7 h. 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

Events

13 h. 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.

Events

14 h. ago Energy price cap set to fall in July as Trump tariffs bring unexpected effects

UK households could soon see a £166 drop in bills on average

Politics

15 h. ago Energy bills forecast to fall this summer in rare good news for millions of households

Industry experts Cornwall Insight is predicting that regulator Ofgem’s price cap will fall by nearly 9% in July, from the current £1,849 a year to £1,683

Economics

15 h. ago Lock in your spring energy deal now with this free tool before summer price hikes

Don’t wait for warmer weather to push up tariffs — this free tool helps you switch providers and lock in a better deal in minutes.

Economics

41 h. 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

Economics

66 h. 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

Politics

3 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

Politics

4 d. 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

Politics

6 d. 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

Society

6 d. 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

Events

7 d. ago Donald Trump threatens to withdraw US from Ukraine peace talks if deal proves difficult

President Trump warned the US could 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if the talks prove to be 'very difficult', as the previous 30-day deal to protect energy infrastructure from Russian attack ends

Economics

9 d. ago Asian shares sell off as US curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China fuel trade fears; UK inflation slows to 2.6% – business live

Gold surges nearly 2% to new record high; UK food inflation slows and fuel prices fall while clothes prices riseFinancial markets are betting on an interest rate cut from the Bank of England meeting at its May meeting, estimating an 86% probability.They have fully priced in three quarter-point rate reductions this year.A sharp pickup in inflation from April is all but guaranteed. Ofgem’s 6.4% increase to its price cap, after a large fall last year, means we expect the energy component will add 0.7ppts to CPI inflation in April. A significant increase in water bills means the contribution from the core goods category is also set to rise. In addition, we expect businesses to pass on some of the increase in labour costs caused by the recent rises in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage onto consumers. Inflation is likely to peak in the autumn, before starting to cool as the contribution from the energy category fades.The MPC has lowered Bank R...

Economics

1 week 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

Politics

1 week ago Viagogo failing to prevent potentially unlawful practices, say campaigners

Listings on resale site suggest that touts are speculatively selling tickets they do not yet haveThe ticket resale platform Viagogo has been accused of failing to prevent “misleading and potentially unlawful” practices on its platform, despite facing intense scrutiny as the government consults on new anti-touting laws.Ministers are weighing up plans to cap the price at which tickets can be resold, after Labour pledged in its election manifesto to tackle ticket touts using platforms such as Viagogo and StubHub to charge fans huge mark-ups for in-demand shows. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago How Nationwide, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander customers can claim £250

The new tax year started on April 6, and savings experts have urged households to make the most of their money by moving it out of low interest rate accounts

Economics

1 week ago UK households urged to stockpile bottled water immediately amid emergency preparedness push

The government has urged all households to make sure they have a safety net in place - which includes stockpiling

Politics

1 week ago Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after US envoy leaves Moscow

Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats have used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure

Events

2 w. ago UK households urged to stockpile tinned food for two reasons

Industry experts and government advice both suggest there are good reasons to stock up on tinned food in the UK as soon as possible

Society

2 w. ago Why Trump's tariffs could open up a golden window to bag bargain TVs, clothes, mortgages and energy bills

A very brief window to snap up good deals has opened up - from mortgages and petrol to clothes, electronic goods and cars.

Economics