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spring home maintenance

Condition is key for house hunters in social housing, new study finds

  • Condition was the top consideration for those house hunting  in social housing
  • Community factors like neighbours and amenities are also more sought after
  • Overall, price was the nation’s main consideration when searching for a home
Winter health

Staving off the ‘super-flu’: new research reveals how Brits are trying to stay healthy this flu season

Including over-the-counter medication, supplements, and even changes to their social lives 

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Brits reminded to check for unused perks in broadband and mobile deals for January pick-me-up

  • Experts say major providers like BT, EE and Virgin Media often include extras in their packages, but customers often forget to use them
  • Customers could get discounted TV streaming services and cinema tickets
  • Research also reveals the most in-demand TV streaming subscriptions
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Breakdown blunder: nearly 6 million Brits are unprotected against car breakdowns

New data reveals more than one in ten don’t have breakdown cover

Top pet names- Go.Compare

Revealed: UK’s favourite dog and cat names for 2025

Luna and Bella continue to reign supreme as the nation sticks with beloved favourites

winter heating

Turning up the heat: Brits could unknowingly be upping energy costs by nearly £200 a month

  • Brits are using heated clothing, electric blankets and portable heaters - but they might cost more than you think
  • Experts urge users to consider switching to a fixed deal to avoid the highest prices
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National Pothole Day 2026: Which councils are slowest at making repairs?

  • Data shows that Staffordshire could be England and Wales’ slowest council at repairing potholes
  • Gwynedd, Blaenau Gwent and Waltham Forest take just a day to complete repairs on average
  • Potholes named motorists’ third largest concern about driving - just over a third (35%) are worried about them
Taking photos on holiday

Brits spent £2,644 on holidays in 2025 – but one in five travel insurance policies may not fully cover cancellations

  • Brits spent an average of £2,644.46 holidaying in 2025*
  • One in five single-trip travel insurance policies only offer cancellation between £1,000 and £1,999**
  • Travel insurance experts predict holiday spending to rise in 2026
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Fraudulent Britain: Nearly 13 MILLION lying on finance applications

One in four admit to intentionally lying on personal finance applications - these are the top factors Brits lie about