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<\/p>\nStephanie Whitelock said \u201cit is a privilege\u201d to be able to look after her son, Gabe, who has cerebral palsy, autism and a learning disability \u2013 although it has meant her finances have taken a large hit. <\/p>\n
The mother of three lives in Reigate, Surrey, with her husband, James, 48, and their children, Ned, 13, Gabe, 10, and Primrose, four.<\/p>\n
Before Gabe was born, Stephanie worked part-time in student services at a sixth-form college, often looking after students who were vulnerable and needed extra support. <\/p>\n
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Donations to charity have increased dramatically<\/p>\n
But staff say many people treat their shops like a tip. <\/p>\n
Here they share the most useful donations they get, and the
ones that drive them mad.<\/p>\n
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People won\u2019t buy the current donations<\/p>\n
The quality of donations over the last year has diminished.<\/p>\n
Claire Stockman, head of retail for\u00a0St
Luke\u2019s Hospice [pictured], says many donations include used items from fast fashion like Boohoo and Primark, which they cannot sell for more than \u00a32, if at all.<\/p>\n
\nWhat the workers see\n<\/p>\n
60%<\/p>\n
of what comes into St Luke\u2019s Hospice is unsellable, Stockman says.<\/p>\n
She adds its soiled, damaged beyond
repair or smelly.<\/p>\n
Vinted<\/p>\n
Harriet, a volunteer at\u00a0Crisis in Dalston,
says people bring in clothes that are dirty and stained \u2013 things that they cannot sell
on Vinted.<\/p>\n
She also sees dirty kitchenware and technology that no longer works.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not all bad<\/p>\n
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Two young women shopping in a vintage charity shop \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n
Harriet says they still get their
fair share of designer items.<\/p>\n
She\u2019s seen a pair of Louboutins
sell for around \u00a3400.<\/p>\n
People will buy high-end items
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\t First Person<\/p>\n 6 min read<\/p>\n The best donations<\/p>\n There was a box donated after someone\u2019s family had passed and in it were all these medals. I researched them and the whole collection ended up going for \u00a32,340\u2026<\/p>\n JANE THURNELL-READ, VOLUNTEER AT What is a good donation?<\/p>\n A good donation is anything new with tags on, anything that hasn\u2019t been opened, or higher quality items.<\/p>\n Items that have been well looked after are more likely to sell and generate a better price for charity too.<\/p>\n Harriet adds that knick-knacks and wine glasses are surprise hits in her branch.<\/p>\n The feeling of dread that the weekend is over is all too familiar.<\/p>\n Here, psychologists, career consultants and sleep experts give their best advice on how \nHow to beat the Sunday scaries\n<\/p>\n Pave the way on Friday<\/p>\n Psychologist Maria-Teresa Daher-Cusack says to wrap up tasks and not to leave big or difficult things for Monday. And write a to-do list for the next week so you know what to expect when you return after the weekend.<\/p>\n Get outside early<\/p>\n Doctor Naheed Ali says getting out on a Sunday morning \u2013 not sleeping late \u2013 helps regulate the circadian rhythm that can become skewed over the weekend.<\/p>\n \nHow to avoid Sunday scaries\n<\/p>\n On Sunday spend time away from technology to allow yourself a personal reset away from doom scrolling.<\/p>\n Rebrand your Sunday evenings from a daunting time to relaxing. Career consultant Victoria McLean goes out for dinner or reads something unrelated to work.<\/p>\n She also doesn\u2019t check her inbox on a Sunday night as it can begin the dread.<\/p>\n \nHow to beat the Sunday scaries\n<\/p>\n Sleep well<\/p>\n Put yourself in the best position to rest by avoiding large meals, screens and caffeine.<\/p>\n Structure your week<\/p>\n If possible don\u2019t stack your Mondays with high-pressure tasks.<\/p>\n Find the fun daily<\/p>\n Don\u2019t just save joyful things for the weekend. On lunch breaks, try to do something you enjoy.<\/p>\n Sometimes, you If the Sunday scaries are constant, listen to them. If every Sunday fills you with dread and nothing seems to quell it it\u2019s worth asking if it\u2019s the job, the culture or the career itself. No one should spend half their weekend bracing for impact\u2026 \u201d says Victoria McLean<\/p>\n The UK has one of the most stable\u00a0electricity grids\u00a0in the world.<\/p>\n But no country\u2019s energy system is 100 per cent secure and large-scale blackouts, although rare, are possible. <\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to prepare, and what could happen, if we do have a blackout.<\/p>\n The immediate effects <\/p>\n If the UK\u2019s power went down tomorrow, these are the ways it is likely to impact you first.<\/p>\n You\u2019d get stuck in lifts, wherever you are in the lift shaft.<\/p>\n Trains would be stopped as the signals depend on electricity.<\/p>\n Traffic lights would stop working on the roads \u2013 leading to congestion or crashes.<\/p>\n Contactless payments are likely to fail.<\/p>\n Your Wi-Fi at home would stop working and communication becomes difficult.<\/p>\n Fridges and freezers will turn off \u2013 unless you have a standalone generator \u2013 and food will spoil over time.