Finance

From foraging for branches and shrubs to re-purposing unwanted cardboard, Claire Douglas reveals how she decorates her home at Christmas time without spending a penny

One woman who has been struggling to clean her limescale-ridden toilet has found a simple solution that left her gobsmacked - but people have warned to use the product with caution

The Warm Home Discount scheme opened on October 16 and those eligible are being informed on when they will receive the discount from their supplier - you do not need to make an application

Last month, Labour MP Sir George Howarth asked the Government if it plans on extending any cost of living payments after this, and the DWP has published a written response

Analysis collated by household money-saving app Nous.co shows around 460,000 households are coming to the end of their fixed-rate mortgages over the next three months

The DWP can hand out £50 fines to those who do not declare overpayments of their benefit meaning Universal Credit claimants should always double-check their monthly payments

The Christmas bonus from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is paid to people on legacy benefits, normally during the first full week of December

If you're hit with an unexpected energy bill - it could be a sign your smart meter isn't working properly. Here's what to look out for, what you need to do, and your rights explained

Omniplex Cinema Group is Ireland's largest cinema company and today it announced it had taken on the sites from Empire Cinema after it fell into administration back in July

Smart meters are devices that record real-time information about your gas and electricity use - this data is then sent back to your energy provider, so it knows how much power you’re using

Looking for the perfect tipple to celebrate this festive season? Reporter Emma Gill pitted Baileys against alternatives from the supermarkets - and there was one big winner

Boiling hot water for food, drinks or cleaning may not seem like an extravagant expense - but one engineer has conducted an experiment to see which method is the cheapest

Martin Lewis, who was talking on the latest episode of his The Martin Lewis Podcast, took calls from call centre workers who shared things that bothered them when they spoke with customers

A firm in Scotland that makes artisan cheeses have signed a deal with a shopping chain for them to stock what is being claimed is the world's smelliest - it is described as having a 'meaty' and 'cabbagey' scent

A savvy cleaning expert has shared a simple £3 trick that could prevent the build-up of mould in your home and also help to keep the cold out during the winter months

A glass expert has shared five ways you can reduce condensation build up on your bedroom windows - and one tip sees you use certain flowers and houseplants to help absorb the moisture

A cleaning whizz has shared her easy trick to remove stubborn streaks from glass - and it is all thanks to a 90p home made mixture that most people will already have

Some flavours of Walker's crisps such as salt and vinegar and cheese and onion have stood the test of time, however, some flavours such as beef and onion have fallen off the shelves

Mum Joanna Lovell was distraught to return to her home with her daughter Jasmine to discover a surprise delivery on her doorstep that 'ruined' Christmas. She warned other parents to watch out

Mirror Money has compared the cost of running the hailed money saving kitchen gadget the air fryer - alongside the cost of buying one - against the conventional oven to see which is cheaper

During the winter, it is important to avoid costly household disasters and issues that could leave you paying more for your heating. One expert has outlined eight key household tasks to save money

To help households avoid mould developing in their homes this winter, cleaning expert Nancy Emergy has shared the most 'effective and affordable' tip to try - and it costs as little as £3

Mirror Money has compiled the cost to run both appliances - as well as the tumble dryer -so you can decide the best option for your energy bills and how to dry your clothes easily

Condensation build up on windows is a common problem when temperatures drop and the real issue with it is that it can lead to black mould - however there's one viral hack people are being warned against doing

And when it comes to who is to blame for the damage, people are almost equally split between the retailer and the courier, the research found