All news by author: Lucy Alderson

AMAZON has officially confirmed the date for the July Prime Day event.The sale event will take place from midnight on 16 July to midnight on 17 July t

THE annual Amazon Prime Day event is now a recognised fixture in our shopping calendars.Previously a once a year affair, Amazon fans and bargain-hunte

I HAD hoped my air-fried pancakes would be soft and fluffy - instead, they're chewy, rubbery, and made me feel a bit sick if I'm honest.Shrove Tuesday

MCDONALD'S is a beloved fast food chain when it comes to a quick meal on the go.Most fans will know when you can grab a Big Mac or a Happy Meal but so

CARD payments are becoming increasingly popular, but cash in hand is still a handy way to pay.Thousands of ATM machines operate across the UK which al

DROPPED kerbs are both convenient access points and a good indicator of whether you are legally permitted to park somewhere. The general rule is that you are not allowed to park in front of them — but can you park across someone's driveway if they do not have a dropped kerb?

Q) OUR flight home from a cruise in Mexico was cancelled, leaving us stranded in the US for two days.We think we are owed compensation from the airlin

GETTING all the help you need is crucial as the cost-of-living crisis bites - but common benefits mistakes could mean you're losing out on hundreds.Ho

GAS-GUZZLING appliances could be adding hundreds of pounds to your energy bills this spring.But there are simple changes you can make to reduce the co

WORKERS should check their payslips as the new tax year starts to make sure they don't overpay HMRC.If you're not on the right tax code, you could end

THOUSANDS of households will see a £200 free cash payment land in their accounts this month to help pay for essential bills.The help is being dished

BRITS are battling against an Artic blast covering many parts of the country in snow - and households could be hit by shock costs too.The cold snap co

AN AMBER weather warning for snow is in place in parts of the UK today.Driving in the extreme cold can be tricky and making a mistake could result in

WITH temperatures dropping and heating bills going up, electric blankets can help keep the chill off on cold nights.Electric blankets can be a great w

KNIFE and fork at the ready, I nervously tuck into my fry-up and wonder - will it taste as good?Everyone loves a fry-up, so I'm testing to see how it

Q) I’VE been chasing British Gas for my energy bill vouchers.I’m owed three months of help, worth £199. Can you help me?Mirza Tanveer, Birmingham

THOUSANDS of savers have been warned to urgently check if they're missing out on a £55,000 pension boost.If you're aged between 45 and 70, you need t

PENSIONER Rick Weightman couldn't fathom why £10 kept coming off his prepayment meter every time he topped up.He thought it was a meter mistake, but

FROM cooking roasts to baking cakes, Martin and Sharon Butler use their air fryer for everything - and it's helped halve their energy bills.The couple

Q) I ORDERED a £1,200 sofa from The Range and paid online with Klarna.When it arrived, the cover was ripped and the sections didn’t fit together pr

MILLIONS of households will see their Council Tax bill jump in April as authorities hike rates.Councils across the UK have been given the green light

COUNCIL tax is set to rise for millions of households within weeks - and could go up by as much as 15%.Local authorities were given the green light in

MUM-OF-TWO Rachel Hanson couldn't believe a £1 coin she picked up in her spare change turned out to be worth £250.While paying for a Chinese takeawa

THRIFTY shoppers can get designer clothes and shoes at rock bottom prices if they look in the right places at charity shops.You can get Vivienne Westw

JUST a simple knock on the door makes Adam Rock's heart race - he's worried a bailiff has come to chase him for a £9,200 energy bill.Adam has receive