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Many couples saw wedding plans go up in smoke last year thanks to the pandemic, meaning a raft of cancellations and postponements.   There is likely to be a huge number of bride and grooms who moved their 2020 date to 2021 in the hope they could have a ceremony with all loved ones present. However, now … Read more

Many who quit online dating websites find payments taken from debit or credit cards long after they’ve wanted to leave By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 GMT, 30 January 2021 | Updated: 13:16 GMT, 31 January 2021 Dating websites have been extremely popular during lockdown with many lonely hearts intent on looking … Read more

Homeowners in Hull are six times more likely to be impacted by flooding than the average person living in the UK. The port city in East Yorkshire has experienced more flooding than any other town or city, according to new research from MoneySupermarket, with 5.9 per cent of homes having a history of flooding.   On … Read more

Cost of car insurance hits four-year low: Average premium drops to £465 as vehicle use stalls in the pandemic The average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance in 2020 was £465  This is the lowest level since 2016 and down 1% since 2019, data shows  It is likely costs are down due to the reduced … Read more

Have you received your Winter Fuel Payment? The DWP admits a technical issue has led to small number of payouts being delayed A small number of households have not received their payouts yet   This was due a technical issue, the DWP said, although it has paid out 99.9%   The Winter Fuel Payment can help older … Read more

British Gas customers boiling over at being unable to get an appointment despite paying for Homecare cover By Fiona Parker For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 26 January 2021 | Updated: 23:20 GMT, 26 January 2021 Tens of thousands of homeowners paying for British Gas cover are unable to get an appointment. The gas … Read more

For some homeowners, making their home more environmentally friendly may be on the to-do list this year. Although small changes can contribute towards this, installing new, sustainable hot water and heating systems can make homes warmer, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills.  Heating accounts for 20 per cent of UK emissions according to the … Read more

Small energy supplier Outfox the Market has claimed the top spot in Which?’s annual customer satisfaction survey, rising from a lowly 19th position last year. The provider, which frequently offers some of the cheapest deals on the market but but has not always been renowned for its customer service, received an impressive customer score of … Read more

As Storm Christoph hit the UK with force, households at risk were once again given a stark reminder to ensure their homes are properly prepared. Last year, there was an 177 per cent increase in storm claims compared to 2019 and a 90 per cent surge in flood claims, data from Halifax Home Insurance shows. … Read more

Samsung phones are expected to drop up to 21 per cent of their resale value in the next few weeks, new data has revealed. If you have an old Samsung handset lying around, now could be the time to sell – as the price they command is set to plummet in the coming days and … Read more