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1 month ago | 
dailyrecord.co.uk | Orla Loughran Hayes |Ewan Mowat
Do you think you know your ales from your amber, or you lager from your labeorphilist? Although the weather has taken a turn for the worse over the last week or so, people across the UK have enjoyed some sizzling sunshine in recent months, with this being Scotland's sunniest spring on record. And the Met Office has, tentatively, suggested that we might be in for a scorching summer too.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes
Nicholas Fearn outlines how VPNs work, the pros and cons, plus the costs Updated November 22, 2024 Share VPNs have become essential tools for staying secure online and enjoying a seamless browsing experience. Virtual private networks (VPNs) are among the most widely used internet tools, both at home and in the workplace. According to Surfhark, there are an estimated 1.6 billion VPN users worldwide. That makes up 31% of internet users. The enduring popularity of VPNs largely comes down to the...
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes |James Andrews
Free to read: Looking for the best Black Friday deals this year? Check out these top tips to tackle the Black Friday sales from our Money Mentor experts.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes |James Andrews
Free to read: Looking for the best Black Friday deals this year? Check out these top tips to tackle the Black Friday sales from our Money Mentor experts.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes
Updated October 14, 2024 Share The clothing retailer Shein has become a giant in the fashion world, but with prices so low can it be trusted? We take a look to see whether it’s really legit, why it’s popular and whether it’s ethical to buy from. Shein was founded back in 2012 and has since rocketed to popularity. even reported earlier this year that the Shein is set to overtake long-time powerhouse Zara in terms of sales within the next two or three years. Shein is well known for being cheap,...
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes
Updated October 4, 2024 Share Shivering at home during the colder months is never fun. Luckily, there are some smart ways to keep your home warm without sending your energy bill rocketing. Here are some nifty ways to keep your bills down and your home heated that you might not have heard of. For example, have you thought of putting insulating reflector panels behind your radiators? They reflect heat back into the room and cost £23.99 at B&Q. There are also pricier ways to keep your home warm,...
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes
Updated September 5, 2024 Share If you work for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector or armed forces, you could get money off all sorts of products and experiences by using an exclusive card. For just £4.99, workers in selected sectors can get access to more than 15,000 discounts with the exclusive Blue Light Card. The discounts are wide-ranging, so they can be used to get money off everything from a fashionable New Look wardrobe overhaul to a seaside staycation with Hotel.com. In...
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Aug 14, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes
Free to read: April 2024 was record-breaking for cash Isas. We explore the reasons for the appeal and if you should open one
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes
Moira O'Neil analyses whether Nvidia is worth investing in - plus, other ways you can invest in AI Share It can be difficult to know where to invest your money. Here, Moira O’Neill delves into Al and looks at the different ways in which you can invest. She also analyses its poster child, Nvidia, to see whether it’s worth a punt. Veteran fund manager Terry Smith recently defended his decision not to add Nvidia, the poster child for artificial intelligence (AI), to his popular fund, Fundsmith...
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
thetimes.com | Orla Loughran Hayes
We explain what's known so far about the Labour Party polices on benefits, housing, childcare, pensions and more Updated July 5, 2024 Share The Labour Party has secured a landslide victory in the 2024 general election, read on to find out how it could affect your finances, from the tax you’ll pay to your household bills. After 14 years in opposition, the Labour Party has won a massive victory in the general election. New prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, pledged that “change begins now” in...
