Alerts4u

The clocks go back an hour this Sunday, 25 October. Enjoy the extra hour in bed, because it also means darker evenings, chillier mornings and the heating coming on a bit more often. Before winter properly sets in, it’s the perfect moment to get your home cosy and your bills under control. Use the clock change as your winter checklist Changing the clocks is a handy reminder to give your home a quick once-over: Check your heating timer. Smart thermostats usually update themselves, but older boiler timers might not. Leave yours an hour out and you could be heating an empty house. Bleed your radiators. If they’re cold at the top, trapped air could be stopping them from warming the room properly. Keep radiators clear. Moving the sofa or clothes airer away lets the heat get into the room. Test your smoke alarms while you’re at it. It costs nothing and only takes a minute. Keep the heat where you want it Stopping warmth escaping is one of the simplest ways to feel cosier withou...

Get ahead of Christmas spending with practical budgeting tips, early gift shopping and October UK discounts. Christmas might still feel a little way off, but October is actually a great time to start preparing your festive budget. Waiting until December to buy presents, decorations and festive food can put unnecessary pressure on your finances. By planning ahead, you can spread the cost across several weeks and avoid the temptation to overspend. Early Christmas deals worth exploring Some UK retailers are already introducing seasonal promotions. Boots is currently offering £10 worth of Advantage Card points when you spend £60 on selected Christmas gifts, electrical beauty and photo products online, with the promotion running until 21 October. Eligibility and other conditions apply. Latest Discounts & Promotions - Boots If you already have presents on your shopping list, promotions like this could be useful. However, don't spend extra just to reach a reward threshold. One of the ...

Simple changes you can make this October to cut everyday costs and keep more pounds in your pocket. October is a great time to give your finances a quick reset. With Christmas approaching and colder weather arriving, cutting a few unnecessary expenses now could leave you with more money later. Start by checking your regular spending. Look through subscriptions, memberships and automatic payments and ask yourself which ones you actually use. Even cancelling one or two small monthly expenses can make a noticeable difference over the year. Next, set yourself a weekly spending allowance for non-essential purchases. Having a clear limit makes it easier to decide whether that takeaway, new outfit or impulse purchase is really worth it. This is also a good month to take advantage of seasonal promotions. UK retailers are currently running autumn sales across categories including clothing, toys, beauty, household products and days out. Some current promotions are offering savings of 50% or more...