ENERGY bills are rising, petrol prices have gone through the roof and even feeding the family is costing more than it should. All of which means expensive foreign holiday you were planning may have to take a back seat yet again. Buy it’s possible to have an incredible trip away without breaking the bank — and without leaving the UK. And time it right, and you’ll get the best of British weather, the best of British scenery — and have a good, fun, active time. So it was for us in Pwllheli, Gwynedd, where my family and I were able to tackle, among other things, bike rides, swimming and even tank driving — and all within the site we were staying. Hafan y Mor is one of Haven’s biggest holiday sites. And just about one of the biggest activities we faced there was the Aerial Adventure. This obstacle course of high platforms, ropes and zip wires took on added meaning for my eight-year-old lad Jack, who had got the jitters and backed out of doing something similar a year or so … [Read more...] about I stayed at one of Haven’s biggest holiday parks in the UK – here is what you can expect
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British Gas reopens hardship fund TODAY with free energy bill help worth up to £1,500
British Gas has reopened its hardship fund for non-customers today (July 1) with grants worth up to £1,500 for struggling households. The British Gas Energy Trust for Individual and Families closed in the spring but is now accepting applications once again. To be eligible for help, you need to live in England, Scotland or Wales and be in debt to your energy company (not specific to British Gas). You must also not have more than £1,000 in savings and have received help from a money advice agency. The easiest - and the free way - to do this is through a charity. The main ones who will help you with energy bills are National Energy Action , Home Energy Scotland and Citizens Advice . Are you worried about affording your energy bills this winter? Let us know: [email protected] Finally, to get help through British Gas, you must not have received a grant from its Energy Trust within the last two years. You can see full eligibility criteria and … [Read more...] about British Gas reopens hardship fund TODAY with free energy bill help worth up to £1,500
‘So stressed!’ PIP claimant ‘left with no money’ after energy bills more than tripled
Energy bills: Chairman reveals 140% increase in calls for help Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Graham lives in the UK, but cannot work due to several health conditions and so receives both PIP and Universal Credit. Living alone, he struggled to afford his energy bills which were £50 a month. Related articles Always ask your bank a question when they call to prove their identity TV licence fee plans could see property-rich pensioners 'pay more' However, now these have more than tripled, and he is extremely worried about how he will cope. Graham told Citizens Advice: “I’ve asked my supplier to take the payment on a certain day to … [Read more...] about ‘So stressed!’ PIP claimant ‘left with no money’ after energy bills more than tripled
Your energy bills could soar EVEN higher to cover costs of collapsed Bulb Energy
Energy bills could soar even higher as customers face forking out to run collapsed firm Bulb. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng admitted he did not know if the £1bn-a-year cost would fall on a buyer for the firm, the Treasury, or all customers’ bills. Raising bills to cover the costs of propping up Bulb Energy, which failed in November, would be another blow to Brits as bills hit £2,800 a year this winter. But in a glimmer of hope, Mr Kwarteng also suggested electricity bills could be cut in future, by no longer pegging them to the price of gas. He said: “It cannot be the case forever that we can link directly our electricity prices to gas prices when gas is only a portion of the electricity generating mix.” Annual electricity and gas bills are already expected to hit £2,800 a year from October as the price cap is raised. Alongside this, the £2.7bn cost of 28 suppliers collapsing will be spread across customers' bills nationwide - adding about £94 per home. A deadline … [Read more...] about Your energy bills could soar EVEN higher to cover costs of collapsed Bulb Energy
Bioplant experts say Feilding waste-to-energy plant will work as intended
A duo of experts consulting for a company wanting to turn rubbish collected in Manawatū into various useable products says the technology is sound and will not pollute the environment. Bioplant NZ has applied to Horizons Regional Council for resource consents it needs to build a pyrolysis plant on land leased from Manawatū Regional Council in Feilding next to the town’s transfer station. According to the Ministry for the Environment, pyrolysis involves heating waste without exposure to oxygen, which then produces gas, liquid and solids. Bioplant needs consents from Horizons to discharge gases to the air. READ MORE: Air quality experts say Manawatū pyrolysis plant will have almost no impact Manawatū waste-to-fuel plant touted as way to turn rubbish into energy Feilding pyrolysis plant consent process to be publicly notified Concerns over Bioplant's resource consent for waste-to-energy plant Scientists doubt pyrolysis plant is as green as marketing suggests … [Read more...] about Bioplant experts say Feilding waste-to-energy plant will work as intended
