Mortgage approvals fell to 45,400 in August, “the lowest level in six months” as high mortgage rates caused major affordability challenges for buyers. This is the latest sign that the 14 increases in UK interest rates since December 2021 have hit demand. Net approvals for remortgaging, which capture remortgaging with a different lender, also saw a significant decline from 39,300 to […]

Using baking soda to remove mould from the bottom of a window While many people do use bleach to remove mould, a cleaning expert has shared that it doesn’t actually kill mould at its source which means it’s likely to return even after cleaning it. Rather than using bleach, Laura Harnett, the founder of Seep eco-cleaning tools, has recommended using […]

AS technology marches ever forward, schools are looking for ways to incorporate modern technology into the curriculum. We’ve already seen the rise in interactive whiteboards, tablets, and laptops in schools, and it seems that video games could be next. Launching today (September 28), The Crown Estate, the national landowner that manages the seabed, has partnered with Minecraft to create two […]

THERE is an amazing offer right now, that will let people grab two games completely free. Absolutely anyone can grab the offer, as long as you have a PC that is capable of playing them. Epic Games gives away new games every Thursday, and there are two free games that are now available. The first game available this week is […]

ETSY is the Amazon for independent sellers and handmade goods, but has become a hotspot for further flung resellers in recent years. It is one of the most well-known online retail destinations in the UK and US, and is present in 234 other countries. What is Etsy? "Etsy connects people looking for unique goods with independent sellers around the world," according […]

The Pentagon has announced that two BRAVO Artificial Intelligence Battle Labs will be established at U.S. European Command and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, in collaboration with the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Algorithmic Warfare Directorate and the Defense Innovation Unit. Over the next year, the labs will organize multiple U.S. federal government-wide BRAVO Hackathons, including some with coalition partners. […]

WHATSAPP is about to receive a major design overhaul, that will bring in a new style of buttons and even a fresh shade of green. Let's take a look at a leaked sneak peak of what's to come. Despite all of WhatsApp's updates over the years, it has largely remained the same in terms of visuals. But now it's getting […]

Experts are sharing the best savings accounts of the week beginning September 25, 2023. Interest rates are on the rise with some savings products offering customers a 6.20 percent rate. High street banks and building societies have sought to bolster rates despite the impact of inflation on returns. These rate rises have been implemented across easy access and notice savings […]

Coventry Building Society has launched a market-leading easy-access cash ISA paying a ‘top rate’ if 4.90 percent interest. The savings account is available for both new and existing customers. It allows four withdrawals every 12 months starting from the day the account is opened. Subsequent withdrawals face a charge equal to 50 days’ interest. This tax-free account can be opened with […]

One university student is revealing how she is able to save an extra £720 a year during the cost of living crisis. Households have struggled with inflation-hiked prices and soaring energy bills over the last two years. Isabella Drake, 22, is one of the many having to deal with these issues and is in the third year of her business […]