Shoppers have been warned ahead of the busiest online shopping periods of the year. Lloyds Bank issued an urgent warning to Christmas shoppers to be wary of fraudsters this festive season. The warning comes as research from the bank revealed that the number of online shopping scams increased by 20% in December last year, compared
With temperatures set to plummet in the coming month homeowners up and down the country will be looking to control heating bills. Now, NFU Mutual is warning people to take steps to prevent pipes from freezing and avoid repair bills which can run to £8,000 and beyond. As people look to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Motorists are being urged to check they’re covered as police launch national crackdown on uninsured driving. Every 20 minutes someone in the UK is hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver and tragically, each day at least one person suffers an injury so severe that they require life-long care. Therefore, on 21-27 November all police
With the lack of sunlight during the winter mornings, Brits struggling to get out of bed are being advised on how to wake up easier. Waking up during the darker winter mornings can become quite a challenge, as the limited amount of sunshine can significantly impact the circadian rhythm. Adapting the bedtime routine by having
More than 12,000 Brits had their registration plates cloned over the past 18 months, according to new figures. Data from the DVLA has revealed the staggering number of drivers reporting that they have received fines, penalties or letters for misdemeanours involving vehicles that were displaying their reg – but that they didn’t recognise. The stats,
Ofwat has called on water companies to trial creative and targeted ways in calculating customers’ charges to help make sure those who need support can get it. In the midst of cost of living concerns, the regulator is pushing companies to think differently about how they work with customers and develop models of differentiation in
Following the release of the Forbes 2022 World Billionaire List, it became apparent – many of the billionaires are able to speak a second language. To investigate further, a new study by Preply has revealed the world’s ‘richest’ languages by identifying the top three languages spoken by the world’s wealthiest people. The data revealed that
Experts have shared a few tips on how to fix a cold radiator which may help to heat your home more efficiently. Boiler Central have explained why radiators might be cold at the bottom and how to fix this common problem. Radiators have a job of keeping the house warm, so when a radiator is
A new study has looked at diversity across legal dramas to see if equality is shared by shows. As part of a new study, the team at BPP University Law School analysed characters’ and their job roles across 30 different legal dramas, to reveal whether what we see on TV is reflective of steps being
The pandemic has drawn families away from UK cities says a report released by the Royal Town Planning Institute. Increased interest in large family homes in rural areas suggests that families were looking for more space during the pandemic. But data collected by the Institute shows that first-time buyers, often younger and locally-based, are being