Carer’s Allowance alert as payments could rise to £364 each week under new rules

Carer’s Allowance currently offers £76.65 each week to those eligible, however, a new online petition is calling for unpaid carers to receive higher weekly payments of £364. As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many people will be feeling a squeeze on their finances and have been campaigning for change. Petition creator Alasdair Adam wants to see the benefit rate match the earnings of someone […]

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Millions of homes in danger whilst government prioritse parliament maintenance

Meanwhile, 600,000 properties are going with vital repairs which endanger the lives of a million residents.And this ‘reckless omission’ amounts to  ‘dereliction of duty’ which is worsening the UK’s housing crisis, critics warn. The £100m average annual bill for the Houses of Parliament outstrips the typical £93m the government allows for home improvement grants. This is down more than 70 […]

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Mortgage warning as homeowners ‘vulnerable’ due to rising rates

BBC Money Box on overpaying mortgage or pensions One in three homeowners are opting for “marathon mortgages” as interest rates continue to exceed five percent, according to new research. Data from Experian highlights that one in three homeowners under 29 are opting to pay back their mortgage in 35 years or more. This is being done in an attempt to […]

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I'm a Wi-Fi expert – 'speed trick' unlocks even faster downloads and makes your internet run smoother with a few clicks | The Sun

WI-FI users have access to several free features that can boost their network's speed. Sometimes Wi-Fi connections slow down; this can happen for a variety of reasons. Thankfully, there are many tools at users' disposal to enhance Wi-Fi speed. One of the best (and easiest) ways to smooth your connection, according to High-Speed Internet's blog, is to turn everything on and […]

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