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Vampire appliances could be driving up your energy bills - How to avoid them

So called "vampire appliances" could be eating away at your bank account by sucking up power, even when they're switched off.

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Britain's 'best places to live' in 2025 are revealed - does YOURS make the list?

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A new study lists the best places in the UK to live - have a look at our interactive graphic and see if your hometown makes the list.

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When is Chinese New Year 2025, zodiac animal and why it changes

This year's zodiac animal and element is a rare and unique one

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London named the best destination in the world in the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, with New York top in the U.S. Is YOUR favourite spot a winner?

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The winners for the awards were identified based on the quality and quantity of global Tripadvisor reviews specific to several award subcategories between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024.

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More than 7,000 new homes to be built in areas of high flood risk

Think tank calls for changes to planning policy and more resources for flood defences.

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Revealed: Top pet names of the year - as cat and dog owners increasingly name their animals after politicians

TrustHousesitters has revealed the most popular pet names for 2024 - and it appears owners are taking inspiration from the stars - and their favourite culinary treats - when it comes to naming their furry friends.

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What are the mortgage options for borrowers in later life?

With some people facing the prospect of borrowing into their retirement, a banking expert explains some of the options available.

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'This is such a special place': Music and TV stars back Save Salford Lads Club campaign

Music and TV stars are backing the campaign to save Salford Lads Club from the threat of looming closure

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Drivers warned they risk invalidating insurance for simple flood mistake

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With parts of the UK experiencing spells of wet weather over the past few days, drivers have been urged to avoid travelling through flooded sections of road.

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Squirrels board train and 'refuse to leave' forcing cancellation

Two squirrels who boarded a rush hour train to Gatwick forced operators to cancel the service.

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Busiest house moving day of 2024 is this month - eight tips to save money (and stress) if YOU'RE on the move

Moving is a notoriously stressful, time-consuming and costly affair. With the help of experts, We reveal eight tips to help streamline the process.

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The six-acre island for sale with a private beach and 15 ghosts

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A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale.

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British pub landlord is forced to pay £25,000 to be freed from Turkish hospital where he was 'held hostage' after falling ill on holiday without any insurance

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Malcolm Stocker, 68, began suffering from an upset stomach two days before the end of a two-week trip to Marmaris. He ended up in hospital for more than a month.

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Your ice creams are safe for now! Seagulls living in busy cities prefer seafood, study finds

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Researchers have discovered that seagull chicks raised on an 'urban' diet will still choose fish over human snacks.

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The best UK cities and towns for a 2024 staycation are named by Which? - Liverpool, Bath and Wells get top ratings, while Derby, Bournemouth and Torquay are ranked bottom

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The results come from a survey of almost 4,000 Which? members, who were asked about their experiences visiting UK cities and towns in the past two years.

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Office life getting you down? Europe's best and worst cities for remote working revealed: Luxembourg City is No.1, Athens is bottom and London fails to make the top 10

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The ranking is based on factors including Wi-Fi speed, safety and cost of living. Surprisingly, not a single city in France, Spain or Germany makes it to the top 10.

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Escaped racehorse joins commuters at train station - and stands behind yellow line

Commuters at a train station in Australia were left doing a doubletake as an escaped racehorse joined them to wait for a passenger service.

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UK households urged to submit meter readings ahead of energy price cut

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Martin Lewis among those encouraging consumers to make a note so they do not overpay when cap reduced

Millions of households are being urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier this weekend to ensure they do not overpay when cheaper prices come in on Monday.

The consumer champion Martin Lewis is among those urging people to get their phones, pens and notepads out so that they benefit fully from the 12.3% cut to the Ofgem energy price cap, which is altered quarterly.

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Come fry with me! The UK's cheapest and priciest airports for a full English breakfast revealed - and it's Newcastle International that has the best deal (and the best reviews)

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Peckish passengers taking off from Newcastle International can tuck into a pre-flight fry-up for an egg-cellent £10.96, compared to the national average price of £13.50.

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I want to buy a home but have no idea where to start: What is the first step I need to take?

I want to buy a home but I'm a first-time buyer and have no idea where to start. What's the first step I need to take?

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How to make the perfect Yorkshire puddings, according to scientists (who claim they must be 4 inches tall!)

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To celebrate Yorkshire Pudding Day today, MailOnline has provided a step by step guide for making the perfect Yorkshire pudding according to science.

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Britons' most-Googled foreign travel destinations revealed: Greece is the No1 country followed by Spain... and Orlando is the most-searched-for city

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Featured in the UK's top ten country hotlist are seven destinations in Europe, two in Africa and one in Asia. Read on for more on the places Brits want to go the most...

