MORE than a third of us are worried about the cost of Christmas this year. A nationwide poll found the average cost of festivities will be around £700, although a fifth said they will likely fall into debt to afford it, Skipton Building Society reports. 9 More than a third of us are worried about… … Read more
NEED to make some extra cash in retirement? You are not alone. Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent Age. 5 Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent AgeCredit: Getty But heading back to… From … Read more
A WOMAN living in an abandoned dairy farm has shared how she keeps warm even in the winter. Amanda Schmidt lives in a “drafty” abandoned barn in -20 degree temperatures so she can have financial freedom while renovating her £488,000 ranch. 3 Amanda Schmidtis currently transforming a ranch in… I’ve saved £44k by living in … Read more
TV tradesman Clive Holland has urged Scots to get their homes ready for winter so everyone can stay cosy this Christmas. The presenter, who hosted Cowboys Trap on BBC One, is now a broadcaster on Fix Radio, a station aimed at builders and people in the industry. 1 Clive Holland wants people to pay… I’m … Read more
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
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
LEADING a conga around the floor, TV presenter Angellica Bell is spreading Christmas joy. But behind the dancing, there’s a serious message. The former kids’ telly host is backing The Sun’s Christmas SOS Appeal with Age UK, to combat loneliness and isolation among older people. 9 Former… TV star Angellica Bell backs Sun’s Xmas SOS … Read more
HOPES that interest rates will soon start falling were dashed yesterday after an unexpectedly big increase in wages stoked inflation fears. Official jobs figures showed that wages rose by 5.2 per cent in the three months to October. 3 After the surge in wage growth, traders have now put a… Wage surge dashes hopes for … Read more
SCOTS pensioners are being urged to take action with the deadline for up to £300 of energy bill support approaching. OAP’s have less than a week to apply for Pension Credit, qualifying them to receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment (PAWHP). 2 Pensioners in Scotland have less than a week… Urgent deadline for Scots … Read more
MATT Peet put smiles on faces in Wigan as he masterminded their way to an awesome foursome of trophies – but knew they would not stay long. He knew for many it would be soon back to ‘constant battle’ of helping those with challenges of making ends meet, of paying the bills, of not letting… … Read more