4 h. ago Warning over popular garden structures which could land homeowners with £2,500 fine

Your kids playing in the garden could see you fined

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7 h. ago Homeowners warned about garden rules that could lead to £20,000 fine

Following the winter, many Brits will be looking to upgrade their outdoor space - but there are some common garden improvements that could mean you're breaking the law

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52 h. ago Homeowners warned 'avoid' these DIY jobs or risk injury and repair bills

If you're planning to set about some jobs this weekend, its pays to read on

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5 d. ago Homeowners warned 'do not skip' one key maintenance check this spring

It might not be at the top of your to-do list but it is crucial not to ignore it

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6 d. ago Your house could lose £53,000 in value if you ignore one common issue

Homeowners are being warned of a common issue that could cause your house value to plummet

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6 d. ago Warning to homeowners as five everyday actions could result in a £5K repair bill

Many of us will do these things unwittingly, but they can lead to costly repair bills on your property

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6 d. ago Even after the White House ambush and now Trump’s military pause, Ukrainians are defiant, but want a path to peace | Nataliya Gumenyuk

Berating our president, and now pausing arms – the US has shown itself to be an unreliable partner. But it still has a role to playA few days before the Munich Security Conference, one of the Ukrainian military officers fighting on the eastern Ukrainian border told me about intercepts of the Russian army talks their unit had obtained. Russian middle-level commanders were instructing their subordinates to hold on for a bit as “with Donald Trump in the office”, their “goals would finally be met, and the fight would be over soon”. The Ukrainians pointed out that it was not a unique intercept, and the idea that the new American president was good for Moscow troops was being widely expressed by the Russians.Recently, I asked Ukrainian frontline soldiers what they thought about the negotiations. Those in action are too busy fighting to follow everyday news from Munich, Riyadh, Washington and Kyiv. Yet they generally feel that “Donald Trump is heading in the wrong direction”. Today, as Tru...

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6 d. ago Even after the White House ambush and now Trump’s military pause, Ukrainians are defiant | Nataliya Gumenyuk

Berating our president, and now pausing arms – the US has shown itself to be an unreliable partner. But it still has a role to playA few days before the Munich Security Conference, one of the Ukrainian military officers fighting on the eastern Ukrainian border told me about intercepts of the Russian army talks their unit had obtained. Russian middle-level commanders were instructing their subordinates to hold on for a bit as “with Donald Trump in the office”, their “goals would finally be met, and the fight would be over soon”. The Ukrainians pointed out that it was not a unique intercept, and the idea that the new American president was good for Moscow troops was being widely expressed by the Russians.Recently, I asked Ukrainian frontline soldiers what they thought about the negotiations. Those in action are too busy fighting to follow everyday news from Munich, Riyadh, Washington and Kyiv. Yet they generally feel that “Donald Trump is heading in the wrong direction”. Today, as Tru...

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7 d. ago Warning issued to homeowners with curtains – as they could increase your energy bill

With the energy price cap set to rise in April, interior design experts share a simple tweak people could make to heat their rooms better and use energy more efficiently

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1 week ago Warning to anyone who drinks coffee over risk of common mistake

The warning comes from consumer experts at Which? who have issued advice on some of the biggest culprits that can result in a pricey repair to blocked drains - and coffee grounds are one of them

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2 w. ago Homeowners warning over keeping leftover chicken, rice and eggs in the fridge

If you've ever wondered what's the best and safest way to store cooked meat, eggs or rice - you're not alone. There's only one correct way to refrigerate leftover food.

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2 w. ago Warning issued to homeowners after UK inflation 'unexpectedly' rises

Mortgage holders are set to be affected by the surprise jump in inflation figures

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2 w. ago Homeowners warned to dispose of garden waste responsibly or risk £1000 fine

Getting rid of garden waste correctly is hugely important for the environment.

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3 w. ago Warning to anyone buying a home this year as homeowners hit with 'unexpected' £4k bills

Many home-movers say they are being slapped with unforeseen expenses after getting their keys

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