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Rave five-star reviews that influence the online shopping habits of millions of consumers are scams in half of all cases, warn industry experts. The rip-off ruse involves fraudsters posting fake ‘top buy’ reviews on the internet to trick people into buying often sub-standard goods and services – sometimes even potentially dangerous counterfeits. While major online … Read more
Lockdown has created a boom in cycling – and the revolution will continue apace next month with the launch of a £2billion government travel scheme that will mean more bike-only lanes in the country’s major cities. In recent weeks, millions of people have dusted down often long-forgotten iron horses covered in cobwebs at the back … Read more
Lockdown has devastated many of Britain’s businesses – pubs, restaurants, cafes, gyms, high street retailers, leisure operators and more. All have been forced to close for weeks and many are unlikely to see the year out. But while a majority of businesses are struggling, there are those for whom lockdown has been a huge, if … 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
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
How ‘phantom power’ costs you £140 a year: Ten ways to cut your energy bills as usage soars during lockdown Energy bills are set to increase by an average of £32 a month Since lockdown began, the use of home appliances has increased significantly Background electricity use, or phantom load, could cost you up to … Read more
Businesses are facing desperate times as the coronavirus lockdown takes its toll. But with a bit of imagination, British bulldog determination and entrepreneurial flair, some owners are pivoting their businesses into ones which will be able to survive and possibly even thrive during the crisis. Among them is Tim Foster, co-founder of The Yummy Pub … Read more
Looking a bit like Ben Gunn after a month of lockdown? The long and short of cutting your own hair By Toby Walne for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:15 BST, 25 April 2020 | Updated: 22:15 BST, 25 April 2020 After more than a month of lockdown, many of us are now starting to … Read more
Can my employer force me to take holiday now? Will I still have to pay for a holiday abroad even though I can’t travel? And why am I continuing to pay my dentist every month when they’re shut? These are just some of the issues readers have raised in recent days as the country remains … Read more
Physical health is at the top of all our minds, but coronavirus could have a severe impact on your financial health too. It is crucial that you prepare for the coming months to ensure your finances are as insulated as they can be from the fallout. The good news is that many institutions such as … Read more