Author - Lauren Abbott

£4 hand sanitiser among official Platinum Jubilee souvenirs

Memorabilia to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee have gone on sale today including an official hand sanitiser costing £3.95

What should I do if I've got a P&O Ferries booking as all sailings are cancelled?

What should I do if I've got a P&O Ferries booking as all sailings are cancelled?

P&O Ferries has halted sailings and made staff redundant but what does that mean for customers who have paid to travel?

Drivers aren't following 'basic' safety rule

Drivers aren't following 'basic' safety rule

Drivers on England's busiest roads failing to follow a basic safety rule, say Highways chiefs, which is contributing to one in eight crashes.

Warning as scammers target thousands of Self Assessment customers

Warning as scammers target thousands of Self Assessment customers

HMRC has issued a strong warning to Self Assessment customers to be aware of potential scams after an average 1,600 were logged each day.

The school year group hardest hit by pandemic learning loss

16 March 2022

The school year group hardest hit by pandemic learning loss

16 March 2022

Young children are showing few signs their learning is recoving after the pandemic, says one of the biggest reports into the impact of Covid 19.

Online shopping is getting stricter from today and here's why

Online shopping is getting stricter from today and here's why

Online shoppers face more identity checks, that will see payments blocked if they can't be completed, as new anti-fraud transaction rules come in.

What is Deltacron and how fast is it spreading?

What is Deltacron and how fast is it spreading?

Covid cases are rising rapidly again and among them may be a new variant - but what is Deltacron, where is it and how worried should we be?

Covid cases rising in over 55s

11 March 2022

Covid cases rising in over 55s

11 March 2022

Covid cases are rising in people aged 55 and over, with the latest REACT virus study picking up its second highest prevalence rate since 2020.

Shoppers can donate supermarket loyalty points instead of cash to Ukraine

Shoppers can donate supermarket loyalty points instead of cash to Ukraine

Sainsbury's is inviting Nectar card holders to donate points to its Ukraine appeal in place of cash, as the cost of living squeeze tightens.

Rural communities see heating oil prices soar as they try to stay warm

Rural communities see heating oil prices soar as they try to stay warm

The cost of heating oil has more than doubled in days leaving millions of people facing astronomical bills to heat their homes.

11 ways to help save the fuel in your car

09 March 2022

11 ways to help save the fuel in your car

09 March 2022

If you're looking to make the petrol or diesel in your car last longer, motoring experts say there is plenty drivers can do.

7 tips for applying for student loans

08 March 2022

7 tips for applying for student loans

08 March 2022

If you've a teen heading to university this year, the Student Loans Company has shared some advice as applications for funding open.

Petrol prices hit new high fuelled by Ukraine war

Petrol prices hit new high fuelled by Ukraine war

Calls are growing for the government to cut the VAT on fuel as petrol prices reach record high as the war in Ukraine escalates.

Asda latest to remove Russian products

Asda latest to remove Russian products