1 hour ago Households on benefits including Universal Credit urged to act today to get cheap broadband

The deal offers average speeds of 36Mbps and is available only to those claiming certain benefits, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit), Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support

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1 hour ago Martin Lewis urges UK households to stock up on emergency supplies – here’s what to buy now

Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, MoneySavingExpert’s Martin Lewis warned it’s not just blackouts we should be ready for – from tinned food to power banks, here’s what he says to keep at home.

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8 h. ago Households urged to save sprouting potatoes and plant them immediately

If you want to grow your very own potatoes then make sure to save your old sprouting spuds - an expert explains how to plant them quickly and easily in time for summer

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10 h. ago Households with no time urged to plant these 'neglect thriving' flowers

If you're too busy to grow a bountiful garden this summer there is no need to miss out - these delightful climbing plants require little to no care and will grow almost anywhere

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42 h. ago Households urged to pour vodka down drains ahead of UK's 'mini heatwave'

Smells coming from your drains can worsen in the hot weather

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55 h. ago Households urged to sprinkle 75p kitchen staple in garden to keep 3 pests away

If your garden is being chewed up by greedy pests then make sure to add this one cheap item to your plant beds - which will help keep hungry critters away for good

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3 d. ago Households urged to save avocado stones and bury them in soil

If you want to grow your very own avocado plant then follow these simple steps - just make sure not to throw out the seed the next time you buy an avocado

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4 d. ago Households with cats using the garden told to make urgent change

Experts urge Brits to fit bell collars on cats as garden birds face alarming population drops with the National Go Birding Day concept highlighting conservation concerns

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4 d. ago Households with foxes in their garden urged to leave out one kitchen scrap

Foxes are nocturnal animals, which means while we sleep, they are awake and often wreaking havoc in gardens. But there's one natural deterrent which could keep them away

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4 d. ago Jeanette Winterson: ‘I’d like to go up in space as a very old lady and just be pushed out’

The Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit author on being a good landlord to a grumpy ghost, her optimism about AI and the ideal size for catsRead more 10 Chaotic QuestionsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailYour debut novel Oranges are Not the Only Fruit turns 40 years old this year. How do you feel about it at this point in your life?Can you believe it? I find that astonishing. I’m always having to think about it because people keep bothering me about it! Its next iteration is a musical, and then I really hope that’s the end. Just let me go! Obviously I love Oranges and I revisited it again with [her 2011 memoir] Why Be Happy When You Could be Normal? and the musical too. Surely, by the rule of three, this is it? Then I can live in peace and plant potatoes. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Households suffering with 2 symptoms urged to wash bedding immediately

People suffering from constant sneezing and itchiness around their eyes should wash their bedding now in a bid to ease their symptoms and get a better night's sleep

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5 d. ago Expert warns that your appliances could be making your allergies worse

As hayfever season gets into full swing, an expert has warned that one household appliance could be aggravating your allergies to no end, urging shoppers to do their research before purchasing

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5 d. ago Urgent warning to parents as common household product leaves daughter 'blinded in one eye'

According to Jodi lowe, her daughter Luca began screaming and inadvertently rubbed the product across her eyes before she could intervene.

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7 d. ago UK households urged to switch off their landlines now to avoid costly bill

Many people are simply not getting enough use out of their home phone to warrant the cost

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8 d. ago Households who get little to no sun in garden urged to plant five flowers that will 'thrive'

Gardening experts have rounded up five climbing plants that will flourish even in the gloomiest of gardens

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9 d. ago Households urged to try 35p spring cleaning trick to ease hay fever symptoms

Hay fever sufferers will be looking for ways to ease their symptoms this spring

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1 week ago Households with barely any sun in the garden urged to plant these 5 flowers

If you want to fill your garden with beautiful climbing plants but don't get much sun, not to worry. Experts reveal five gorgeous climbers that thrive in the shade

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1 week ago Households urged not to pour kitchen ingredient on lawns for crucial reason

Gardeners are encouraged to avoid pouring this common liquid on their lawns as it could be causing more harm than good

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1 week ago Plumber issues urgent warning to households this Easter that could cost you hundreds of pounds

As tempting as it may be to pile all of your dirty plates and pans into the sink after your Easter Sunday roast, one plumber is warning that doing so could end up costing you a hefty price in your wallet

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2 w. ago UK households urged to ditch drying clothes on washing line for one reason

Hay fever season has already started and will last until September, so it's a long period if you've got a pollen allergy - and experts are advising people to avoid drying their clothes outside

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