The government has started issuing £25 cold weather payments to eligible households - as the UK is hit with a cold snap. Read this and the rest of today's consumer and personal finance news below.
For example, one user revealed how to snag free gifts using a clever USPS trick, while a handyman shared surprising uses for WD-40. Another creator shared an unexpected way to keep mosquitoes at bay.
A proposal to overhaul the parking fee structure at York City’s three downtown garages is sparking backlash from local business owners, who warn that the changes could hurt the local economy.