15 h. ago Brits shell out £5bn to fix DIY blunders as experts issue warning

New poll reveals Brits aren’t afraid to get stuck in with their home improvements, as 93% have tried their hand at DIY jobs but they don't always go to plan.

Events

16 h. ago Brits spend £5bn fixing DIY disasters that could have had disastrous results

Nearly all Brits are willing to roll up their sleeves and tackle home improvement projects themselves, but they don't always work out as they should.

Economics

56 h. ago Brits spend over £200 a year on organic beauty amid 'clean living' trend

Brits are increasingly mindful of what they put on their skin, opting for organic beauty products and paying a premium for cleaner options.

Economics

9 d. ago Brits spend £31bn a year on clothes, how do your shopping habits stack up?

A recent survey has revealed the most common reasons for a wardrobe refresh - from a special occasion to a new relationship - but how often do you spend on clothes?

Economics

9 d. ago Brits splash out £600 a year on clothes – discover your shopping style with quiz

A new survey has revealed how much Brits spend on new clothes every year, and the reasons for a wardrobe refresh - but what's your shopping style? Find out with this new quiz.

Economics

2 w. ago Brit dad fights for life in Thai hospital as family spend £500 a day on treatment

Alexander Parker, 73, is in intensive care in Thailand with suspected lymphoma and his family are desperatley trying to have him repatriated to the UK for NHS treatment

Economics

3 w. ago Failed house buys costing Brits £1.5bn a year as government urged to fix ‘antiquated’ system

Buyers are being let down by a system that ‘drains their mental, emotional and physical health’, Santander say

Economics

3 w. ago Britons lose £1.5bn a year in failed house buys as government urged to fix ‘antiquated’ system

£1.5bn a year is lost in the economy and by consumers from failed property transactions, a major bank has claimed

Economics

4 w. ago Meet the British woman preparing to spend a whole year on Mars without ever leaving terra firma

Laura Marie (pictured), from Devon, will pass 378 days in a simulated version of conditions on Earth's neighbouring planet, at Nasa's Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.

Economics