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Three ice cream  cones being held up near the beach

Iceflation hits UK seaside towns

Iceflation hits the seaside as families face £21 bill for four ice creams

With another heatwave potentially on the horizon, thousands of families will soon be heading to beaches, harbours and seaside promenades in search of sunshine, sea air and one of Britain's favourite summer traditions – an ice cream by the coast.

But new research suggests that this simple holiday treat...

Pet owners have been hit in the pocket

Vet costs rising twice as fast as inflation

Latest research from VetsCompared has found that the cost of veterinary services is rising at almost twice the rate of overall inflation, as the company launches a new platform designed to help pet owners compare prices, check whether their vet bill is fair, and switch providers more easily.

Vet costs rising twice as fast as inflation

Analysis of UK inflation data shows that...

Selling a property for the first time? Here’s what you need to know

Before the autumn selling season begins, here’s how to boost your chances as a first-time seller.

For first-time buyers, getting on the property ladder can be a steep learning curve. But what if you’ve already bought your first home and you’re now looking to sell for the first time?

Just like buying a first home, the experience of being a first-time seller can also have its...