

Poundland is shutting down 49 stores starting today, following its sale to US investment firm Gordon Brothers for just £1. The new owners are..

The £13,700 New Parent Money Grab (And Why You're Probably Missing Half of It)

The £13,700 New Parent Money Grab (And Why You're Probably Missing Half of It)

New parents could be missing out on up to £13,700 in financial support. The Sure Start grant offers £500 for first babies if you're on qualifying..

Dad Invented the Freddo Bar – Now I Can't Even Look at One

Dad Invented the Freddo Bar – Now I Can't Even Look at One

A 74-year-old woman reveals her father, Harry Melbourne, invented the iconic Freddo chocolate bar when he was just 14 years old in Australia. Leonie ..

My Cupboard Saved Dessert (And My Sanity) Four Times This Week

My Cupboard Saved Dessert (And My Sanity) Four Times This Week

A mum's pantry fruit tins saved the day four times when dessert plans fell through. Her pineapple upside-down cake impressed the mother-in-law using ..

M&S Finally Gets Its Act Together After That Brutal April Hack

M&S Finally Gets Its Act Together After That Brutal April Hack

Marks & Spencer has finally restored its click and collect service after a devastating April cyber attack. The disruption began on April 19th when a ..

Another Mayfair Dream Bites the Dust

Another Mayfair Dream Bites the Dust

Another Mayfair restaurant closes its doors as Roy Ner's Jeru served its final meal on Wednesday after four years in business. The upscale..

Virgin Media Screwed Me Out of £574 When I Moved – Here's How I Finally Got It Back

Virgin Media Screwed Me Out of £574 When I Moved – Here's How I Finally Got It Back

Virgin Media customer battles to recover £574 after moving house. A loyal customer of 25 years was forced to cancel their broadband contract after..

That £10k raise nearly destroyed my finances - here's how I learned to outsmart lifestyle creep the ..

That £10k raise nearly destroyed my finances - here's how I learned to outsmart lifestyle creep the ..

A financial services worker saw her salary jump by £10,000 when moving from Cardiff to London, only to find herself broke within months. Victoria..

Your Benefits Are Coming Early This Month (And Why That Might Actually Screw You Over)

Your Benefits Are Coming Early This Month (And Why That Might Actually Screw You Over)

Bank holiday payment alert: August benefits arriving early on Friday 22nd. The DWP has confirmed all means-tested benefits including Universal..

Found the Deal of the Century: £30 Trampoline That'll Make Your Summer

Found the Deal of the Century: £30 Trampoline That'll Make Your Summer

A massive 10ft trampoline deal at Asda has sparked online frenzy, with some shoppers finding it for just £30 instead of the usual £149. The..

Time's Running Out: Don't Let HMRC Snatch Your Child Benefit Away

Time's Running Out: Don't Let HMRC Snatch Your Child Benefit Away

Parents face imminent Child Benefit cutoff for teens aged 16-19 in education. August 31st is the deadline to notify HMRC if your child remains in..