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Fury as council clerical error sends residents’ cleaning bills soaring
People living on Brent council’s housing estates were landed
with what they felt was an unaffordable increase in charges
with what they felt was an unaffordable increase in charges
Shane Hickey
05, Jun, 2023 @8:00 AM
Is it worth playing the waiting game in the hope of a better mortgage deal?
As costs rose yet again last week, with a warning to expect 5%-plus fixed rates, we look at the options for homebuyers
Shane Hickey
29, May, 2023 @8:00 AM
Covid pandemic blamed for UK rise in cracked tyres
Motorists urged to carry out safety check as rubber on cars left idle for long periods can deteriorate
Shane Hickey
27, May, 2023 @6:00 AM
Give customers a fair deal or else, finance regulator warns sector
The Financial Conduct Authority will soon launch the ‘consumer duty’, a tough new regime supposed to ensure firms put people’s needs first
Shane Hickey
15, May, 2023 @8:00 AM
Frustrated broadband customers face poor service and rising costs
Users are urged to check when their contract ends and switch, as bills go up and complaints look set to soar
Shane Hickey
08, May, 2023 @8:00 AM
Do your homework if you want to grab rising savings rates
Inflation has brought some good news – for savers. But the best deals may not be around for long
Shane Hickey
24, Apr, 2023 @8:00 AM
Liquid gold? Here’s the sobering truth about investing in whisky
Buying casks in the hope they increase in value sounds attractive, but industry experts warn of pitfalls
Shane Hickey
10, Apr, 2023 @8:00 AM
After the budget, here’s how to hand yourself a better pension
Jeremy Hunt’s overhaul of pension rules has been criticised for favouring the rich, but what can the rest of us do to improve our retirement situation?
Shane Hickey
20, Mar, 2023 @9:00 AM
Holidaymakers face big rise in car hire costs abroad this summer
Prices for popular destinations could be up almost 60% on 2022, analysis carried out for the Guardian shows
Shane Hickey
18, Mar, 2023 @10:00 AM
Owners of Centre Point flats tell of distress at £240,000 repair bills
A dispute between leaseholders and freeholder Almacantar over a £7m project for a building’s facade is before a tribunal
Shane Hickey
13, Feb, 2023 @9:00 AM
Just as savings rates were being driven up, the brakes are on
Many banks and building societies are rowing back on their best offers: so grab them while you can
Shane Hickey
23, Jan, 2023 @9:00 AM
Leasehold nightmare: why owning a council flat could land you with a ‘wipeout’ bill
Growing numbers of people are getting demands for ‘completely unaffordable’ sums that they fear may mean them losing their home
Shane Hickey
16, Jan, 2023 @9:00 AM
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