Benefits

MILLIONS of people on Universal Credit and other benefits are still missing out on a bonus worth up to £1,200 from the Help to Save scheme. As part of Help to Save , you get 50p for every £1 you set aside into a special account, up to a maximum bonus of £1,200 over four years. To get the maximum bonus, you would need to save £2,400 over the four years. Around 264,800 people have opened a Help to Save account since its launch in September 2018 , according to new figures released by the government today. It means millions of people are still missing out on opening an account and cashing in on the tax-free bonuses. When the Help to Save scheme first opened, more than 3.5million people were estimated to be eligible for an account. Best savings accounts for your cash right now HELP to Save offers a higher effective rate of interest than what you'd earn with a regular savings account or bank account. For example, the top easy-access savings accounts right … [Read more...] about Millions on Universal Credit still missing out on Help to Save £1,200 bonus

The next phase of COVID vaccinations will continue to prioritise people by age and not their occupation to avoid slowing down the rollout. People aged 40-49 will be the next in line to get a vaccine after all vulnerable groups and the over-50s are covered, the government said. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) said this would provide "the greatest benefit in the shortest time". It added that prioritising occupational groups such as teachers and police could make the rollout more complex and could potentially slow the programme overall, leaving some vulnerable people at higher risk for longer. Live COVID updates from the UK and around the world Advertisement In a statement, a government spokesperson confirmed all four nations of the UK would follow the recommendations "subject to the final advice given by the independent expert committee". The spokesperson added that age had been assessed to be "the strongest … [Read more...] about COVID-19: People in their 40s first for phase two of vaccine rollout – no priority for teachers and police

London's delay-hit Crossrail scheme has been held up again and will not open until the "first half of 2022", the developer of the troubled multi-billion pound project has said. Even before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the budget-busting east-west line through the capital, stretching from Berkshire to Essex, had repeatedly missed deadlines since failing to meet the original target of December 2018. In March, Transport for London (TfL) said it was suspending building work at sites, including Crossrail , to limit the spread of COVID-19 . While construction has restarted, social distancing means a maximum of 2,000 people are now allowed on Crossrail sites, which is less than 50% of the staffing levels prior to the public health crisis. In a statement, Crossrail Limited, the company responsible for the project, said: "Delivery of the Elizabeth line is now in its complex final stages and is being completed at a time of great uncertainty due to the … [Read more...] about London’s Crossrail shunted by further delay as cost threatens to rise by £1.1bn

OVEN cleaning is probably top of the list of chores we least want to do - but we really should, especially considering most meals we make involve an oven, whether we're baking, grilling veg or roasting meat. It's a good idea to give your oven a deep clean every month or so, and your oven will also benefit from a weekly surface clean - the best oven cleaners can help. Cleaning your oven isn't just about getting that oven glistening: your oven performs less well if it's covered in grime, as well as affecting how your food turns out. And tastes. There are natural oven cleaners - baking soda and vinegar tend to be popular DIY methods, and some people add dish soap, too - available, as well as eco alternatives. For a stronger clean, you can always choose an oven cleaner with more potent ingredients, although make sure to wear rubber gloves and ensure there's proper ventilation in your kitchen before using these. The best way to use an oven cleaner is to let it sit for a few hours … [Read more...] about 9 Best oven cleaners 2021 – From Mr Muscle to the Pink Stuff these products will leave your oven sparkling

WITH gyms closed yet again, we couldn't think of a better time to test out the new Wahoo multisport watch. The new ELEMNT RIVAL GPS watch has been designed with triathletes in mind, and Wahoo can count the Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Johnny, amongst those trusting the device to aid their training. Released in late 2020, Wahoo fans have been long awaiting the release of a Wahoo watch. But was it worth the wait? Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL, £349.99, Wiggle - buy here Wahoo RIVAL Watch Review: Quick Summary First and foremost, we should mention that this isn't a smartwatch (in the traditional sense of the word, anyway) and nor does it pretend to be. If you're looking for a watch which plays music and has built-in coaching and contactless payments, then this isn't the watch for you. However, if you're after a multisport watch which will provide you with detailed data on metrics such as heart rate, elevation changes, and GPS based distance, time and cadence, then read on. … [Read more...] about Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL Watch Review