Jake Paul will fight Tommy Fury in UK if “embarrassing” Brit can cough up over £12m
Jake Paul has demanded $15million (£12.3m) to move his fight with Tommy Fury to the UK. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is set to finally step into the ring with long-time rival Fury, the younger half-brother of heavyweight champ Tyson , at Madison Square Garden on August 6. But his opponent was denied entry to the US for their press conference this week, casting doubt over the bout . Re-locating it to the UK could be the only resolution if Fury's visa issues aren't resolved, but that would likely lower the revenue generated. So Paul will only let it happen if the fight purse is significantly increased. READ MORE: Jake Paul brands Tommy Fury 'scared little b****' after rival is denied entry to US Speaking in a video recorded at MSG and uploaded to social media , Paul said: "Update, we've spoken to Tommy Fury's lawyers. They are all advising him to just go to the embassy and get his visa, that's all he has to do. "But Tommy is showing no urgency, he hasn't gone yet, … [Read more...] about Jake Paul will fight Tommy Fury in UK if “embarrassing” Brit can cough up over £12m
Image of bike blocking seats on train divides opinion in heated debate online
A picture of a bike blocking two seats on a train has sparked a heated debate online. The image shows the bicycle propped up against the two single seats near one of the train's doors while people can be seen standing up. The picture posted on Reddit was captioned: "Some people are just…" Some users were angered by the bike's positioning on the train. Others failed to see what all the fuss was about and some felt sympathy for the bike's owner. One person raged: "I’d just push it over and take a seat. I won't be wasting my breath on some imbecile that thinks this is an appropriate place to leave their bicycle. I don't have the patience for idiots anymore." The image was uploaded to Reddit ( Image: Redditt) Another wrote: "What a state of affairs though that we've reached this point, that someone can do this and get away with it because no-one wants to upset anybody instead of just yeeting it out the door, followed by the tw** of an owner." Others leapt to the … [Read more...] about Image of bike blocking seats on train divides opinion in heated debate online
Brexit: IDS slams ruling elites for ‘locking to Europe’ in masterplan to slash red tape
Iain Duncan Smith says UK needs to focus on 'growth' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The former leader of the Conservative Party recently co-authored a report for the Centre for Brexit Policy, which argued that the establishment is holding the country back from unlocking its true potential. Instead of viewing the UK as a declining international force, the report argues Brexit gives Britain the chance to become a dominant global power now it is free from the EU’s shackles. Related articles IDS crushes Sturgeon's Indyref2 as ‘ridiculous’ distraction Iain Duncan Smith's cost-cutting masterplan to avoid 'disaster' In an … [Read more...] about Brexit: IDS slams ruling elites for ‘locking to Europe’ in masterplan to slash red tape
‘Alarming!’ Desperate parents dip into children’s savings to pay for skyrocketing bills
Rail strike: Raab warns pay rise to 'fuel vicious cycle of inflation' Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to a survey conducted by The Telegraph, parents are taking approximately £8.5million per day out of children’s savings for household bills. The ever-increasing rate of inflation means that more and more Brits are struggling to cover the costs of basic needs. Related articles Man dies in M4 police incident Thick black smoke billows into sky as huge fire breaks out in London Inflation currently stands at 9.1 percent with further increases expected as it reaches its fastest increase rate in four decades. Rebecca … [Read more...] about ‘Alarming!’ Desperate parents dip into children’s savings to pay for skyrocketing bills
Iran earthquake: Five dead as horror 6.3 magnitude quake strikes – 49 others injured
Earthquake hazard and risk: Explanation of what it means Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The first quake hit southern Iran , which had a magnitude of 6.1, in the early hours of Saturday morning. Two later quakes, one with a magnitude of up to 6.3 followed, state media reported. A total of four separate earthquakes were recorded near the southern port city of Bandar-e Lengeh. Related articles Putin's horror deadline to Bulgaria UK signs 'landmark' deal with New Zealand Mehrdad Hassanzadeh, the head of emergency management in Hormozgan province on Iran’s Gulf coast, told state TV earlier: “Rescue work has been … [Read more...] about Iran earthquake: Five dead as horror 6.3 magnitude quake strikes – 49 others injured