29 h. ago American flags for Trump’s UK state visit ‘had to be replaced because they were the wrong shade of red’

The flag supplier said 66 hand-sewn Stars and Stripes flags were replaced, estimated to have cost taxpayers more than £50,000

Politics

38 h. ago American flags had to be replaced for Donald Trump's state visit 'because they were the wrong shade of red'... and overhaul 'cost taxpayers £50,000'

Officials were supposedly forced to replace 66 hand-sewn Stars and Stripes flags last month, at a cost of £800 each, ahead of the President's three-day visit in September.

Economics

50 h. ago UK households warned January energy bill drop will be 'short lived' as £100 hike expected in spring

Experts have released their latest forecasts for the next price cap announcement in January

Events

52 h. ago American woman living in UK reveals 'frustrating' difference in Britain that has cost her £1,000

Kristen Howell-Brear moved to Brighton to do her masters degree in archaeology and ended up staying, after five years in the country she classes herself as an 'honorary Brit'.

Economics

54 h. ago Just 29,000 criminals cost public purse £5billion a year through prolific shoplifting, theft and violence

A study presented at the Labour Party conference found that tens of thousands of repeat offenders were responsible for 130,000 crimes a year, ranging from burglary to assault

Economics

54 h. ago Warning to householders who put Halloween decorations on windows and doors

It's officially spooky season as October begins, but experts are warning of the cost of some of your festive decs

Events

55 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent energy bill warning to millions of households

Energy bills will rise by two per cent from October 1 for seven million homes on the price cap.

Events

2 d. ago Millions of UK households warned over £100 rise to energy bills

Calls for targeted social tariffs and other support measures are expected to grow

Economics

3 d. ago DWP back payment warning after 370,000 letters sent to UK households

The DWP has sent letters to people encouraging them to review their State Pension payments as they may be lower than they are entitled to

Events

3 d. ago Warning issued as UK households find ‘shopping increasingly expensive’

More shoppers are becoming conscious of prices while shopping

Events

4 d. ago Met Office warns householders in 8 areas to to gather a 37 hour 'emergency' kit now

The start of October will see several areas of Scotland battered by 10 inches of rain

Events

5 d. ago All UK households warned to prepare WW3 survival kit to last families three days

The European Union has urged all citizens to prepare a survival kit for use in extreme emergencies, that includes bottled water, torches, matches and energy bars in case of an attack

Events

5 d. ago Labour claims independence would cost each Welsh taxpayer £11,000 a year

Welsh Labour has made the bold claim that independence would cost the average Welsh taxpayer more than £11,000 a year in a statement attacking Plaid Cymru

Economics

7 d. ago Now a homeless camp springs up at coastal beauty spot... just hundreds of yards from taxpayer

The makeshift settlement in a clearing halfway up Bournemouth's East Cliff - which contains a tent, a picnic table and a parasol - is just beach huts which cost £2,000 a year to rent.

Economics

9 d. ago Urgent warning to Scots households ahead of energy price cap rise

SCOTS have been given an urgent warning ahead of an energy price gap rise. They're being urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier ahead of the new Ofgem price cap that's coming into force. Advice Direct Scotland is reminding consumers to act before midnight on September 30. Accurate readings will stop suppliers from...

Events

9 d. ago UK households warned of 3 pension mistakes that could cost over £40,000

Antonia Medlicott, managing director of Investing Insiders, said these mistakes could set them back by more than £40,000 - but explains what to do to not make these errors

Economics

9 d. ago American living in UK keeps making same mistake and it's cost her £1,000

Kirsten says there are a lot of differences between the two countries and one has been very expensive for her

Economics

9 d. ago 'One difference between US and UK has cost me £1,000 and I keep doing it'

Kirsten says there are a lot of differences between the two countries and one has been very expensive for her

Economics

1 week ago Japanese knotweed is easier to spot from this month as householders warned 'triple check the garden'

More than 13,000 Brits admit they have no idea what the devastating plant looks like

Events

1 week ago Warning to all UK households with chimneys as they are told 'act now'

Those with fireplaces and wood burning stoves need to act now, say experts

Events