Category Archives: Finance

Romance fraud reports soar by 40% during coronavirus pandemic, says Which?

Romance scam reports have soared during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Whic ? The consumer group’s analysis of Action Fraud data found romance fraud reports were up by 40% in the year to April 2021, compared with the previous year, with more than 7,500 reported scams. Reported losses reached £73.9 million during the period – […]

Meghan is said to be treating Lilibet to a £4,800 Cartier watch, but what are the best baby gifts on a realistic budget

WHAT gift should you buy for  a new baby? It has been reported that Meghan Markle will treat newborn daughter Lilibet to a £4,800 Cartier watch. 7 Not got a royal budget? Here are some bargain baby presents fit for a little prince or princess . . .Credit: Shutterstock But most of us will be on a more […]

Key questions for consumers to consider before entering property raffles

Consumers considering buying tickets for property raffles are being urged to make sure they understand what such prizes involve. Record house prices, now standing at £261,743 on average across the UK, according to Halifax may encourage some people to take part. Alison Farrar, lead officer for property at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute said businesses are […]

Money-off deals and freebies for carers to celebrate their vital work

NATIONAL Carers Week starts today, celebrating all aspects of their vital work. During the pandemic, many of us have taken on extra responsibilities helping relatives and friends who are disabled, elderly or in need of support. 6 Money-off deals and freebies for carers to celebrate their vital workCredit: Getty But with many of these roles […]

Solicitors ‘under pressure’ as stamp duty deadline looms

Stressed solicitors have been working late nights and weekends to help home movers beat a stamp duty holiday deadline, according to the Law Society. With just a few weeks to go before the deadline for the full stamp duty concession, professionals may need to manage their clients’ expectations around completing deals in time, it said. […]

Aldi is selling a portable kebab grill for £30 so you can pimp your BBQ this summer

ALDI has launched a new grill with rotating kebab skewers perfect for outdoor cooking this summer, for just £30. The Ambiano 3-in-1 grill will be available in Aldi stores from Monday, 6 June. 1 Aldi’s grill can be used for cooking meat, fish and vegetables as well as kebabsCredit: Aldi It has already sold out […]

Homeware to tech – bag brilliant bank holiday bargains with these great deals

IT’S the bank holi-yay! Which means that this weekend is as good a time as any to grab some brilliant bargains. From garden to gaming there’s something for everyone . . .  7 Enjoy your bank holiday by grabbing some great bargains to spruce up your garden and your homeCredit: Getty OUTDOORS: Poundstretcher.co.uk always has great offers. Until […]