HOMES where robots do chores were a sci-fi vision in US cartoon The Jetsons in the Eighties. But smart homes are now a reality, less crazy-looking, and can save both money and the environment. Theres an outlay for kit but…
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Can I be fined for not filing my self-assessment tax return on time?
SELF-ASSESSMENT tax returns must be submitted on time – or you could face a hefty fine. Up to four million Brits expected to self-assess this year still haven’t filed their taxes, according to HMRC. 1 Self-employed Brits have been reminded…
Thousands of families can get FREE 15 food vouchers for half term
CASH-STRAPPED families can claim free vouchers to help with rising costs this half term. The government’s 500millionHousehold Support Fundhas made extra money available to low-income families. 1 Struggling families can claim cash vouchers under the government’s 500m scheme Households struggling…
I’m a mum-of-six – here’s how I feed my kids their 5-a-day EVERY day for just 1 per meal
IT’S not every day kids sit down for a meal and happily chow down on the healthy food in front of them. But it’s easier than you think according to mum Claire Cerikci whose six kids help themselves to handfuls…
How you could claim up to 8,500 a year for FREE towards your rent
COUNCILS are sitting on MILLIONS of pounds of unspent cash meant to be put towards helping struggling renters – heres how to claim. Soaring bills, transport costs, fuel hikes and more have been pummelling families finances as a cost of…
I made FIVE delicious family dinners from a chicken that cost just 1.50
A MONEY-SAVING mum has told how she managed to make FIVE meals with just a 1.50 reduced chicken. Lynn Appleby-Brisco picked up the supermarket chicken for a steal as it neared its sell-by date and fed her family of four…
Gas prices could ROCKET again if Russia invades Ukraine
FAMILIES could face surging gas prices once again this year if Russia invades Ukraine – but there are ways to cut the price of your bills. Evidence has emerged of Russian troops gathering near Ukraine’s borders as tensions escalate –…
The four supermarket heroes that can double meal portions for as little 30p
WE are all feeling the pinch at the checkout. Official figures show the cost of living is climbing at its fastest rate for 30 years, partly due to soaring food prices. But you can feed the family for less with…
Savvy shopper bags Greggs haul for just 2.95 including cookies and vegan sausage roll
A SAVVY saver has revealed how she got a mega Greggs haul including cookies and a vegan sausage roll for just 2.95 – and other shoppers can too. You can get food from big chains and supermarkets like Morrisons, Greggs…
Seven top restaurant discounts from Prezzo to Hard Rock Cafe
VISITS to restaurants and pubs can cost you a small fortune, especially if footing the bill for the whole family. But as bookings are down, venues are pulling out all the stops. 8 Here are seven top restaurant discounts –…