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Top items most likely to be returned by people in Britain

A poll of 2,000 adults found almost half have made a purchase in the last 12 months they have later returned, worth an average of £82

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Average adult hasn’t decluttered their house for two-and-a half years, study finds

Research of 2,000 adults revealed 67 per cent confessed they’ve got plenty of clutter but refuse to get rid of it

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Exactly how much Brits’ monthly disposable income has reduced by

Personal savings pots have also taken a hit by 21 per cent thanks to the cost of living , a new study has revealed

The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2023

Some households could get a £2,000 grant to help lower their energy bills this April

The new Government grant scheme Eco+ is an obligation for energy suppliers to give their customers grants to improve their home's insulation to help with heating costs

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

Older people with any of these health conditions could be due up to £369 each month

People of State Pension age claiming Attendance Allowance will receive either £61.85 or £92.40 every week from DWP.

Daily Record · Jan 2, 2023

Thousands of parents have just weeks left to check Child Benefit or risk fine

Child Benefit is a monthly payment available to parents or anyone in charge or looking after a child, but if you earn over £50,000, you will be liable to pay back some - or all - of it back

Daily Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

How to get 48 days off by booking just 19 days leave in 2023

By booking paid holiday around bank holidays, it's possible to get longer breaks without eating into your annual allowance

Chronicle Live · Jan 2, 2023

Simon Harris confirms college grant increases for thousands of students

Third level students in receipt of SUSI maintenance grants will see their monthly payments increase between January and May, Simon Harris said.

Irish Mirror · Jan 2, 2023

Scots benefits claimants to receive cost of living cash boost in spring

The DWP said that the new £900 cash support for benefits claimants will start in the spring and go directly to bank accounts in three payments

Daily Record · Jan 2, 2023

DWP Universal Credit help as claimants offered cash in advance to help with bills

These advanced payments can come as a huge lifeline to those who are struggling to pay their bills throughout the winter, as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) shares guidance on them.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 2, 2023