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Tom Kerridge on tricking his son to eat veg and the ‘frightening’ cost-of-living crisis

Tom Kerridge has the sweetest hack for getting his six-year-old to eat vegetables. “It doesn’t matter who your parents are – I’m a chef with two Michelin stars and I’m still trying to get my little man to eat cabbage,” says the dad-of-one. So he ...

14 Sept 2022 at 08:00

Lifestyle

The children using side hustles to make extra pocket money for Christmas

At just 10 years old, budding entrepreneur Saira Pandhal already has big ideas for the future. She sells homemade necklaces and bracelets, juggling her venture when she has spare time around her schoolwork. Saira lives in Rugby, Warwickshire, ...

16 Dec 2022 at 07:30

Lifestyle

Parents are dipping into savings to help with living costs – and it could leave them short in the future

As the cost-of-living crisis squeezes budgets, some people could be risking leaving themselves with a savings shortfall in retirement – as they dip into savings to help support their families, new research suggests. Nearly a quarter of ...

25 Nov 2022 at 10:00

Lifestyle

Renewing your tax credits – here’s what you need to know

Some families receiving tax credits need to take action now, or they may risk getting these valuable benefits stopped. Tax credits renewal packs for 2023-24 are currently being issued to people, up until June 15 – so, what do you need ...

05 May 2023 at 08:00

Lifestyle

How might the Budget actually affect me?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has unveiled his Spring Budget in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis. In it, he covered everything from energy caps to childcare – and you might be wondering what his plans actually mean for you. Childcare A ...

15 Mar 2023 at 14:27

Lifestyle

Single mums need to work to 93 to retire with the same pension as a man, research suggests

New research suggests single mothers would have to work an additional 28 years to retire with the same amount of money as a man. This would take them to the age of 93, whereas a single father might only need to work an additional ...

21 Mar 2023 at 10:08

Lifestyle

These are the most affordable supermarkets for your weekly food shopping

Aldi has been named the UK’s cheapest supermarket in March, coming out £20 cheaper than Waitrose but just 25p less expensive than Lidl. A basket of 41 grocery items at Aldi cost £72.54 on average across the month, compared with ...

05 Apr 2023 at 07:36

Lifestyle

Want to live by the sea? These are the most and least expensive seaside locations to buy a home

The coastal town of Salcombe in Devon was Britain’s priciest seaside location to buy a home on average in 2022, analysis has suggested. Located within an area of outstanding natural beauty, Salcombe swapped places with ...

05 Apr 2023 at 07:24

Lifestyle

How older people can learn online banking skills – as report finds many over-65s don’t manage money online

Nearly a third (31%) of older people with bank accounts feel uncomfortable with online banking, according to a new survey by Age UK. The charity, which polled more than 1,000 people aged 65 and over in Britain in ...

03 May 2023 at 12:51

Lifestyle

One in 10 ‘spending beyond their means’ – try these 7 cutbacks guaranteed to save families money

Times are hard, and it’s no surprise to learn many people are spending more than they earn. New research has found one in 10 people spend more than they have in their current account at least seven months each ...

06 Sept 2023 at 13:54

Lifestyle

Key things to consider before lending money to a friend

If a friend asks to borrow money, it’s natural to want to help out. But at a time when every pound or even every penny counts, it’s a good idea to think carefully. Lending money can potentially lead to ...

28 Jul 2023 at 07:45

Lifestyle

Hacks for saving money on school uniforms

Parents and carers of children in secondary school are still spending “exorbitant amounts” on school uniforms, a charity has said. According to research conducted by The Children’s Society, which ...

27 Jun 2023 at 14:16

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