Dogs led the pack, making up £933 million in claims, followed by cats at £232 million, and £61 million for other pets (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Pet owners claimed a record £1.23 billion from insurance firms to help cover vets’ bills for…
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What are Labubu dolls and why are grown men brawling over them?
It’s the surprising fashion must-have for 2025 (Picture: Pop Mart) It dangles from designer handbags, has been spotted accompanying celebrities like Rihanna and Dua Lipa, and has both teenage girls and adult men literally fighting over them. To the untrained eye, Labubu dolls might seem like a creepy stuffed toy – with their demonic eyes…
A 2-hour train journey can cost me £226 – UK travel is broken
Public transport is an essential service and it should be affordable for everyone (Picture: Charley Hullah) Scrolling through the timetable, my eyes began to water at the price of a return ticket. There was a time when a 2.5 hour journey from London Paddington to my hometown of Malvern would have only set me back…
This is how much your overdraft limit should really be, according to your age
Portrait of a beautiful young Brazilian woman holding a credit card in front of a laptop for online shopping (Credits: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. I’ll never forget being a naive, 18-year-old fresher, checking my bank account at the end of the month to…
Six simple tips that can save you £60 on your phone bill
Digital hoarding could be costing you up to £60 per year (Picture: Getty Images) If your phone is filled with thousands of photos, forgotten videos and barely used apps, you’re not alone – and it could be costing you more than you realise. New research by O2 has revealed that 3.3 million Brits have never…
This common medical condition can hike your travel insurance premium by 1,159%
Despite this, it’s still important to declare your conditions (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Those with health issues will be all too familiar with being charged extra for travel insurance — and new research reveals just how much extra. According to data from…
Ofgem energy price cap falls by 7% – here’s how much your bills will now be
Energy prices will fall in July, Ofgem has announced (Picture: Justin Tallis) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Energy bills will drop by around 7% in July, energy regulator Ofgem has announced. A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity should see their bills fall…
Ignore the CEO influencers — not everybody’s cut out to run a business
Jacqueline took over her the family business aged 19 (Picture: Supplied) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. From Steven Barlett’s Diary of a CEO to Simon Squibb’s What’s Your Dream?, the UK laps up advice on how to become a business mogul. And after years of wage…
The average amount Brits have in savings, according to their age
Are you a saver or a spender? (Picture: Getty Images) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. When it comes to money, people can be very cloak and dagger. From not wanting to brag about what they earn to worrying they might be behind in terms of savings,…
How first-time buyers can save more than £50,000 for deposits in Lifetime Isas
First-time buyers are being encouraged to take advantage of the Lifetime Isas (Picture: Dinendra Haria/LNP/REX/Shutterst) Listen to article Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. First-time buyers are saving up more than £50,000 to put towards the deposit on their home, new figures have revealed. Lifetime Isas, also known as Lisas,…