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Most households don’t know what their home insurance covers – or they haven’t got enough protection at all

THE average UK home contains nearly £30,000 worth of possessions – but only a third of adults have a complete understanding of what their home insurance does and doesn’t cover. Research of 2,000 people found Baby Boomers estimate they have the most possessions to the tune of £36,166, while Gen Z have the lowest with £21,744. 2 Most Brits have little understanding of what their home insurance…

NS&I goes down leaving customers unable to log into their accounts or check if they’ve won

NS&I has gone down leaving customers unable to log into their accounts or check if they’ve won. Over 100 complaints have been logged on Downdetector so far this morning. 2 NS&I has gone down this morning as customers can’t log into their accountsCredit: Alamy 2 Users have reported issues across the country Problems appear to have started at around 6am but reports quickly escalated as more users…

Council tax rebate chaos as thousands have £150 taken OUT of accounts and more STILL waiting for payment

THOUSANDS of people have had a £150 debit appear on their bank account in the latest council tax rebate blunder. The cash is being given out through local councils as part of the government’s attempt to help with the rocketing cost of energy bills. 1 Errors making the council tax rebate payments have affected thousands of peopleCredit: Getty Now hard-up households have been left worrying after…

I’m a DIY expert – how to avoid a home improvement nightmare that could cost you THOUSANDS

THINK carefully before diving into a DIY project or your dream home renovation could turn into a nightmare, an expert has warned. Last year, almost half of UK homeowners made improvements to their property, it’s claimed.  1 These mistakes could make your DIY more DI-why?Credit: Getty But without the right know-how, your renovation could end up needlessly costing thousands of pounds…

Corner shop McColl’s on brink of collapse putting thousands of jobs at risk

THOUSANDS of jobs are at risk after McColl’s said it was on the brink of collapse. The struggling convenience store business has confirmed it could fall into administration. 1 McColl’s is on the verge of collapse putting jobs at risk The retailer has been in discussions with potential lenders to shore up the business. McColl’s has struggled badly during the pandemic due to supply chain issues,…

Brits face ‘£1,200 hit to incomes’ after double economic whammy amid cost of living crisis

BRITS face a “£1,200 hit to incomes” after a double whammy impact of inflation and weak growth, the Bank of England has warned. It comes after bosses at the Bank said inflation is set to reach a 30-year high of more than 10.25 per cent by Autumn. 3 Brits are already making major changes to their spending amid the cost of living crisisCredit: Getty 3 Andrew Bailey said he recognised the hardship…

Brits face ‘£1,200 hit to incomes’ after double whammy impact of inflation and weak growth

BRITS face a “£1,200 hit to incomes” after a double whammy impact of inflation and weak growth, the Bank of England have warned. It comes after bosses at the Bank said inflation is set to reach a 30-year high of more than 10.25 PERCENT by the Autumn. 3 Brits are already making major changes to their spending amid the cost of living crisisCredit: Getty 3 Andrew Bailey said he recognised the…

How Franchisees Contribute to Small Business Ownership

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. National Small Business Week (NSBW), a tradition that dates back more than 50 years, Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. National Small Business Week (NSBW), a tradition that dates back more than 50 years, is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the small business owners who power our economy. This…

Don’t Wait For a Lightbulb Business Idea to Come to You, Go Out There and Find It

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A majority of professionals claim they want to start their own business, but an extra Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A majority of professionals claim they want to start their own business, but an extraordinarily small percentage actually do. Excuses include family obligations, bad timing, risk…

Wages Can’t Keep Up With Spike in Housing Prices

Soaring housing prices are outpacing wage growth in cities around the world, putting the squeeze on countless would-be homeowners. According to a new analysis of the global housing market by Online Mortgage Advisor, a Britain-based service that matches brokers with home buyers, many cities were less affordable for local workers in 2021 than they were in 2017. And the 10 cities that experienced…

How to Use Intellectual Property to Launch Your Product in a New Market

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With rapid globalization, multinational companies (MNCs) have focused on expanding th Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With rapid globalization, multinational companies (MNCs) have focused on expanding their reach in new markets across the globe. Since each of these markets has unique sociocultural…

DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding 2023 for South Africans

Application Deadline: July 8, 2022 The DSI and NRF are pleased to announce a call for new applications for DSI-NRF Postgraduate Student Funding for the academic year 2023. All continuing students who are eligible for a second or third year of funding must submit a Progress Report and not a new application. Requirements The NRF minimum academic requirement for postgraduate funding is 65%. The…

Tesco website went down leaving hundreds of customers unable to do their online food shop

TESCO’s website is now back up and running after technical issues this afternoon left customers unable to do their shopping online. Over 500 shoppers complained of issues accessing the site, according to complaints tracking website Downdetector. 1 Tesco shoppers have complained of website issues – leaving them unable to do theirCredit: Getty Around 78% had troubles getting onto the website, 16%…

Starbucks and Costa Coffee launch delicious new summer menus TODAY – including over 20 new items

STARBUCKS and Costa coffee fans will be pleased to hear that the two have launched their new summer menus today. Whether you’re feeling peckish or looking to quench your thirst, there are more than 30 new items that can do the job – here’s a look at some of them. 1 Popular coffee giants are preparing for summer as they launch new menu items Customers will be familiar with menu shake-ups at…

Tesco website goes down leaving hundreds of customers unable to do their online food shop

TESCO’s website has crashed, leaving customers unable to do their shopping online. Over 500 shoppers have complained of issues accessing the site, according to complaints tracking website Downdetector. 1 Tesco shoppers have complained of website issues – leaving them unable to do theirCredit: Getty Around 78% have had troubles getting onto the website, with 16% having app issues and 6% unable to…

Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert reveals the easy check you need to do NOW or risk losing out on thousands in retirement

MARTIN Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert has revealed what workers need to do NOW to make sure there’s enough money in their future pension pot. It’s easy enough to check, but you could risk losing out on thousands from your state pension if you fail to take action sooner rather than later. 1 Martin Lewis’ MoneySavingExpert reveals the easy check you need to do NOW or risk losing out on thousands in…

Interest rates rise to 1% adding £612 a year to mortgages – and Bank warns inflation could hit 10%

MILLIONS of households have been dealt another blow today as the Bank of England has hiked interest rates for the FOURTH time. The Bank of England has today raised the base of interest to a 13-year high of 1%, as it warned that inflation could hit 10% within months. 1 Households are set for more misery today if the Bank of England hikes interest ratesCredit: Getty The move will make the cost of…