Winter car habit risks £2,000 repair bill
Motoring expert warns that skipping a simple warm-up routine in cold weather can cause long-term transmission damage, with replacement costs reaching £2,800. Learn how to protect your vehicle.
Motoring expert warns that skipping a simple warm-up routine in cold weather can cause long-term transmission damage, with replacement costs reaching £2,800. Learn how to protect your vehicle.
The UK government has expanded its Electric Car Grant, making 45 models eligible for discounts up to £3,750. Discover the full list and how it boosts EV adoption.
Ofsted warns of a 'shadow market' in children's care, with nearly 900 investigations launched into unregistered homes charging exorbitant fees. Urgent government action is demanded.
Staffordshire households earning under £36,000 could qualify for free heating upgrades worth up to £30,000 this winter under the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme. Apply now to improve your home's energy efficiency.
Households with damp and mould are urged to watch for a critical Ofgem letter. Tenants must notify landlords immediately as 98% of ECO4 insulated homes need repairs costing up to £18,000.
Millions of UK households are seeing a £150 discount on energy bills this winter via the expanded Warm Home Discount scheme. Find out if you qualify and what to do.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
Shirebrook Town Council left unable to function after 11 councillors quit. Bolsover District Council appoints temporary members to restore operations. Read the full story.
Kia confirms its EV4 and PV5 models are now eligible for the UK's £1.9bn Electric Car Grant, slashing prices by £1,500. Find out how this milestone boosts EV affordability.
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Dudley Council's leader insists he has 'nothing to hide' as a report into a collapsed £1.65m land sale is delayed for nearly a year. Read the latest on the audit committee's concerns.
Official letters with a £150 energy bill rebate are arriving for six million UK households. The government warns to ignore scam texts and calls about the Warm Home Discount.
Taylor Wimpey Manchester has donated 321 winter essentials to Lifeshare charity for the homeless. The homebuilder's national Wrap Up Warm campaign has provided over 14,000 items. Learn more about this vital community support.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.
Motoring expert reveals why idling your car on frosty mornings is damaging, wasteful, and could lead to a hefty fine. Learn the correct way to prepare your vehicle.
Grant Store experts warn turning heating on and off wastes energy. Maintain a steady temperature for efficiency and lower bills this winter.
Over three million extra UK households are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter to help with energy bills. Find out if you're eligible and how the scheme has expanded.
The DWP is distributing crucial winter payments, including Cold Weather and Winter Fuel Payments, worth up to £1,085. Check if you qualify for this vital financial support before Christmas.
Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
Over three million more UK households now qualify for a £150 winter energy bill discount under expanded government rules. Find out if you're eligible for the vital cost-of-living support.
Millions of UK households can get £150 off their electricity bill this winter. Find out if your supplier is one of the 28 participating and how to claim.
Households in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can apply for a £150 grant voucher from today. The Household Support Fund is open to those not on benefits. Apply by 30 January.
Millions of UK state pensioners will see extra cash in their accounts this December. Find out about the Winter Fuel Payment, £10 DWP bonus, and Warm Home Discount.
Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
Low-income households can apply for emergency payments of up to £200 via the Household Support Fund. Apply now to your local council for help with food and energy bills.
Low-income households can apply for emergency cost-of-living payments from councils. Grants of up to £200 can help with food and energy bills. Apply now for pre-Christmas support.
Shoppers are raving about Dunelm's festive fleece bedding, with a 4.9-star rating. The reversible set starts at £25. Discover why it's perfect for winter.
Millions of UK state pensioners are receiving up to £310 in government support. Find out if you're eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment and Christmas Bonus.
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
The Runmeihe Fleece Lined Warm Tights are a viral TikTok sensation. Priced at just £9.99 on Amazon, they offer warmth, style, and comfort for Christmas parties and winter office wear. Discover why everyone is buying them.