41 h. ago Warning to millions of homeowners after 850 fake tradesmen caught

Checkatrade has reported a new focus on protecting consumers

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54 h. ago Rachel Reeves’s 5% VAT cut on electricity bills will backfire, experts say

Critics believe cut would mostly benefit better-off people with larger homes and increase carbon emissionsProposals being considered by Rachel Reeves to cut tax on electricity bills will backfire, experts have warned, resulting in a giveaway to richer homeowners and undermining the UK’s climate commitments.The chancellor is understood to be looking at plans to eliminate the 5% VAT charge on electricity bills as a fast and simple way to reduce bills for consumers and ease the cost of living pressures that have aided the rise of Reform UK. Continue reading...

Science

5 d. ago Homeowners given radiator alert as snow blizzard predicted to hit the UK

With snow predicted and temperatures forecast to drop, it's important to stay warm. However, one flooring expert has shared a radiator warning as the weather gets chillier

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6 d. ago Rats and mice will 'avoid visiting' garden if you grow 1 plant

If you're looking for an affordable way to keep rodents at bay, there's a simple trick you can try at home. The simple plant could help keep mice and rats away for good

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7 d. ago Prune these 4 vital plants now and get your best garden ever next spring

It's important to prune certain plants in October to encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms next year - and there are some varieties that need to be trimmed now

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8 d. ago Winter blooms and 'soft fruit': Three things experts say you can plant in your garden this November

If you’re dreaming of a bold-hued tulip bed in the spring, now’s the time to make it happen 🌷

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9 d. ago Rats will steer clear of your home and garden if you grow common plant they detest

If you're looking to keep rats out of your garden naturally, this common plant is the perfect solution. It's also easy to grow and has a lovely scent, making it a great addition to any garden.

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9 d. ago People risking £20,000 fines if they remove common plant from their garden

Gardening professionals shared some of the lesser-known laws around the UK, the potential fines for breaking them and what to be aware of before you start digging around your garden

Economics

1 week ago The kitchen cupboard staple to ‘plant’ in your garden to fend off slugs and snails this winter

THERE'S a handy trick to treat your garden this Autumn, and it promises to banish slugs, snails, and other pests with tails. The hack costs less than £1 and has been recommended by a horticulture expert as a chemical-free alternative to other repellants. Once you've enjoyed your cup of tea, rather than chucking the bag...

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1 week ago These expert tips will protect your precious garden plants from frost this winter

The harsh conditions of Scottish winter can do damage to our beloved shrubs and flowers.

Economics

1 week ago Robins will come to your garden all year if you plant one bulb in the borders

This bright bloom is a great source of food for the nation's favourite bird

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1 week ago I was fuming when my neighbour left a note pegged to my car – but his spelling errors have people in hysterics

MOST of us like to park as close to home as possible, but sometimes, limited spaces mean it isn't possible. And one man decided it wouldn't do any harm to park near his neighbour's house instead. But he clearly thought wrong, as the next time he went to his car he spotted a note pegged...

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2 w. ago Plant one garden bulb now to attract robins to your garden all

Robins are a common sight in British gardens, but they are more likely to visit if you have the right plants and food sources available. Here's how to attract them throughout the year.

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2 w. ago Robins and goldfinches flock to the garden if they see 1 pretty plant

Robins and goldfinches are two of the most beautiful birds you can spot in your garden, and there's one plant that can help attract them to your outdoor space.

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2 w. ago Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh names five plants 'I simply can't ever grow'

Alan Titchmarsh says his garden is unable to grow five plants, but they thrive in his daughters' homes just eight miles away from his

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2 w. ago UK homeowners warned to check attics this month for pests which are illegal to remove

Homeowners have been urged to keep an eye out in their attics for any signs of one particular pest

Events

2 w. ago Rats will stay out of your garden 'for good' if you grow 6 plants 'they hate'

Rats are more likely to enter gardens in winter as they look for a warm shelter, but there are some simple ways to deter them without using harmful chemicals

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2 w. ago Goldfinches will keep coming back to gardens with 1 flower that's their favourite food

Here's how to attract colourful goldfinches to your garden with one simple plant that they absolutely love to eat

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2 w. ago Homeowners urged to use five key plants to make gardens ‘flood ready’

The Department for Environment highlighted five key plant types that can help gardens become ‘flood-ready’

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2 w. ago Defra reveals the ‘right’ plants to protect your garden from heavy rainfall

The Department for Environment highlighted five key plant types that can help gardens become ‘flood-ready’

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