Reading Time: 2 mins Money saving hack. Following on from last week’s reader’s story from Lisette, this week we’d like to introduce you to Helen from Dorset who has an ingenious way of saving money on toilet paper… Money Saving Hack: How to use old clothes as toilet paper Ok so this may not be for everything but we think that Helen’s idea is definitely worth sharing. After Helen retired and was spending more time at home, she was really shocked by how much she was spending on toilet paper. Traditional toilet paper is – for obvious reasons! – a single use item and with the cost of living crisis ..read more

Reading Time: 2 mins According to Finder.com, 58% of households in the UK are subscribed to at least one online streaming service. It can be a really convenient way to watch TV or listen to music, but the monthly fees are already going up. So how can you cut your costs while still having fun? Well, start by looking at your current subscriptions. Are you really using them all or are there any services that you rarely, or never, use? If so, cancel the ones you hardly watch.&nbs ..read more

Reading Time: 5 mins Cars today are basically computers on wheels. The majority sold in the UK are now automatics, and the rest have functions that control almost every aspect of the driving experience, from capping your speed to slamming on your brakes if you’re at risk of collision. With up to 3,000 microchips in many cars, the industry has been hit hard by the global shortage of semi-conductors, causing major delays in production. Shortages Ford Fiesta Citroen C3 MG3 Dacia Sandero Security and safety concerns Kill switches Shortages In fact, it’s very complicated  ..read more

Reading Time: 4 mins Supermarket basket comparison. We’ve recently revealed that the most value-for-money supermarket in the UK is Aldi, remaining the cheapest supermarket for the ninth month in a row.   The research compared the price of the same basket of items at different supermarkets.   Aldi was the cheapest, with the total shop coming to £74.81 – beating their rival bargain supermarket Lidl by £2.69. The most expensive supermarket in the monthly price comparison was Waitrose. At £96.59, the same shop was £21.78 more expensive at Waitrose than at Aldi.    ..read more

Reading Time: 4 mins Free suits. The cost of living crisis has raised the price of clothing for women by 37 percent over the last five years, and for men by 25 percent, according to Sky News analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.  Thankfully, there are options for obtaining help with clothes for job interviews:    Smart Works, across England and Scotland  Smart Works exists for women from all walks of life to help them find a confidence-boosting outfit to wear in a job interview. The charity regularly receives referrals from JobCentres, mental health chariti ..read more

Reading Time: 2 mins Energy regulator Ofgem recently announced its quarterly update to the energy price cap for the period 1 April – 30 June 2023.     From 1 April, the energy price cap will be set at an annual level of £3,280 for a dual fuel household paying by direct debit based on typical consumption, a reduction of almost £1,000 from the current level, of £4,279 which reflects recent falls in wholesale energy prices.   The £3,280 figure indicates how much consumers on their energy suppliers’ basic tariff would pay if the government’s Energy Price Guarantee (EP ..read more

Reading Time: 2 mins We’re giving ten lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to The Baby Show in Manchester from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th April. the prize The Baby Show with Lidl GB, the UK’s biggest and best-loved pregnancy and parenting event, is coming to Manchester Central from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th April and we have £500 worth of tickets to giveaway! Filled with amazing bargains and huge discounts from many of the 250 baby brands exhibiting, the show comes at the perfect time! The Baby Show offers a huge range of products from independent boutiques an ..read more

Reading Time: 2 mins We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a Limited Edition Gift Set from Ava May Aromas worth £50 the prize Ava May Aromas Limited Edition, Champagne, Passionfruit & Vanilla Gift Set is the perfect gift for any home fragrance lover. The fizz and sparkle of champagne bursts from this intricate accord, before giving way to the unmistakable notes of passionfruit. The fruity tones are softened by a subtle swirl of a vanilla base.  This gift set contains a Limited Edition 20cl Candle, housed in a premium quality glass container, inscribed with the signature AMA ..read more

Reading Time: 2 mins We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a family membership pass for 2 adults and 2 children to Kent Life Heritage Farm Park. the prize Kent Life is a 28-acre working farm and visitor attraction situated in Maidstone, Kent. Open throughout the year, Kent Life tells the Kent farming story and provides a fun family day out discovering more than 200 farmyard animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, and Kentish gardens and orchards.  Visitors can step back in time to experience Kent’s farming heritage in the Vintage Village, which is made up of reconstructions of o ..read more

Reading Time: 2 mins We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win Majority Tru 2 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) Wireless Earbuds. the prize Majority is a best-selling home audio brand focused on delivering high-quality consumer electronics at an affordable price. Since launching with their signature DAB radio range in 2012, Majority has diversified their product range to include Bluetooth Soundbars, PC Speakers, True Wireless Earbuds and Dolby-powered sound systems. One lucky winner will receive the Majority Tru 2 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) Wireless Earbuds. Experience inn ..read more