34 m. ago UK households rush to 'hold physical cash' as warning issued to millions

Households are seeking a safety net in time of global volatility, according to the Bank of England's chief cashier

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16 h. ago Martin Lewis issues urgent energy meter warning as 'switch off' looms

The consumer expert has warned that households with a certain type of energy meter may see their heating and hot water stop working properly if they don't act now

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21 h. ago Council tax warning as thousands of households could be due £1,000s in refunds

If you suspect you might be on too high of a council tax band, you may be able to challenge it and lower your bills going forward

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21 h. ago Warning to UK households to 'stockpile tins of food' and six other items now

The country is facing an increased threat of 'grey zone attacks' and residents need to prepare for it

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24 h. ago Warning as horror house fire sparked by every day household object left plugged in for 18 hours

Tanya Bennett, 36, was told by firefighters her vacuum cleaner had set alight with her three dogs trapped upstairs whilst she was at work on Monday.

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38 h. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to 300,000 UK households over hot water from end of June

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to over 300,000 households across the UK over their electricity meters - with people urged to act fast

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38 h. ago Martin Lewis issues warning as over 300,000 UK households could lose hot water access within weeks

A certain type of electricity meter is scheduled to switch off completely from June 30

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5 d. ago Urgent fridge warning to UK households over 'concerning' trend

The organisation of your fridge might not be a priority, but experts say it should be

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7 d. ago UK households warned of 'pretty' summer plant that can be 'just as dangerous' as Japanese knotweed

Experts say the little-known invasive plant can 'wreak havoc' on UK homes if left uncontrolled

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7 d. ago Octopus Energy issues urgent warning to households which will see meters deactivated this month

The equipment which broadcasts the signal will be switched off on 30 June – which will affect more than 600,000 customers

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1 week ago Fire risk warning to households after UK sees hottest spring on record

Experts are urging people to remain vigilant when it comes to fire safety - with the average fire claim involving a garden amounting to nearly £16,000

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1 week ago Urgent warning to any UK household with artificial grass this summer

Artificial turf is convenient at best, but anyone with fake grass in their garden is urged to take extra precautions before lighting the barbecue this summer

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1 week ago Fire risk warning to households after UK basks in sunny spring

The average fire claim involving a garden amounts to nearly £16,000, Aviva said.

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2 w. ago Householders warned over £5,000 fine for breaking 9am gardening rule

Gardeners should avoid mowing their lawn very early in the morning or late at night to avoid any complications.

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2 w. ago Warning issued as 300,000 homes risk energy supply being cut off next month

Ofgem recently released an advert featuring Lorraine Kelly to warn households about the switch-off. In the ads, the Scottish TV presenter urges people to contact their supplier, with the tagline adding: “Don’t delay. The RTS switch-off is on the way”

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2 w. ago UK households warned to check on blackbirds when they enter your garden

Scientists warn that a deadly disease has been culling blackbird populations - here's what you need to know and the signs that blackbirds in your garden may be infected

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2 w. ago Households warned over common mistake that will damage hanging basket blooms

The days are warming up, the nights are balmier but don't get complacent, even a cool night could damage an uncovered hanging basket...

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2 w. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to households after Ofgem energy price cap update

Martin Lewis has explained what happens next after it was confirmed the Ofgem energy price cap will fall by 7% from this July, taking the typical household bill from £1,849 to £1,720 a year

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3 w. ago Experts issue warning to households that have certain type of toaster

Experts have urged UK households to heed their warning.

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3 w. ago Warning issued to UK households over kitchen appliance that could be hacked

Cyber experts are warning that hackers could exploit weaknesses in technology, including smart toasters, to access home networks and take control of other devices

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