Consumers have fitted fewer solar panels year-on-year in 2024, experts reveal But overall the rise of solar continues, with almost 5% of homes having them By Sam Barker Updated: 16:39 BST, 9 September 2024 The number of solar panels fitted to homes in Britain has dropped 19 per cent since last year, according to analysis … Read more
By Dean Dunham Updated: 19:31 BST, 21 August 2024 I bought a gift card from Carpetright for my son earlier this year which he cannot now use as it has gone bust. My credit card provider rejected my Section 75 claim saying I had received the gift card so there is no breach of contract. T. … Read more
A decade ago, three supermarkets reigned supreme in Britain. Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda had more than half of the market share. In 2024, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have held firm but the rest of the landscape has changed entirely. The increase in online shopping means shoppers can look elsewhere and are increasingly looking beyond the traditional retailers. … Read more
London borough paid £103million in inheritance tax in 2021/22 But West Sussex city had most estates liable for the tax By Harvey Dorset Updated: 12:00 BST, 10 August 2024 The areas which pay the most inheritance tax have been revealed, with residents of one London district paying out an eye-watering £103million in 2022 alone. Despite … Read more
I went on a weekend trip to London from my home in Birmingham in July. I took the the train from Birmingham International on Saturday morning and returned on Monday afternoon, leaving my car at the NCP car park at the station. Unfortunately I misplaced the car park ticket while I was away, only realising when … Read more
Rumours that council tax could be radically overhauled and replaced by a 0.5 per cent tax based on the value of a home have been doing the rounds in the press and social media. Council tax is one of the areas Labour could in theory alter. The Labour manifesto financial promises included not to raise … Read more
I was supposed to be helping my mother to buy a dress. Next month, I’m getting married and she wants to wear something fabulous for the wedding. For hours last Saturday we diligently scoured shop aisles for outfits in her style (fun yet elegant, comfortable enough for a disco boogie). I to-and-fro-ed between shop floors … Read more
UK Customer Satisfaction Index tracks service levels at 275 firms The average customer satisfaction level is at its lowest point since 2010 Retailers and banks top the list for customer satisfaction By Angharad Carrick Updated: 00:01 BST, 9 July 2024 Customer service levels at the country’s biggest companies have deteriorated, according to a report. The … Read more
Energy firms are grappling with poor reputations for customer service levels Citizens Advice and Ofgem both say energy firms need drastic improvement Here is how to complain about your energy firm By Sam Barker Updated: 07:01 BST, 27 June 2024 Energy firms have been slammed by charity Citizens Advice for poor customer service, with public … Read more
A fifth of adult receive significant amounts from parents when they turn 18 Northern Ireland has the lowest age of financial independence in the country By Harvey Dorset Updated: 08:36 BST, 15 June 2024 Adult children who receive a significant amount of money from their parents become financially independent up to a year and a half … Read more
