Wedding venues could be breaking the law by exploiting unfair terms and conditions to avoid refunding couples for cancellations due to coronavirus, new research has revealed. Many frustrated couples are struggling to obtain refunds – often tens of thousands of pounds – from their wedding venue after the event had to be cancelled or postponed … Read more
Telecoms firms pledge to improve customer service and offer fairer deals after signing up to new guidelines By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:54 BST, 4 June 2019 | Updated: 09:21 BST, 5 June 2019 The UK’s biggest telecoms firms have promised to improve customer service and offer fairer deals after signing up … Read more
Hairy: Ant McPartlin and Lisa Armstrong have to decide who gets to keep their dog, Hurley Want to stake a claim over your pet in case of a nasty break-up? Gabrielle Read-Thomas, a solicitor in the Altrincham office at Stowe Family Law, explains ‘petnups’, what they cover and how much they cost. Getting divorced is … Read more
Homebrew? It isn’t as horrid as it used to be – and it can cost you less than 50p a pint A starter 40-pint kit that includes liquid malt extract with yeast cost from £12 The basic ingredients required for making your own beer from scratch – rather than relying on a kit – are … Read more
Once lockdown lifts, one of the treats many will have on the top of their wishlist is to head out to their local eatery for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Many will look to head to a buffet when they are back in operation – perhaps for a Chinese or Indian feast, a roast or a … Read more
The popularity of landline phones has soared after providers revealed a rise in calls on the devices since lockdown began. TalkTalk revealed that calls made via landline phones in Britain have doubled during the pandemic with more households turning to more traditional methods of communication to stay in touch with family and friends. The total … Read more
Retired couple Joy and John Taylor have always been careful spenders and savers. But since lockdown began, the pair have used their time at home to give their finances a thorough review, saving themselves close to £800 over the next year. Their biggest victory was almost halving their monthly TV, phone and broadband bill without … Read more
Best buy energy deals reach cheapest point in two years thanks to falling wholesale costs – could you slash your bills with one of these 10 cheapest tariffs? Wholesale costs have dropped, meaning cheaper tariffs This will be welcome news for the people working at home during lockdown We reveal the best energy offers currently … Read more
One benefit for those families not impacted by unemployment during lockdown is how much money they are saving – up to £710 a month By Rachel Wait, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:55 BST, 16 May 2020 | Updated: 21:55 BST, 16 May 2020 There may not be many reasons to cheer lockdown, but one … Read more
There are few things so magical as a British spring – from the first snowdrops reminding us it’s on its way, through early daffodils and magnolia blossom, to the sweet sound of the first outdoors pint hitting the spot. This year – understatement alert – it’s a bit different. Among all the other things occupying … Read more