22nd Nov 2023
Energy supplier OVO has launched a comprehensive Customer Support Package for this winter totalling nearly £40m. The package is open from the 30th October and provides eligible customers with financial support and energy efficiency devices to help them through the colder months. The package includes access to over a million pounds worth of free, energy…
9th Nov 2023
While the era of cheap money is well and truly over, there are signs interest rates have now peaked. Back in September, the Bank of England ended its run of 13 consecutive rate rises. Yet despite this, interest rates remain high at 5.25%. If you’re invested in property – either as a homeowner, buy-to-let investor,…
19th Oct 2023
Electric blankets are all the rage right now, with energy bills sky-rocketing and many of us opting for other options to stay warm over putting on the central heating. In the past week alone, searches for electric blankets have spiked by 349% according to new research by Howden Insurance. According to Uswitch, getting cosy under…
7th Sep 2023
HAIER: Offering smart ways to save money on your laundry To some, laundry can feel like a huge chore – but to others, it’s quite a joy. The smell of fresh, clean clothes, the feeling of a warm blanket fresh from the tumble dryer, and let’s be honest – is there really anything better than…
7th Sep 2023
Financial support for disability or long-term sickness There is a huge range of financial support, benefits, grants, one-off payments, equipment and more available to help those with disabilities or long-term sickness. There is also monetary help for carers and those who live with someone with a disability. Keep reading to find out more. Financial support…
31st Jul 2023
How can you get food vouchers for the school holidays? The school summer holidays are in full swing, and children everywhere are basking in the thrill of time off school. But it can be difficult during the school breaks for those who claim free school meals during term time. Missing out on those free school…
24th Jul 2023
The school summer holidays are upon us, bringing six weeks of fun and quality time with our little ones. Let’s be honest, though, the school holidays are not all fun and games. With household spending on essentials rising by 4.4% in June, as the result of increased fuel costs, rising energy bills and inflated food…
19th Jul 2023
Nicola Kelly investigates why the poorest households are the hardest hit by the current state of the economy. Turn on the news, go to the pub or pop to the shops and there is only one subject everyone is talking about – the cost of living crisis. Sky-high energy bills, rocketing food prices, even a…
14th Jun 2023
Cost efficient cooling: At the moment we are all hyper aware that our energy bills are rocketing. Even last week someone I know, in a full time job, told me that if they go any further she will be forced to move house. This crisis is very real and scary. Therefore the sun’s appearance (although…
30th May 2023
Going abroad? Secure your home and vehicles It’s holiday season! Perhaps you’re one of the lucky Brits escaping the UK for a getaway abroad this summer. There is always plenty to think about – getting your passport ready, making sure the weight of your luggage is below the allowance, packing the essentials. But one thing…
25th May 2023
ESG and renewable energy investing is all the range these days. Yet the fact is, roughly 80% of the world’s energy is still derived from fossil fuels. And yes, while the shift towards cleaner energy is a crucial step for our planet, we really shouldn’t underestimate the role oil & gas continues to play in…
8th May 2023
We could all do with cutting our household expenditure, so we’ve come up with 51 easy ways you can save money in your home. By making these tiny changes in your everyday life, you will notice a big difference. Start by having a go at just half of them and you’re bound to save a…