8 h. ago Households warned about 'dangerous mistake' when defrosting the freezer

A food hygiene expert says there is a 'dangerous mistakes' householders make when defrosting their freezers.

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14 h. ago UK households warned over 'dangerous mistakes' to avoid when defrosting the freezer

A team of food hygiene experts has shared important advice to keep your freezer running smoothly and save money in the process.

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25 h. ago Failure to tackle dependence on food banks in UK driving public discontent

One in six households went hungry last year, says Trussell, with Britain facing ‘new normal’ of severe hardshipDowning Street’s failure to tackle child poverty and reduce food bank use is helping to drive public discontent with falling living standards and fuelling a desire for political alternatives, the UK’s biggest charity food provider has warned.Trussell said one in six UK households went hungry last year and, without ambitious policies to tackle deepening poverty, Britain faces the prospect of locking in a “new normal” of increasingly severe hardship across society. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago UK households warned of rules over painting your side of a neighbour's fence

If you're considering painting your neighbour's fence, experts say there are certain legalities you should be aware of

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65 h. ago When maps go wrong: from the Great North Run to a phantom Aldi

Erroneously putting a map of Sunderland on the finisher medal of the Great North Run is just the latest case in a long line of cartological mishaps• Great North Run apologises over ‘Newcastle map’ medals that actually show SunderlandAs the organisers of the Great North Run apologise for using a map of Sunderland, rather than Newcastle, on this year’s finisher medals, it is just one in a long line of map mistakes.Other blunders have included phantom supermarkets, dangerously misleading mountaineering routes, and geopolitical blunders. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Martin Lewis warns thousands of UK households to 'take action' before October 1

Households can save money on their energy bills instantly by swapping to a fixed tariff, according to Martin Lewis

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5 d. ago Warning to households using tin foil in air fryers amid fears of 'serious risk'

The majority of kitchens have one but experts say knowledge of how to use the gadget safely is still lacking

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6 d. ago UK households with air fryers warned to 'avoid' using tin foil

It is a frequent mistake that people make when using their air fryer

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7 d. ago Householders warned over hanging Halloween lights outside this year

The spookiest time of the year is fast approaching but your outdoor displays could see you fined, legal experts warn.

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7 d. ago Scottish households warned 'it needs to stop' when opening windows after showers

It's a common habit to open a window after a shower to let the steamy, humid air out.

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7 d. ago Martin Lewis warns households to fix energy bills now before October price rise

Ofgem has confirmed another price hike in October, and Martin Lewis is urging households to act quickly to lock in cheaper fixed tariffs.

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7 d. ago Scots householders warned over £5,000 fire pit fines this autumn

Gardening experts have issued a warning over eye-watering fines for UK households.

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8 d. ago UK households warned to place this common kitchen product in wheelie bins to deter pests

This unexpected trick could help to deter flies and maggots

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9 d. ago September warning to UK households with certain trees in their garden

As September rolls around, those with fruit trees in the garden have been warned there is one timely job they should be doing to avoid having to pay out

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9 d. ago September warning to households with these trees in the garden

Failure to adhere to advice could cost hundreds of pounds to sort issues

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9 d. ago Scots householders with driveways warned they may need to pay £1,000

An expert has shared advice regarding UK driveway rules.

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1 week ago UK households warned 'don't wait for autumn' to carry out this one essential home maintenance check

It could cause thousands of pounds worth of damage if avoided

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2 w. ago UK households warned of 'pretty' yet 'destructive' garden plant that can cost more than £10,000 to remove

The plant, which can be 'just as destructive as Japanese knotweed', can often cause disputes between neighbours

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2 w. ago Energy prices: expert warns UK households to brace for energy bills going up as price cap increase approaches

UK households are bracing for tighter budgets this winter ❄️

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2 w. ago Brits travelling this summer could be making mistake which will cost them £500

As thousands of UK holidaymakers head off this August, experts are warning travellers to check one crucial setting in their households before locking up, as it could be costing them hundreds of pounds annually.

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