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LifestyleYahoo Style UKWoman who saved £10,000 during first two lockdowns shares her tips for stashing the cash
Amy De-Keyzer used lockdown as an opportunity to save money. Now she's sharing her advice so you can do the same.
LifestyleHuffPost UKHow To Buy The Perfect Gift, According To A Pro-Present Buyer
A guide to finding thoughtful presents for family and friends – not a load of old crap.
LifestyleYahoo Style UKChristmas adverts 2020: Watch John Lewis, Aldi, Argos, and McDonald’s festive ads
John Lewis and other big brands have kicked off the festive season with this year's Christmas adverts
LifestyleYahoo Style UK'How I saved £15,000 to buy a house in just two and a half years'
Abbie Drown has managed to save a further £7,000 since lockdown began in March.
LifestyleHuffPost UKThese 10 Baby Names Are Also The Most Expensive Street Names
If you live on 'Alec Street', you could find your house worth a cool £5 million.
HealthThe TelegraphFlu jabs: how to book one, and how it could protect you from Covid this winter
Millions are being urged to get a flu jab this year, as research suggests coronavirus is much more likely to cause death when the person also has the flu. However many are struggling to get an appointment and confused over whether or not they qualify for a free vaccination. Here we answer all your burning questions. What is the flu jab? The vaccine is designed to protect you from catching the flu. However it is not a catch-all solution and there is a small chance you could still get it. The best time to get vaccinated is between September and early November. Do I qualify for a free NHS flu jab? Every year the Government offers free flu vaccinations via the NHS. This year it is aiming to give out up to 30 million free jabs because of concerns about the dangers of contracting both influenza and coronavirus. Free flu jabs in England will be rolled out to all over 50s from December 1st, Matt Hancock has confirmed. Anyone that is eligible for a flu jab should get one, he said. The NHS flu programme usually only covers the over-64s, pregnant women and people in care homes. Healthcare workers and carers, both professional and informal, are also eligible – as are people with certain health conditions including asthma, diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease. However this year it has been extended to include people aged 50 and over and those who are shielding for coronavirus, those who live with shielders. All primary school children and Year 7 children will be offered the flu nasal spray in schools. You can find the full list of who qualifies at nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-influenza-vaccine/ Can I pay for one if I don't qualify? Yes and it can be relatively cheap to do so. Pharmacies at 255 Asda supermarkets offer the flu jab for about £8. Tesco also offers the vaccine at some of its shops for a price of £9. You can get it from pharmacies such as Superdrug and Lloyds for a little bit more: £12.99. Boots has stopped offering the jab due to low stock. Where and how can I book one? If you are eligible for a free jab you can get it done at your GP surgery or a pharmacy offering the NHS service. Pregnant women can get it via their midwifery service. Private vaccinations can be done in most major pharmacies. There may be limited availability due to high demand this year so make sure to book in advance. "Your GP will contact you, you don't need to call them," Mr Hancock said, thanking all GPs and pharmacists in the role that they will play in rolling out the flu jab at "record scale". You may also be able to get a free flu jab through your employer. Do they help fight coronavirus? The jab doesn’t necessarily help to fight coronavirus but research has shown that people who contract coronavirus while they have flu are twice as likely to die from it. It is particularly important to get vaccinated if you're at higher risk from coronavirus, because you will also be more at risk of getting seriously ill from the flu. This winter of all winters it's important to get the jab, Mr Hancock added, because catching flu and Covid together is "very dangerous". What are the side effects? There are few side effects and most are very mild. They could include having a slightly higher temperature than usual and a sore arm. You should not get the jab if you’ve had an allergic reaction to it before. If you’re ill with a high temperature, it’s best to wait until you’ve recovered before getting vaccinated. How else can I stay healthy? The skin typically produces Vitamin D after spending time in the sunlight; however, things are slightly different this year, as those at most risk are spending a significant amount of time inside whilst shielding from Covid-19. Officials suggest that everybody should consume ten micrograms of Vitamin D over the winter period. On November 28, health officials shared that over 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be given free Vitamin D supplements to assist them through the winter months. Those in care homes and those who are categorised as clinically extremely vulnerable will be offered the vitamin, which is renewed for its bone and muscle health benefits. However, there is no evidence that vitamin D will protect against catching or treating the virus. Read more: how to prevent the flu
NewsHuffPost UKFamilies Bereaved Amid Covid-19 Are Having To Crowdfund Funerals
Coronavirus has devastated incomes as well as cutting lives short, leaving grieving families desperate over costs.
