Alex Evans

6 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Alex Evans |Jordan Coussins |Ashley Bautista

Gardeners must start to feed different birds as they enter the breeding and nesting season, the RSPB has said, with two fruits recommended for use in April and May(Image: Getty Images)As the weather warms up, it's time for green-thumbed Brits to embrace crucial gardening tasks. At the same time, our feathered friends are swooping into gardens nationwide, with April and May marking prime breeding and nesting season.

1 week ago | nottinghampost.com | Alex Evans |Nicole Haynes |Alex Evans

Garden enthusiasts have been given a timely boost ahead of the summer season as the government announced a tax cut that will make one garden necessity more affordable. Bulbs, especially those imported into the UK, are set to become cheaper following the government's announcement on Sunday that it would eliminate import taxes on 89 common household items, ranging from orange juice and furniture, to cocktail ingredients and garden bulbs.

1 week ago | mylondon.news | Alex Evans |Nicole Haynes |Alex Evans

Your tax-exempt personal allowance is the amount of money you can earn without having to pay income tax. While many of us attempt to maximise these tax-free earnings, there is one employee perk which could ironically lead to its reduction by HMRC. The amount you can earn from various sources—employment, pensions, or property rentals—before paying tax to HMRC, is currently frozen at £12,570 and is set to remain unchanged until at least 2028.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Alex Evans |Tom Kershaw |Alex Evans

Gardening is a pastime that not only reduces stress and burns calories but can also be quite costly, with specialist tools and high-end soil enhancers often tempting enthusiasts to spend more. However, there's a simple and cost-effective way to enrich your garden without resorting to expensive feeds - bananas. This common fruit, besides being a rich source of potassium for humans, can significantly enhance your garden.

1 week ago | leeds-live.co.uk | Alex Evans |Tom Kershaw |Alex Evans

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that individuals with savings exceeding £6,000 who are on certain benefits could see their benefit payments reduced, as they will no longer be fully eligible for Universal Credit. The DWP has provided further details on its plans to crack down on 'incorrectly paid' benefits under a new law, the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.