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Most flood prone areas in UK and how you can insure your property against storm Elin

The Government-backed Flood Re scheme is "instrumental" in helping to provide cover, an expert has said.

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18 amazing Christmas events taking place in Greater Manchester this year

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Christmas in Manchester is already shaping up rather nicely with markets, fairs and plenty of light shows and switch-on events

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How can renters looking for a new home give themselves a head start right now?

As renters are being squeezed by strong competition and rising rents, We find out what they can do to help get ahead.

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How to sell your home by giving it a good tidy

Every house has them - those messy rooms that cost you dearly when it comes time to sell. Here's what you can do about them.

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Shopper finds snake in bag of broccoli from Aldi

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A grandfather has told of his shock at finding a live snake in a bunch of broccoli he says he purchased from an Aldi store.

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How to keep your home safe from burglars when heading on holiday

As the summer holiday season approaches, a checklist of jobs you need to undertake to protect your home from burglars while away has been revealed.

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Book returned to library almost 100 years late

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A book has been returned to a US library almost 100 years late.

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Surge in subsidence insurance payouts following last summer’s heatwave

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Thousands of homeowners felt the impact of last summer’s record-breaking heatwave, the Association of British Insurers said.

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‘Dog ate my false teeth’ – thousands of canine-related claims made to insurer

The average cost to put dog-related claims right is £1,200, but in some cases claims can run into five figures, Aviva said.

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Daredevil cat Chio rescued by firefighters with cherry picker from 60ft-high ledge

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He had been out all night in hailstorms and driving rain

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Do NOT accept insurance price hikes if they're more than 10%

If your renewal price rise is greater than 10%, contact the insurer and demand a discount. If the answer to your challenge is a big fat 'no', please shop around.

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A snake in McDonald's and a frog hidden in bananas among RSPCA's 'weird' rescues of 2022

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A frog that travelled more than 4,000 miles on a bunch of bananas was among the RSPCA's most "weird and wonderful" animal rescues of 2022.

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Nation’s favourite Christmas food announced - it's not turkey, mince pies or mulled wine

The best Christmas foods have been voted for by members of the UK public and the results are in.

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How to check the planning rules when doing a home extension

Experts explain the planning red flags to look out for, and how home buyers can do their research before committing to a purchase.

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Households urged to take steps to prevent frozen pipe damage this winter

Taking measures now can reduce the distress and expense caused by pipe problems this winter, the Association of British Insurers said.

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How to spot cost of living support scams this autumn – according to an expert

Fraudsters are expected to use upcoming cost-of-living payments as a new way to ‘hook’ victims. Vicky Shaw takes a look.

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Insurance customers could make savings by haggling and switching, says Which?

‘It’s still the case that the price quoted by your insurer is not necessarily the best you can get’

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What can households do to offset soaring energy costs?

Homeowners can take steps to cut back on energy use to lessen the impact of rocketing costs.

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Herd of COWS invade Yorkshire beach and take best tanning spots, leaving sunseekers to sit on rocks

A herd of ill-tempered cows invaded Gadding Dam beach in West Yorkshire on Saturday August 13 and stole all the best tanning spots - even taking a dip in the sea.

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‘9% of people leave keys under doormats or plant pots while on holiday’

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Claims for home thefts tend to spike between July and September, insurer Aviva said.

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What should you do if your mortgage application is refused?

<p>The cost of living crisis has seen many lenders factoring in the impact of rising household bills and subsequently tightening their criteria, making it harder for prospective buyers to borrow as much as they could’ve previously.</p>

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A giant step for hamkind: Hamster survives daring trip into the stratosphere on a flying balloon

It's one giant step for hamkind.

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Importance of unoccupied home insurance

Whatever the reason, it’s important to insure an empty property in case something goes wrong

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Solo first-time buyers need to raise double deposit of 10 years ago

The figure was based on a single buyer on the median wage being able to borrow a maximum of 4.5 times their salary to buy the average first-time buyer home, at £223,117.

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World's largest Jaffa Cake weighing 80kg is created by Great British Bake Off winner

What do you get if you mix 160 eggs, 8kg of dark chocolate and 15kg of orange jelly? The world's largest-ever Jaffa Cake, of course.

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5 home improvements that add value

Property is often a persons greatest asset and naturally they want to capitalise on that huge personal investment. Whether you're planning a massive home improvement overhaul or looking to spruce the place up on a budget, there are a few tricks of the trade...

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Britain's most affordable places to buy a home revealed

The list, revealed by Zoopla, looks at average local house prices compared to the combined income of an average two-earner household in the same location.

