A BATTLE is brewing within the Bank of England as the nine people who decide Brits’ borrowing costs are at odds over the timing of interest rate cuts. The Bank yesterday held interest rates at 4.75 per cent amid rising fears that inflation is creeping higher again. 6 The Bank’s Governor, Andrew… Bank of England … Read more
A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the cost of their veggies to just 8p as shoppers rush to bag a bargain. Asda have massively reduced the price of their produce – including carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and potatoes – just days before Christmas. 4 One shopper bagged all of this… Major supermarket slashes cost of … Read more
A SURPRISING supermarket is selling tubs of Celebrations chocolate for cheaper than rivals like Tesco and Asda. The Co-op has slashed the price of the festive chocolate to £4 for members and £5.50 for non-members 1 The Co-op has cut the price of its Celebrations tubsCredit: © Sophia-Loren… Surprising supermarket is selling tubs of Celebrations … Read more
A MAJOR high street retailer is set to shut down a much-loved branch in a central city location within weeks. Local residents were saddened to hear that the store will close its doors for good in the new year. 1 Deichmann is set to close down after 17 years on the Newport high streetCredit: Google… … Read more
Four in 10 adults are worried about the cost of Christmas this year – but 75 per cent plan on shopping savvy as a result. A poll of 2,000 people found 47 per cent use loyalty programmes as a way of saving around the festive period. With the average Brit signing up to four different … Read more
MILLIONS of water customers will see their bills rise 36% by 2030, the regulator has confirmed. Average water bills currently stand at £448 but will increase to £479 next Spring. 1 Ofwat shared revealed the figures to customers this morning.Credit: Getty The biggest rise is by Southern Water,… Millions of households to be hit with … Read more
A HAMPER that’s crammed with tempting goodies makes a fabulous festive gift for loved ones. But these can be expensive – so are they really worth the price? 8 Lynsey Hope tested Christmas hampers to see if they’re worth your moneyCredit: Oliver Dixon We have crunched the numbers on seven of the… I tested all … Read more
AN ice hockey pro arrested over an opponent’s horror death in a game has launched a crowdfunding appeal to pay his legal costs. Matthew Petgrave, 32, says he has been trapped without insurance or a visa and unable to work since being held on suspicion of manslaughter. 2 Adam Johnson bled to death… Ice hockey … Read more
CHRISTMAS is always an expensive time of year, especially for Tess Giddings who has seven children. Thankfully the mum has shared how she manages to keep the festive spirit while doing it on a budget. 3 Tess shared how she cuts her budget at Christmas including using the same tree for 18… I’m a mum-of-7 … Read more
IF you’re expecting guests over Christmas, you’ll want your home looking its best. Few of us can afford to call in the cleaners but with a few steps you can give your pad a refresh on a budget . . . 6 Five cash-saving ways to give your pad a refresh on a budget this ChristmasCredit:… Five cash-saving … Read more