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Not everyone is aware of all the offerings from their local library, but those that are rave about the money saving opportunities. From movies and music, to somewhere study and print out your essay notes - there's probably something for everyone. So, what do you use your library card for? Vote in our poll below! ... And if…
Our shopping habits are constantly changing when it comes to how we get our groceries. Supermarkets are offering more online shopping and home deliveries, stores are increasing the use of self check-outs/scan and go and there isn't even an Eastenders omnibus window on Sunday afternoons to guarantee a quiet shopping window…
Entertainment! Entertainment everywhere! We're truly living in the miracle age of consuming content. From our telly faves, blockbuster movies and entire series available to stream on demand. But our smaller screens are also fighting for our attention, with constant pings and notifications from friends and from around the…
My understanding is that Cold Weather Payments were introduced decades ago and have not been changed since despite changes to energy prices. For me they never seem to work when you need them because of the requirements. It is not so much that I want the Gov to pay more but that they pay it when useful. Currently "Cold…
I have received an email from Have I been Pawnd which I am signed up to to say that 2 billion email addresses have been compromised. Do i need to change my password ? NB I have been a member of this Forum for at least 10 years [DorsetDave, 1,2,3] but it says I can't post a link ! ]
Hi, Apologies if this is in the wrong place. I’m looking for some proper advice on how to approach this. Not the usual “warranties aren’t worth it” comments, please. I’ve got a 2019 Ford Focus bought from Evans Halshaw in March 2025 with around 59,900 miles on it. I also took out their 36-month extended warranty at the…
A relative in her mid 80s has never touched her DC pension. Nor does she ever intend to touch it, as she lives frugally within her state and widow's pension income, and also has other (GIA) investments that would cover any care costs should such arise. Would a "benefit crystallisation event" have occurred automatically…
Hello all, Hoping someone here can help please. Sadly my husband died recently and I still haven't updated our Virgin broadband only contract. It is in his name only but I still have access to his emails. We only had Virgin fibre installed in August last year so the contract runs until Feb 26, then doubles in price. It's…
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From movies and music, to somewhere study and print out your essay notes - there's probably something for everyone. So, what do you use your library card for?
Tesco is the latest – and last – major supermarket to open delivery slots to all customers, with bookings open from 6am today (Tuesday 11 November).
If you're flying with Ryanair from Wednesday 12 November, you'll no longer be able to use home-printed paper boarding passes. We explain what's changing and how this compares to other major airlines.
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