October will see a big change to the household budgets of everyone across the country, with gas and electricity prices changing again while a number of HMRC and SWP benefits roll out, There are also key dates for taxes, changes to travel rules and new rules for takeaways. The Mirror …
Read More »Royal Mail says ‘items will be repaired’ as postman quits job
A postman has resigned after Royal Mail launched an investigation into post that had been tampered with. The postal service says the items will now be repaired and handed to their intended homeowners. Customers will be able to file a claim for compensation for anything that has been lost or …
Read More »Driver fined £70 for pausing to let pedestrians cross the road
A driver says he has been fined £70 after stopping his car to let pedestrians cross the road before he turned into an entrance. Ash Hulme says he was pulling into a car park when he stopped to let pedestrians cross in front of him. But four months later Ash …
Read More »Postman thought he would die as dog dragged him to the ground
A postman thought he was going to die when a dog chased him down and dragged him to the ground, a court heard. Postman Steven McKay was attacked by a Belgian shepherd in September last year, the court was told. Owner Joseph Blaney, 37, begged him not to call the …
Read More »Driver fined £70 for pausing to let pedestrians cross the road
A driver says he has been fined £70 after stopping his car to let pedestrians cross the road before he turned into an entrance. Ash Hulme says he was pulling into a car park when he stopped to let pedestrians cross in front of him. But four months later Ash …
Read More »eBay bidding war sees rare 20p coin selling for more than 1,000 times its face value
Spending cash can be a rare thing these days but when we do we can be handed a mass of coins in our change. And while many of us don’t give them a second glance it is always worth giving them a quick check over. For if you get lucky …
Read More »Doctor warns of vomiting and diarrhoea risks by sharing a bed with your pet
People are being warned by doctors to avoid sleeping in bed with their pets this autumn due to potential health risks. As Autumn approaches, pet owners may notice an increase in their furry friend’s hair shedding. And whilst sharing your bed with your pet may seem like a cosy idea, …
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 »Money-Saving Expert urges people to stock up on £1 household item before October
A popular consumer website is warning people to stock up on first-class stamps before the price increases. First-class stamps will rise by 14%, from £1.10 to £1.25. The price of second-class stamps will remain unchanged, Money Saving Expert says. Royal Mail said that a first-class stamp would rise as the …
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