World Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping
Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economy
Hide the teenagers and the toilet roll! Why does my estate agent want my house to look like nobody lives in it?
Zoe Williams
I’ve been asked to put away the dog bed – and even my shower gel. Surely prospective buyers should know that I’ll take all my mess with me when I leave, writes Zoe Williams
Consumer champions
Yorkshire Water paid us £6,800 by mistake – and said to ‘enjoy’ the money
Only when Guardian Money contacted the company did it discover the cash was wages owed to its staff