Married Scots over State Pension age could get almost £4000 from DWP …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THOUSANDS of older Scots could be missing out on a payout worth almost £4,000 from the Department of Work and Pensions every year. The Labour Government recently changed the eligibility criteria for who can automatically receive the Winter Fuel Payment … Read more
The five most affordable towns to buy a home in Scotland named by Zoopla …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE TOP five most affordable towns to buy a home in Scotland have been revealed, according to new figures. Property firm Zoopla provided a rundown of the most affordable locations across the UK. 1 The cheapest areas … Read more
The Volkswagen Golf GTE is a GTI with a conscience… and made for those want dip a toe into the electric world …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ARE we just accepting that everything is going up in price? Electric. Gas. Cars. Car insurance. Food. Even a Terry’s Chocolate Orange costs £2 at my local Morrisons. TWO … Read more
Millions of households brace for essential bill to rise by £109 a year after No10 gives green light …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of households are bracing for an essential bill to rise by a whoping £109. Downing Street confirmed this week that town halls will be free to whack up council tax levies by … Read more
1,600 Homebase staff saved by ‘Del Boy’ billionaire behind The Range after giant goes bust …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HOMEBASE collapsed into administration yesterday — but 1,600 staff will be saved by the “Del Boy” billionaire behind The Range. Plymouth-based tycoon Chris Dawson yesterday confirmed a deal to take over the Homebase brand name, rights, … Read more
Three top deals to help you save more on your clothing …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> HIGH street fashion chains are setting a trend – by helping shoppers to stop buying clothes they don’t need. The initiatives are good for your wallet and the planet. 7 We have three tips to help you save on your … Read more
Scotland’s cheapest flat on sale for £5k near Glasgow but there’s a major catch …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A ONE-bedroom flat in a Scottish town is set to go up for auction at a bargain price – but there’s a catch. The home, located on Lawn Street in Paisley, has been dubbed the cheapest property in … Read more
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S run out of dip as national shortage hits shoppers due to strikes …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MAJOR supermarkets such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and M&S have been grappling with empty shelves due to a shortage of own-brand dips. Industrial action at food manufacturer Bakkavor has led to a huge disruption in the … Read more
We were sick of life in Bournemouth so bought a house in Bulgaria for £7k – we even got a free extra house & a huge barn …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A MAN has revealed that he and his wife were sick of living in Bournemouth, so took the plunge and relocated to Bulgaria. Lewis … Read more
The 10 energy-saving hacks that can save you £356 a year on your energy bills – including little-known tap trick …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> ENERGY bills have risen for millions so now is as good a time as ever to cut costs. The Ofgem price cap rose by £149 last month, meaning the average household … Read more
My Christmas dinner has been in the freezer since October – and it only cost £15 to feed my family of four …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MANY of us like the idea of getting as organised as possible for December 25 to avoid the stress of trying to prepare everything on the big day. But … Read more
We lived in luxury abroad for a year and cleared £54k debt – it saved us from homelessness …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> OPENING the monthly bank statement, Laura Helen’s heart sank. Despite husband David, 43, bringing home £3,000 a month as a mechanic and having a second job washing pots in a pub, they were … Read more
Scotland’s ‘mouldiest city’ revealed and how to put a stop to it for good …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE darker nights are already here, and the colder weather is on the way as we approach December. This means our homes can feel more humid as we put the heating on for longer – especially when … Read more
Four cheap ways to get your Christmas food delivered straight to your door …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> BOOKING is now open for Christmas delivery slots to get all your supermarket festive food straight to your door. The biggest grocery shops are offering spaces right up until Christmas Eve. 7 Find how to make sure you … Read more
Prices at budget shops Lidl and Aldi set to rise with other high street favourites to follow …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> BRITS on a budget are to face even higher prices at discount shops such as Aldi and Lidl because of the Chancellor’s tax raid. Low-cost retailers left to find an estimated extra £200million by … Read more
Shocking stats reveal one in three Scots are obese as experts issue health timebomb warning …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SCOTLAND is facing a health timebomb with a record one in three adults classed as obese. Shocking figures show 32 per cent of men and women are grossly overweight. 3 One third of Scots are now … Read more
Drop-off fees at Scots airport to rise to ‘record-high’ in weeks …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> DROP-off fees at a major Scottish airport are set to rise to ‘record-high’ levels in weeks as new taxi mater rates are introduced. Edinburgh City Council has agreed new maximum taxi meter rates which will see fares rise by 9.5 … Read more
Thousands of households to get £100 cost of living cash after losing Winter Fuel Payment – will you be eligible? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THOUSANDS of low-income households will receive cash after losing out on their Winter Fuel Payments. Introduced during the cost of living crisis, the Household Support Fund has been extended this month … Read more
People say I’m crazy for living in a home the size of a garage but it’s got a walk-in wardrobe, & a huge kitchen island …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A WOMAN has revealed that people called her crazy for moving into a tiny home, but said that the house is so spacious, and even has … Read more
Over 2million set to miss out on DWP Christmas bonus – check everyone must make now to get payment coming in weeks …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of households could miss out on the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Christmas bonus. Most people claiming DWP benefits will be entitled to this year’s £10 Christmas … Read more