Helen Barnett

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Helen is a journalist, editor and copywriter with 15 years' experience writing across print and digital publications. She previously edited the Daily Express website and has won awards as a reporter. Read more here.

Air conditioning unit for bedroom: Best portable air conditioner units and window kits for home

Britain’s summers are getting hotter, and sleepless nights during record-breaking heatwaves have consumers considering whether to invest in...

Winter Fuel Payment eligibility as Rachel Reeves U-turn complicates system

Rachel Reeves' U-turn on the Winter Fuel Payment has made eligibility even more confusing. Here we look at the 14 criteria that can mean...

Street thefts hit record high - how to protect your laptop and phone from bag snatchers

Bag snatching and pickpocketing are at their highest rates since records began, new statistics suggest.

Earn money for walking - the best rewards available on exercise apps

Step counting apps are rising in popularity and here we look at the rewards you can get - and data privacy issues.

EV grant: All the electric vehicles eligible for Electric Car Grant

Drivers can get up to £3,750 off a new EV with the Electric Car Grant. We've listed all the cars available to buy with the scheme.

7 back to school ideas for working parents to save money and manage the juggle

The back-to-school season can hit UK parents hard - not just emotionally, but financially too. From school shoes to bags and PE kits, the...

EES and Etias: the new EU border rules every UK traveller needs to know in 2026

Fingerprint scans, facial recognition and proof of insurance are now part of crossing into Europe. Here's what's changed — and what's still...

Air conditioning cost: Best value brands and how much to run them

Air conditioning use is on the rise in the UK, so we look at the cost, best value brands and how much it is to run an air conditioner in...

Airport drop off cost for Manchester, Luton, Stansted and more - and how to 'kiss and fly' for free

If you're dropping someone off at the airport you could be stung with a fee of up to £7 for just 10 minutes - even if you don’t step out of...

Ryanair bans printed boarding passes in app push - but what if your phone battery dies?

Ryanair is banning printed boarding passes at most airports from November, the airline has announced.

The five car finance factors that could mean you're still entitled to compensation despite court ruling

Millions of car owners who bought their vehicles on finance could still be eligible for compensation despite a Supreme Court ruling.

GHIC applications plummet by millions causing risk for Brits on holiday

GHIC and EHIC card ownership has dropped by more than three million meaning scores could be risking huge hospital bills while holidaying in...

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