The Isles of Scilly is the local authority with the least energy efficient homes in England and Wales, new analysis has revealed Uswitch’s ranked 331 local authorities which found that Wales makes up five of the ten of the local authorities with the least efficient homes. All of the areas with the hardest to heat
The Migration Bill could lead to ‘violations of right to life and threaten protections from torture and slavery’, the Law Society has said. The controversial proposals to curb Channel crossings would see refugees arriving by boats removed and banned for life from claiming asylum in the UK. Powers would be granted to detain migrants for
More than 24.5 million people (46%) are financially disengaged, claims new research. The study by from Legal & General Retail also shows that one in 20 adults – the equivalent of 2.4 million2 people – were previously financially engaged before changing their behaviour. Key reasons for this change include feeling financially secure enough to be
Several UK cities have been identified as having higher rates of road rage incidents than others. The International Drivers Association surveyed 10,000 motorists and requested 43 FOI requests from UK police forces to find out the UK’s road rage hotspots. Participants were asked when driving, which common road rage behaviours do you find yourself doing,
As with other social media platforms, like Instagram and Facebook, TikTok’s algorithm selects content suitable for users which coincides with their viewing habits. The team of addiction specialists at Private Rehab Clinic, Delamere, have shared their insight on why TikTok is so addictive and how to recognise when your usage develops into addiction and tips
Homeowners in Liverpool are enjoying the quickest sales in the UK, according to research by property website Zoopla. Several major cities are among the fastest moving markets in the UK as the pandemic-driven trend for buying in rural and coastal areas comes to an end. Homes in lower-cost and well-connected suburbs are being snapped up
UK adults are most likely to turn to online and TV experts when it comes to planning their financial future, says a new survey. More than a third (35%) said they use this source when managing their finances, followed by comparison sites (30%) and family members (29% says research by Quilter. The research suggests that
There are different rules when it comes to paying business rates for empty properties and certain properties are exempt. According to rulings you may not have to pay business rates on: agricultural land and buildings, including fish farms buildings used for training or welfare of disabled people buildings registered for public religious worship or church
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