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Bargain or bust? How to curb Black Friday spending

Don’t be caught out – many deals may not be as generous as they appear

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Amazon to stop accepting UK Visa credit cards from January

The online retail giant said it has made the decision due to ‘the high fees Visa charges for processing credit card transactions’.

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Most burglaries this winter will happen while people are at home

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Neither hibernation nor lockdown mean we’re safe from thieves, insurers warn. Here are some timely tips

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What are the worst features that could devalue your home?

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With many homeowners rushing to sell their properties and others looking to move thanks to the Stamp Duty holiday, homeowners have revealed the features they're looking for, and the one's they're keen to avoid.

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UK house prices hit new record high after 'surprising' post-lockdown spike

Average cost of home jumps 1.6 per cent to £241,604 in July as housing market picks up pace

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Has lockdown DIY killed your cover?

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With most of us using the crisis to improve our homes, many won't realise they've invalidated their insurance until its too late

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The seven coronavirus scams to look out for

In testing financial times it's easy to be enticed by fraudsters. Here's what to look out for...

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Victoria Wood's best jokes

The Prestwich comic would have turned 66 this week

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How to avoid expensive home repairs this winter

Before the winter weather hits you need to be sure your home insurance will protect you

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A third of private renters no have contents insurance

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Housing association tenants are more likely to have home insurance than private renters, according to new research from the AA.

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Things to do in Manchester over the May bank holiday weekend

Yet another three-day weekend is upon us

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Phil Spencer's ten tips to boost the value of your property

Phil Spencer, who hosts popular TV shows such as Location, Location, Location, reveals some of his simple value-adding tips, such as naming your house and hanging mirrors.

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Home insurance customers paying hundreds of pounds in loyalty penalty, study finds

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Policyholders with same insurer for six years charged twice as much as new customers, Citizens Advice finds

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15 ways you're invalidating your insurance

Fail to read the small print and your policy isn't worth the paper it's printed on

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Eight questions every first-time buyer must ask when buying a flat

There are some key aspects of buying a flat that need to be addressed if you're going to avoid some of the common pitfalls of moving into your first home.

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Most and least affordable cities to by a home in Britain revealed

While there are some cities in the UK where a home will cost more than 12 times the average salary in the location, in others it would only cost just under 4.5 times wages there.

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Brits and their cavalier attitude towards insurance…

A growing number of Brits, it’s been reported by Insurance Business Magazine, have taken out insurance policies without knowing – or caring – whether they’re fully covered or whether they’re ruining their own chances of making a successful claim

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Should I replace my kitchen and bathroom before selling my home?

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Jason Indranie, a local estate agent from Yopa, says there isn’t a day that goes by without a vendor asking this question.

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When is Easter 2018, Good Friday and Easter Monday?

The Easter weekend celebrations bring a four-day break, but it can be confusing to know when the holiday falls.

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Amazon cleared after Alexa ad 'triggers cat food order'

An Echo Dot owner said an Amazon advert that triggered their device to order cat food was "socially irresponsible".

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Police Officer accused of taking the biscuits.

The constable faces a tribunal after allegedly taking a colleague's biscuit tin from a cupboard and showing a "lack of integrity".

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Google's self-driving car pulled over by cops for driving too slow

Police in Mountain View, Silicon Valley explained that an officer noticed traffic backing up behind a self-driving car going 24mph (39km/h) on a street with a 35mph (56km/h) speed limit.

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Motoring myths: what ‘black boxes’ reveal about our driving habits

Are 17-year-olds really the worst drivers? ‘Telematics’ boxes installed to cut insurance costs can show us how we drive

Billions of miles have been driven on Britain’s roads this decade in cars fitted with “telematics” boxes recording every detail of a driver’s behaviour – whether they are speeding on a 30mph urban road, how they are cornering on a country road, and how they are braking or accelerating on a motorway.

Installed in about 1m cars by insurance companies, they offer drivers – usually 17 to 25-year-olds – less costly insurance if they drive more carefully. But the telematics black boxes also reveal a wealth of data about how Britain drives - debunking a lot of modern myths, but confirming many others.

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Summary of Budget 2017: Key points at-a-glance

An at-a-glance summary of the key points of Philip Hammond's Autumn 2017 Budget.

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Insurers fear tax rise in 'raid on the responsible'

Association of British Insurers says chancellor should resist further increases to insurance premium tax, which has doubled since 2015

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Former burglars say barking dogs and CCTV are best deterrent

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Ex-criminals tell Co-op Insurance most thieves are opportunists who tend to avoid difficult break-ins

Burglars are most likely to be put off breaking into homes by CCTV cameras and barking dogs, according to a panel of former criminals.

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