Average car insurance cost in UK nears £1,000 after prices rise 58%
The average price of car insurance in the UK has broken records to stand at close to £1,000 after price rises of more than 50% …
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As extreme weather increases, watertight insurance is a must
Consumers face the prospect of increasing home insurance costs as flooding and other extreme weather events drive up premiums. The price of home cover, where …
How could I have bought Russian chickpeas in Tesco?
Since September 2023 I have been checking food labels when we go to our local Tesco and Sainsbury’s for the country of origin and am …
UK government’s free childcare scheme in disarray, charities say
A flagship government childcare scheme is at risk of “falling apart” with parents struggling to access new free hours and nurseries in the dark about …
‘A sledgehammer to crack a nut’: readers voice fears at HMRC crackdown on ‘side-hustles’
Edward, a 69-year-old retired tax inspector from Dudley, finds himself in a curious position. He is among scores of people who got in touch with …
UK house prices on track to rise 3% in 2024, says leading agent
UK house prices are on track to beat forecasts of a decline in 2024, a leading estate agent has said, as a mortgage pricing war …