All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

Ofgem has slowly allowed more and more energy suppliers to restart the banned practice over the first few weeks of this year as they have met its "strict criteria" to restart involuntary installations

The year began with the "mortgage price war" as lenders across the board cut their rates with anticipation that the Bank of England was to cut its base interest rate - however this came to a crashing halt with lenders, including Santander, TSB and RBS, now upping deals

The benefits department has urged older Brits to check if they are eligible to claim Pension Credit and if they are they should put in a claim before March 5 - if they do they could receive the £299 cost of living payment

Chocolate giants Cadbury and Nestle have confirmed that the wholesale costs of cocoa could potentially affect the price - and the size - of their products this Easter

Last week, the energy regulator announced that its price cap will drop by 12.3% from this April which means energy bills should fall for millions - however standing charges are set to rise

Half of people with possible cancer symptoms in the UK do not contact a GP for at least six months which potentially reduces their chances of survival according to a poll from Cancer Research

A woman asked the internet whether she was being unreasonable to think that her new boyfriend - who did not have a high standard of personal hygiene - could've potentially given her Threadworm

Cleaning fans have hailed the cheap, miracle product on social media which helps remove stubborn mould which grows on your bathroom tiles and grout with "no effort needed"

Getting yourself a table at a busy cafe or restaurant can be a difficult task but one mum shared how she manages these situations - but people are divided about what she does

Nigella Lawson caused controversy after showing her method of buttering her toast, with some fans thanking her for the tip and others saying it had 'put them off'

It can be difficult to spot the warning signs of type 2 diabetes if you're not familiar with them, but some simple questions will determine whether you have it, or are at risk

One cat owner shared how they had been put into a strange predicament as they were mourning their recently cremated cat - but then the moggy turned up alive and well

The state pension is a regular payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and currently most people claim it when they reach the state pension age of 66 years

If you’re thinking about getting a mortgage, you should be aware of the factors that affect your eligibility as this can be critical in whether you are accepted or not

Health and beauty chain Boots confirmed plans to reduce the number of shops from around 2,200 to just 1,900 in an announcement made in June last year

Brits have worked hard to keep their energy usage down but in the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can be easy to overlook simple mistakes that can bump up bills

Jars of the cashew butter, sold at Ocado, Whole Foods, and Holland & Barrett, have mistakenly been filled with a mixed nut product that contains hazelnuts, almonds and peanuts

John Fillingham, 80, says his mental health was left "in tatters" after falling for the scam in April 2019 which saw him transfer £17,000 to scammers after they pretended to be his bank

According to consultancy firm Cornwall Insight, annual energy bills could fall by 15% from the current rate of £1,928 to £1,635 in April 2024 - with a further drop predicted for summer

As the DWP does not make benefit payments on bank holidays, if you’re due a payment on one of the Easter breaks you may find you get paid on a different date

Poundland's plan is called "Project Evo" and will see stores across the country receive fresh new signage, flooring and lighting as well as more fridges and freezers in stores

Aldi launched a refill station at its Solihull store last year and after a successful trial it is set to expand this trial further to more stores over the next six months

HMRC says almost seven million households have received their £299 payment from the DWP so far and around eight million people will receive the payment overall by the February 22 deadline

Lidl says the move will help "drive efficiency" in its stores because workers will spend less time manually updating the price tags and will be able to focus on things such as helping customers and restocking shelves

The Government's Warm Home Discount scheme gives households claiming certain benefits the £150 discount on their electricity bills between October and March each year