NewsHuffPost UKHow Young Londoners Really Feel About Plans To Scrap Their Free Travel
The Zip card for under 18s will disappear as part of the government's proposed TFL bailout – and with it many students' hopes for the future.
LifestyleHuffPost UKWe Finally Bought Our First House. Then Coronavirus Took Our Jobs
We had good jobs, sacrificed a lot, and done everything our generation is told we are meant to. But the pandemic had other plans.
LifestyleHuffPost UKLockdown With Our Parents Was The Push We Needed To Move Out
Quarantining with family – harmoniously or not – is persuading some millennials to fly the nest, despite the financial barriers.
HealthYahoo Style UKThis is exactly how much money you need to earn each year in order to be happy, finds new study
Researchers have revealed the minimum salary people in the UK need for optimal wellbeing...
LifestyleYahoo Style UKAlicia Keys only ever lets her children buy one item at the toy shop to teach them the value of money
The singer shares young sons Egypt and Genesis with rapper husband Swiss Beatz.
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKThe Queen's favourite red wine costs £970 but she is very frugal at home
She knows when to save and splurge.
LifestyleYahoo Style UKSurvey reveals we're spending a LOT on each hen or stag do we attend
As wedding invitations fly through the letterbox, it might be time to start counting your pennies.
HealthYahoo Style UKConfusion over money could be an early sign of dementia, new research suggests
These changes can be spotted in the early stages of the disease.
LifestyleAOL'Beggar' asking for cash whilst watching Netflix
One man could literally be called a 'cheeky beggar' after being filmed watching Netflix while sitting in his sleeping bag on the street. The man, who features in the online post, appears to be asking for food while watching a phone or
NewsAOLEntrepreneur throws money off a building in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong entrepreneur has made money fall from the sky in one of the territory's poorest areas. The man showered people below with cash in a spectacle caught on camera. Passers-by witnessed the startling sight of banknotes floating down
LifestyleAOLThese expensive foods will expand your waistline and shrink your wallet
It's nice to go out and treat yourself from time-to-time but some people go over the top with decadent foods with prices that can break the bank, but how much would you be willing to spend? For some the cost of trying a new food fad can cost
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKGenerous stranger returns lost wallet with something extra inside
"Thanks for reminding us there are good folks that still care and do the right thing"
HealthYahoo Style UKCouple finds winning £1.4m lottery ticket while cleaning house, claims prize two weeks before expiration
"It didn't click until we were actually at the lottery office."
EntertainmentThe Independent8 best money management books
Luckily, there are some books out there that are targeted at helping beginners with money management. Whether you’re looking to slash your spending, get thrifty in the kitchen, understand what’s going on with your bank account or finally start a savings account, these books promise to finally make you financially savvy. Over the last month, we’ve dedicated ourselves to trawling through a stack of money management books to find our top eight for beginners.
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKWindsor Castle has become the most popular UK tourist spot since the royal wedding
The number of visitors going to Windsor have sky rocketed.
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKBoyfriend charges to decorate girlfriend's house, girlfriend fumes
Should a decorator work for you for free if they just so happen to be your boyfriend?
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKThis is how much the average family holiday costs, apparently
Are you willing to fork out extra to travel in the school holidays?
EntertainmentYahoo Style UKDuty free isn't always cheaper after all, according to new research
Well, we feel thoroughly duped for assuming it was cheaper.