Helen Knapman
The Sun Newspaper
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Can you get time off work if your child’s school is closed due to snow – and will you get paid? – The Sun
SNOW days are typically a cause of celebration for children, who revel in the fact they can amuse themselves in the white stuff while missing out on s → Read More
Can you get another job while on furlough during the coronavirus crisis?
THE furlough scheme is set to be extended until the end of April 2021 – but can you still work at the same time? Under the furlough scheme, workers get 80% of their usual salary for hours not… → Read More
Rare £2 coins: The 12 most valuable in circulation – from Mary Rose to the Commonwealth Games
Changechecker.org has created a scarcity index that tracks which circulating £2 coins are the most scarce and collectable → Read More
What is the cold weather payment and how do I claim £25 if on Universal Credit?
LOW income households can get £25 a week to help with energy bills during the winter thanks to the cold weather payment scheme. Here, we round up who’s eligible for the financial support by t… → Read More
When is winter fuel allowance paid? How to get help paying energy bills this winter
HOUSEHOLDS struggling to pay their heating bills could get up to £300 to help cover the costs. The tax-free payments start at £100 and how much you get depends on your age and whether you claim cer… → Read More
How to claim vouchers for free school meals over Christmas, Easter and summer holidays
SCHOOL children from the poorest families are to get free meals during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays. The winter grant scheme worth £170million will see free school meals extended to co… → Read More
Self-employed grant: When can I claim the third installment and how much will I get?
SELF-EMPLOYED workers now have even more help as part of the governments’ measures to help people during the coronavirus crisis. Workers are being offered help through the self-employment inc… → Read More
Can you get another job while on furlough during the coronavirus crisis?
THE furlough scheme has been extended until the end of March 2021 – but can you still work at the same time? Under the furlough scheme, workers will get 80% of their usual salary for hours no… → Read More
Smyths launches 50% off half-term toy sale with discounts on Barbie and Lego
IF you’re hoping to bag some early Christmas presents for the youngsters in your family you might want to check out Smyth’s sale. The retailer has launched up to half price discounts fo… → Read More
Warning issued over Aldi, Asda and Sainsbury’s eggs due to salmonella fears
ALDI, Asda, and Sainsbury’s shoppers have been urged to check any eggs purchased from the supermarkets over salmonella fears. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning after it dis… → Read More
Universal Credit list of reasons why you may be sanctioned – and your payments could be stopped
UNIVERSAL Credit claimants who fail to find work or turn up for interviews can be sanctioned and have their benefits stopped. Being sanctioned essentially means your benefit payment will be docked.… → Read More
Martin Lewis warns about quiet change to Universal Credit that will cut payments for ‘up to 450,000’ next month
AROUND 450,000 self-employed workers face a “huge” cut to Universal Credit payments next month. It comes as special measures designed to ensure those out of work aren’t penalised … → Read More
The Entertainer launches up to 75% off half-term sale with discounts on Disney and Paw Patrol
PARENTS hoping to stock on cheap Christmas gifts for kids can currently get up to 75% off toys at The Entertainer. The retailer has launched a huge 50% off sale on more than 800 toys online as a ha… → Read More
Revolution is shutting six bars as it struggles to survive – here’s the full list of locations closing
REVOLUTION Bars plans to close six of its sites as it struggles to keep afloat due to local lockdowns and a 10pm coronavirus curfew. The chain, formally known as Vodka Revs, opened its first bar in… → Read More
Tesco reveals how shoppers can donate Clubcard points to help food charities
TESCO shoppers keen to help those less fortunate than themselves may want to donate Clubcard points to charities including food banks. If you have a Clubcard, you earn one point for every £1 you sp… → Read More
Iceland’s Christmas 2020 food includes pigs in blankets mac and cheese and a sticky toffee chocolate log
ICELAND is putting a twist on festive favourites this year with its Christmas food range for 2020. Among the selection includes a pigs in blankets inspired macaroni cheese as well as a sticky toffe… → Read More
Martin Lewis urges anyone who has worked just one day from home due to Covid to claim up to £125
WORKERS may be able to claim tax relief of up to £125 even if they’ve only worked from home once, says Martin Lewis. The MoneySavingExpert.com founder has used his weekly newsletter to urge a… → Read More
Best new-build homes to buy with a deposit under £10,000 through shared ownership
WANNABE homeowners struggling to raise a deposit may want to consider shared ownership where you can get on the ladder for less than £10,000. Shared ownership lets buyers in England and Wales purch… → Read More
NatWest will pay you £125 to switch bank accounts – how it works
CURRENT account customers who switch to NatWest will be rewarded with £125 in cash under the bank’s new offer. Both new and existing NatWest customers who switch their main bank account by No… → Read More
Lidl recalls cheddar cheese over fears it contains plastic pieces
LIDL is recalling certain blocks of cheddar cheese over concerns they may contain pieces of plastic making it unsafe to eat. Affected blocks are 900g packs of “Simply Mature White CheddarR… → Read More