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Home Bargains confirms 18 new store locations

Discount retail giant Home Bargains has announced the exact sites for 18 new stores across the UK, with ambitions to grow its estate to 1,000 shops. Read the full list of locations here.

Make Your December Wage Stretch to January

Struggling with the long gap to January payday? Financial expert Aseem Munshi shares four practical budgeting and saving strategies to help Brits manage their finances through the festive hangover.

How to stop your home looking empty to burglars

Security experts reveal the simple mistakes that advertise an empty house to criminals. Learn how to create the illusion of occupancy and protect your property while on holiday.

Centenarian's festive birthday with penguin visitors

Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.

iGulu F1 Home-Brewing Machine Review

The iGulu F1 promises to make craft beer at home as easy as using a pod coffee machine. Our review explores if it delivers pub-quality pints and the current challenge of finding one.

Avoid DIY Disaster with Vetted Tradespeople

Struggling with home repairs? Find peace of mind with Checkatrade's network of 50,000+ professionals, vetted through 12 checks and backed by a £1,000 guarantee.

300,000 to lose £312 WFH tax relief from 2026

HMRC is scrapping the £6 weekly working from home tax relief for 300,000 employees from April 2026. Experts warn of impacts on disabled workers and small business costs.

OBR boss quits over Budget leak 'worst failure'

OBR chair Richard Hughes steps down, taking full responsibility for the technical failures that led to the pre-Budget leak of sensitive fiscal data. Read the full details of the damning report.

Barry Care Home Coordinator Wins Top Wales Award

Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.

Reeves defends tax rises in Labour Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves refuses to apologise for breaking Labour's tax pledge as Budget pushes tax take to record high. Read the full analysis of political reactions.

Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget: Key Changes

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major Budget reforms on taxes, benefits, and NHS funding. Discover the full list of changes affecting your finances and public services.

Budget Scraps Two-Child Cap, Aiding 67,000 Kids

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the two-child benefit cap in the Autumn Budget, a move that will directly help 67,230 of Birmingham's poorest children and their families.

HMRC to tax pensioners with average savings

State pensioners with average savings face HMRC tax bills as the Personal Savings Allowance remains frozen. Discover how the Autumn Budget impacts your savings.

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