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Practical Ways to Cut Your Household Energy Bills
Simple ways to cut UK household energy bills, with savings figures from the Energy Saving Trust, plus what the Ofgem price cap means and where to get help.
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Nervous About the Dentist? Tips for Adults and Children
Practical ways to make dental visits easier for nervous adults and children: preparing, your rights, sedation options and helping a worried child.
Moving House
Moving House Checklist UK: Who to Tell and When
Moving house in the UK? Who to tell and when: council tax, electoral register, DVLA, HMRC, your GP and energy supplier, with links to official services.
Hiring Local Pros
How to Check a Tradesperson Before You Hire Them
How to check a UK tradesperson before hiring: TrustMark, Gas Safe Register, competent person schemes, written quotes, deposits and your consumer rights.
Family Life
Government Childcare Support in England: A Guide
A plain guide to childcare support in England: Tax-Free Childcare, 15 and 30 funded hours and Universal Credit childcare, with who qualifies and how to apply.
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