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Fireplace issues could lead to £1,300 fines (Image: PA) It’s freezing cold, it’s snowy outside and even more snowstorms are on the way. And in conditions like this, many households across the UK are turning to solid fuel burning like log burners this . But they have been warned over potential fines of up to … Read more

Pensioners urged to legally avoid new inheritance tax with loophole (Image: Getty) Britons are being urged to plan the use of their more effectively before Rachel Reeves’s raid comes into force. In her first Autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced that from April 2027, defined contribution (DC) pension pots will be included in inheritance tax (IHT) … Read more

Martin Lewis says you could get a slice of £141m of overpaid council tax (Image: ITVX) Money expert Martin Lewis is urging people to contact their local council and get £174 each back on average because they may be owed overpaid Council Tax. The founder has revealed that as much as £141m of overpaid money … Read more

Finance experts have rejected claims by the Prime Minister that the budget has not played a part in pushing up the cost of home loans. A number of banks and building societies have raised on fixed rate mortgages in recent days despite the fact that the Bank of England recently cut the base rate by … Read more

People across the UK are bracing themselves for more snow this evening and over night after the UK experienced its first taste of winter today with many waking up to bitterly cold temperatures of -4C. has now issued a 17-hour warning for ice, covering large parts of England, Scotland and Wales. London and South East … Read more

Romanian rescue dog Lyssa (Image: -) A dog owner whose pet died following fireworks has called for a crackdown on sales to the public. Karen Clayton’s Romanian rescue dog Lyssa is believed to have had a stroke caused by the stress of loud explosives earlier this month. Mrs Clayton, who lives on the Isle of … Read more

The sculpute is meant to resemble a sea snail (Image: Brighton Pictures) A £6,000 sculpture designed to imitate the tiny sea snail has been attacked by local residents who say it instead looks like a “giant poo emoji”. People are being encouraged to visit the Periwinkle Shelter sculpture, made from Sussex and willow branches, at … Read more

While Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude,  there’s no question that it’s unequivocally a food-centric holiday. While you can expect all the classic fixings including mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes covered with marshmallows, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole and dinner rolls, complete your feast with a crisp and crunchy Thanksgiving salad.  While a salad doesn’t … Read more

Farmers rally in London against proposed changes to inheritance tax (Image: Getty) Thousands of furious farmers have unleashed their fury against Rachel Reeves inheritance tax raid with a protest in London. is leading a charge of around 10,000 farmers who oppose the announced at last month’s budget. He is joined by Reform leader , Tory … Read more

Snow will head further south from tomorrow (Wednesday 20 November) (Image: WXCHARTS) Latest show snow could hit the south of England with many already seeing snowfall across the UK. Maps from forecaster WX Charts show that tomorrow, Wednesday November 20, snow will spread further across the UK moving down towards the south – with a … Read more