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25 per cent of families find the traditional process time-consuming and overwhelming

Ad Feature Families prefer online shopping for their cars than in-person

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

The Miofive S1 Ultra is cheaper than ever this Black Friday

Black Friday dash cam deals: Record low prices for this weekend only

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Three in 10 indecisive Brits love and hate the concept of Secret Santa

Secret Santa makes over half of Brits feel 'anxious' - here's why

Coun Richard Jackson is Nottinghamshire County Council's cabinet member for finance and resource.

Column: We are committed to investing to improve the lives of everyone in county

Councillor Sam Smith, Nottinghamshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Education and SEND.

School rebuilding programme funding pledge welcomed by county council

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9 essential financial tasks to do before 2025 - from budgeting to tax

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

Amazon's Toy Train will be donating hundreds of toys to families in need across the UK in the lead-up to Christmas

Amazon reveals this year’s Top 10 Toys for Christmas

Schools were using their budgets for everything from food to toothbrushes for their students

Two thirds of poorest schools buying hungry kids food out of pocket
One school had to buy new uniforms for rain-soaked pupils walking to school without proper coats 🧥
Amber Allott

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Here's what has been announced for education in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget

Budget day: What has been announced for schools and education?

Coun Richard Jackson says the council is currenlty focusing on reducing costs in social care. Photo: Submitted

Council has 'absolute confidence’ it will avoid effective bankruptcy

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Mick Newton (centre) thanked all those who had supported their campaign. Photo: Submitted

Mineworkers handed £1.5 billion pension scheme early Christmas present in Budget

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivers her speech at the Labour Party Conference.

Watch: Potential tax rises and who could be worse off following budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Current SEN spending is putting councils in a tricky position, the report says

Special education system 'failing' - could next week’s Budget fix it?

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

The Versazone air fryer has a very clever drawer system

Unmissable air fryer deal: A family air fryer at less than half price

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What's the deal with the 'I'll Buy It If It's Less Than' TikTok trend?

A tablet for watching movies on, playing games on, or working on, for less than £30

Amazon Prime Day: This family-friendly tablet is now just £29.99

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

A poll, of 2,000 adults, found finances are still a main concern for 41 per cent of the nation

Cost of living crisis continues to bite a quarter of Brits

Air fryers and slow cookers are less than half price on Amazon at the moment

We've found some huge savings on air fryers and pressure cookers

More suicide deaths were registered in Bassetlaw last year, new figures show.

More suicide deaths registered in Bassetlaw last year
More suicide deaths were registered in Bassetlaw last year, new figures show.
Andrew Dowdeswell

Aldi September offers range from household cleaning to DIY and renovation

The household bargains you'll find in the middle aisle for autumn

The Texpot Wireless Apple CarPlay Android Auto screen is at its lowest ever price

Is this the cheapest wireless CarPlay screen on sale at the moment?

Louise Horton, 35, and her husband, Peter, 37, spent eight months transforming the kitchen in their house.

We bought a full kitchen for £50 and gave it a glow-up

Ice cream sales in Liverpool could change this summer.

7 ice cream machines to make your own frozen treats at home

Lime trees growing either side of High Street in Henley-in-Arden, Warks., had their tops hacked off without notice leaving locals “devastated”.

Residents left furious after council "butchers" trees to save cash

How to spend more 'quality time' with family

Claire and Ryan Kerry's wedding at Nottingham Registry Office.

Watch: Bride has ‘Martin Lewis-inspired’ budget wedding costing £6,776

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Couple save £16k on budget wedding with Vinted dresses and Aldi booze

George Redfern, 21, stayed in the cheapest hotel in the UK for £16 a night. Pictured at the Coco Beach Hotel, in Blackpool.

Watch: I stayed in UK's cheapest hotel with 'prison-style' mirror

Cabin bags come in a lots of shapes and sizes

We rate the top cabin bags and carry-on cases in a range of categories

Pictured is the Suite Seafront View at TRS Ibiza Hotel, in San Antonio.

A five-star resort taught me there’s more to Ibiza than partying Kirsty Hamilton

The top 20 struggles of organising a stag or hen party

The top 20 struggles of organising a stag or hen party

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Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

All food chains in the UK were kids eat free (or nearly free)

Hayley Rubery in front of her caravan.

Result of plan to turn £500 caravan into holiday home may surprise you

Jeremy Hunt

Five key points from the Budget announcement

Jeremy Hunt will announce the 2024 Budget. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

Budget 2024: Hunt cuts NI again and reforms child benefit
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Many adults have cut back significantly on non-essential spending

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

“For many families, it’s difficult enough to have enough food on the table for everyone and now they need to think about how they’ll cover the kids’ meals as they head back to school.”

12 back to school food hacks including yellow sticker offer peak times

Festivals on a budget: How to chill out and enjoy the music without worrying about breaking the bank

Heading to a music festival? Here’s how to do it on a budget

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them

King Charles’ coronation ‘shouldn’t be publicly funded’, says poll

Brits are being offered clever ways to reduce their weekly food spend by making simple swaps to meals.

7 clever swaps to cut money off your food bill

Rishi Sunak is under investigation by the Parliament’s Standard Watchdog after allegedly failing to declare an interest

Sunak under investigation over alleged failure to declare interest

BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers

UK wage stagnation costing British workers £11,000 per year

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

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Former England wing Tom Voyce believed to have died after trying to cross river

Former England rugby player Tom Voyce believed to have died in River

The UK could be waking up to a White Christmas this year, as weather maps signal the arrival of a massive 400-mile snowstorm just hours before the big day.

Met Office predicts chance of White Christmas

Drivers of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars are set to be taxed more as part of Government’s effort to push consumers toward electric vehicles (EVs).

Drivers to pay more for new cars from April

American family entertainment and fast-food chain Chuck E. Cheese is eyeing to set foot in the UK.

Famous fast food joint may set foot in UK