As the cost-of-living crisis continues to tighten its grip on household budgets, Royal Mail has delivered another blow with a significant increase in the price of standard first class stamps. However, money guru Martin Lewis has a clever tip to help Brits avoid the hike. The price of standard first …
Read More »Warning issued over 40p grout cleaning tool that should be ‘avoided at all costs’
An expert has warned against a 40p cleaning essential when trying to get rid of grout. Used to fill gaps, grout can discolour over time, giving off reddish tinges due to limescale. Considering most of us would rather rid of the non-aesthetic filler between our tiles, experts have advised against …
Read More »Last day to ‘stock up’ on essential item that will be hiked in price tomorrow
April is a month of change for our personal finances, with changes to taxes, benefits, and pensions affecting people’s wage packets and bank statements across the country. But one small change is due to take effect from tomorrow that could hike up the cost of staying in touch with your …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues stark warning to anyone planning to bulk buy stamps
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone thinking about stocking up on stamps before a big price rise on October 2. The money saving guru, speaking on his BBC podcast told listeners that a key tip he is giving this month is that people should ‘stock up’ in advance …
Read More »Martin Lewis issues stark warning to anyone planning to bulk buy stamps
Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone thinking about stocking up on stamps before a big price rise on October 2. The money saving guru, speaking on his BBC podcast told listeners that a key tip he is giving this month is that people should ‘stock up’ in advance …
Read More »DWP September cost of living payment dates with £300 bonus due in autumn
Millions of people have benefitted from the Government’s Cost of Living payments when it was introduced last year. Now many can also expect a Cost of Living payment in Autumn of a further £300 payment. On the Gov.uk site, eligible households may receive up to five payments if they are …
Read More »Royal Mail whistleblower claims £600 energy vouchers delayed by overtime ban
A Royal Mail whistle-blower in Northern Ireland is claiming £600 energy payment vouchers are being delayed by a ban on overtime work. The postal worker, based in Newry, Co Down, raised their concerns this week, saying the UK government payouts to some of the most vulnerable people on pay as …
Read More »UK retail sales volumes fall by 1% in December
According to the Office for National Statistics, volumes fell by 1%, more than the consensus estimate of 0.5%. This follows a 0.5% drop in November. Retail sales values, unadjusted for price changes, fell by 1.2% last month. When compared with the pre-Covid level in February 2020, total retail sales were …
Read More »Money-saving tips that could help you to live better in 2023
Many people will be looking for ways to make their money go further in 2023 as the cost of living crisis continues to hit personal finances. The Mirror says that those who are unsure of how to get on top of their finances could find inspiration in a Reddit thread …
Read More »Zelda, Super Mario and other retro Nintendo games selling for as much as £700,000
Rare and retro video games have turned out to be almost as big a business as the latest ones available, according to research conducted for an online gambling platform. And at £233,338, the 1990 version of Nintendo World Championships is the most valuable vintage video game currently available. But even …
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