Ofgem told rules on standing charges 'need to change' as energy bills soar
Ofgem has been urged to address a rise in standing charges that has seen energy bills for small business increase by as much as 13 times over three years.
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Shark sale sees 'brilliant' £230 vacuum that makes cleaning the most stubborn pet hair 'a breeze' slashed to £140
Amazon shoppers are heaping praise on a vacuum cleaner that has been hailed as 'better than Dyson'. Those who have tried the nifty home gadget insist that it is 'perfect' in busy households with children and pets who often traipse dirt throughout in and out of the property.
The Couture Club is slashing loads of clothing items to £5 for one day only in a huge sample sale
On Bank Holiday Monday (May 6), Manchester-born brand The Couture Club will be taking over Side Street Studios for a very rare sample sale, where thousands of items of clothing, including hoodies, t-shirts, coats and tracksuits will be slashed to as little as £5. The sample sale will allow fans of the brand to shop products that are no longer available online, as well as archives of one off samples and exclusive, unreleased styles, for a heavily reduced price - you can find the full price list for products on the day on the Couture Club website here.
DWP claimants who missed Cost of Living payment can still claim up to £1,050
New benefit claimants who missed out on the Cost of Living payments worth more than £1,050 may still be able to get some extra cash.
Jet2 customers issued message over 2024 holiday prices
Jet2, the tour operator and airline that flies out of Manchester Airport, has issued some good news to customers, indicating that the post-pandemic surge in holiday prices is starting to soften ahead of the summer season.
Plans to test 30 hours of free childcare expansion axed ahead of national rollout
The government's expansion of free childcare to the parents of children over nine months old is facing "significant risk", after the Department for Education (DfE) cancelled a major pilot of the scheme ahead of its nationwide rollout.
UK tourists ditching Canary Island holidays after EU rule change
UK holidaymakers appear to be 'abandoning' their sunny retreats in the Canary Islands, including Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, due to a significant European Union rule change. Post-Brexit, UK nationals can only spend 90 days at a time in the Schengen area, which includes Spain.
UK's cheapest cities to buy your first home in 2024 - including area near Greater Manchester
The cheapest UK cities to buy your first home have been revealed by Rightmove. New analysis from the UK’s biggest property website has revealed that Aberdeen is the most affordable city to be a first-time buyer this year.