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Makeup by Russian-speaking artists in Britain: who, where and what it costs
Everyday, evening or bridal — Russian-speaking makeup artists in Britain can do a look for any occasion. We explain where to find them, how a session works and what it costs.
10 reasons to move out of London — to the commuter towns or beyond
Cheaper rent, more space, a garden and nature — but a longer commute. We weigh up 10 benefits of moving out of London into the commuter towns and beyond, with real figures.
Scalp micropigmentation: what it costs, and why it is legally a tattoo
Published price lists put a session between £200 and £600, with two to three sessions typical. In law the procedure is semi-permanent skin colouring: practitioner and premises must be registered with the local authority.
Changing money and cash at the bank: when ID is asked for, and why
For your own withdrawals the law sets neither a minimum nor a maximum. It does set other thresholds: £800 on transfers, £12,000 on occasional transactions, 10,000 euros for traders.
Plumber, electrician or doctor: who earns more in Britain now
The government publishes official pay rates by occupation. Electrician £38,800, plumber £38,100, first-year doctor £36,616, band 5 nurse £29,970, consultant £105,504.
A British degree: what it actually gets you, and where it does not
One real privilege — the Graduate visa — and it shrinks from two years to 18 months on 1 January 2027. Study years do not count towards settlement, and the degree alone does not license you to practise.
Britain is no paradise: what living here actually costs
Average take-home pay is around £2,500 a month; average rent is £1,466 in England and £2,338 in London. The official numbers on what life and status cost — and why people still come.
Will cash be banned in the UK from 2027? Checking the claim
There is no such UK law. The 10 July 2027 date comes from an EU regulation that does not apply here, and even there it is a EUR 10,000 ceiling for traders, not a ban.
Lasting Power of Attorney: how to set one up in England and Wales
A Lasting Power of Attorney lets someone you choose legally make decisions about your health or finances. The two types, the £92 fee and how long registration takes.
Council Tax Reduction: who qualifies and how to apply in the UK
If you are on a low income or claim benefits, your Council Tax bill could be reduced by up to 100%. Who qualifies for Council Tax Reduction and how to apply to your council.
The Direct Debit Guarantee: full refunds and cancelling a payment
UK Direct Debits are protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee: 10 working days’ notice of changes, a full refund for errors and the right to cancel at any time.
RWE and KKR announce around £12bn investment in offshore wind
The partners have reached financial close for Vanguard West and Vanguard East in the North Sea. Total investment is estimated at around £12 billion, with offshore construction planned to begin in early 2027.
UK fuel prices: petrol 168.3p, diesel 197.3p — weekly review
The average price of E10 petrol in the UK is 168.3p a litre and B7 diesel 197.3p. Petrol is down by 2.8p over the week, diesel by 1.1p. Calculated across 8090 forecourts from the government Fuel Finder dataset.
Hugh Lofting’s “The Story of Doctor Dolittle” — bedtime book: extract, author and a Maidenhead route
The kind doctor who gave up treating people and learned the language of animals — a book Hugh Lofting invented in the trenches of the First World War. The opening line in the original and our translation, about the author, and a quiet route through Maidenhead on the Thames, with hours and prices checked today.
Abandoned car: how to report one and scrap your own legally
Report someone else’s abandoned car to the council; take your own unwanted car only to a licensed facility with a Certificate of Destruction. Fines reach £2,500 and £1,000.
Forgotten bank account: how to find and reclaim dormant money
An account with no activity for 15 years becomes dormant, but the money is not lost. How to trace forgotten accounts free via My Lost Account and reclaim funds even from the Reclaim Fund.
UK number plate rules: fines and how to keep your registration
An illegal number plate can cost up to £1,000 and fail your MOT. How a plate must look by law, and how to move a private registration to another car.
How a British pub works: ordering, paying and tipping
The unwritten rules of a British pub for newcomers: ordering at the bar, paying upfront, tipping, age limits and drink-driving — all sourced.
Smell gas at home? A step-by-step guide and the emergency number
What to do if you smell gas or suspect carbon monoxide, which steps are dangerous, and the numbers to call — short and sourced.
UK fuel prices: petrol 169p, diesel 197.7p — weekly review
The average price of E10 petrol in the UK is 169p a litre and B7 diesel 197.7p. Petrol is down by 2.4p over the week, diesel by 0.8p. Calculated across 8088 forecourts from the government Fuel Finder dataset.
Complaining about your energy supplier and the Energy Ombudsman
Eight weeks for the supplier, a deadlock letter, the free Ombudsman and compensation — how to get a result.
Buying a used car: your rights if it is faulty
A 30-day refund window, the six-month rule and why a private sale gives you less — under the Consumer Rights Act.
How British citizens abroad can register to vote
The 15-year limit is gone: who can vote from overseas, how to apply and how often to renew.
Budgeting Advance in Universal Credit: who qualifies and how much
A one-off loan of £100 to £812 for people already on the benefit: rules, amounts and repayment.
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