<\/p>\n Hospitals and water treatment works have their own backup generators so will keep going until their supply runs out.<\/p>\n How transport would be affected<\/p>\n For EV owners that are already on the road, Professor Keith Bell, who works in electricity planning, recommends that those with an EV with reasonable charge use it as a generator, like your own store of electricity. <\/p>\n In the case of the power system going down, petrol isn\u2019t a totally safe option as queues at petrol stations could be huge and places are likely to run out of fuel. <\/p>\n \nThe longer term effects\n<\/p>\n The longer the power takes to return the worse things are likely to get. In 2021 Storm Arwen physically damaged power lines across the UK.<\/p>\n During the 1977 New York blackout, which lasted 25 hours, there was civil unrest, resulting in widespread looting and arson, although intense heatwaves are thought to have exacerbated the situation.<\/p>\n \nThings to buy now to prepare\n<\/p>\n Battery radio<\/p>\n To get updates during a power cut \u2013 a car radio can be used, but in severe weather it might be safer to stay inside.<\/p>\n Bottled water<\/p>\n A minimum of 2.5-3 litres of drinking water per person per day is recommended.<\/p>\n Wind-up torch<\/p>\n The Government recommends opting for torches over candles, for safety reasons.<\/p>\n \nHow to prepare\n<\/p>\n A blackout is unlikely but we should make small changes.<\/p>\n If possible, don\u2019t let your petrol tank run down to almost empty. Keep it over half full so you\u2019re never caught short.<\/p>\n Always have a portable power bank, and spare batteries, to charge your phone and other essentials.<\/p>\n As card machines could fail, keep some cash at home.<\/p>\n To keep yourself distracted and entertained, keep board games and a pack of cards handy to play. <\/p>\n Eight easy ways to stop Not all screen time is bad<\/p>\n Using screens in a way that benefits your\u00a0child\u2019s development\u00a0is key and balancing educational content and entertainment with offline activities ensures a well-rounded routine.<\/p>\n DR GUMMER<\/p>\n \nHow to keep your kids off screens\n<\/p>\n Outdoor activities<\/p>\n For younger children, try scavenger hunts, garden games and nature walks. For older ones, hikes Create a schedule<\/p>\n Designated screen-free times helps children develop a routine that balances screen use with other activities.<\/p>\n Family game nights<\/p>\n It\u2019s an excellent way \nHow to keep your kids off screens\n<\/p>\n Creative hobbies<\/p>\n Getting creative, through drawing, painting or model construction, enhances cognitive skills and offers an alternative to screens.<\/p>\n Social interaction<\/p>\n Arrange playdates or group activities with friends, or for older kids try an overnight camping trip in the garden.<\/p>\n \nHow to keep your kids off screens\n<\/p>\n Lead by example<\/p>\n Showing that you value offline time encourages your children to do the same.<\/p>\n Have a reward<\/p>\n Implement a reward system where screen time is earned through positive behaviour.\u00a0<\/p>\n Open conversations<\/p>\n Discuss the importance of balancing screen time with your children so they understand the reasons behind the rules.<\/p>\n Can following a particular diet Some studies suggest so. <\/p>\n These are the eight brain-boosting foods registered dietitian\u00a0Fareeha Jay \nFoods that can cut dementia risk\n<\/p>\n Eggs<\/p>\n They contain several nutrients thought to\u00a0support brain health, including choline, vitamin B12 and iodine.<\/p>\n Coffee<\/p>\n Caffeine can reduce inflammation and Broccoli<\/p>\n It\u2019s packed with antioxidants and high in vitamin K, which is essentially for healthy brain cells.<\/p>\n Fibre is overlooked in dementia prevention<\/p>\n To increase fibre intake, include wholegrains, nuts, seeds, lentils, and legumes.<\/p>\n Fermented foods also support brain health by improving the gut microbiome.<\/p>\n \t LIFESTYLE<\/p>\n 4 min read<\/p>\n \nFoods that can cut dementia risk\n<\/p>\n Oily fish<\/p>\n Your brain uses Omega-3s to build brain and nerve cells \u2013 so a diet rich in them may\u00a0slow age-related mental decline.<\/p>\n Walnuts<\/p>\n These improve heart health markers, which is linked to a lower risk of neurological disorders.<\/p>\n Blueberries<\/p>\n They contain compounds which have been shown to improve blood flow to the brain, cognitive function, and memory.<\/p>\n \nThe Mind diet\n<\/p>\n The diet aims to reduce\u00a0dementia risk\u00a0and the decline in brain health.\u00a0<\/p>\n It was created in 2015 by Dr Martha Clare Morris and colleagues at Rush University Medical Centre and the Harvard Chan School of Public Health.<\/p>\n It encourages vegetables, berries, nuts, whole grains, olive oil, fish, beans, and poultry.<\/p>\n These foods contain nutrients that promote good brain health by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.<\/p>\n Feeling insecure at work The final decades of work<\/p>\n There\u2019s this assumption about being put out to pasture\u2026 but now that we\u2019re living and working longer, we have to challenge myths around ageing and remember that over-50s are a crucial part of the workforce\u2026<\/p>\n LYNDSEY SIMPSON, AUTHOR OF AGE REBELLION AND FOUNDER OF 55\/REDEFINED<\/p>\n \nThe current situation\n<\/p>\n By 2030, almost half of all employees in the UK workforce will be over 50.<\/p>\n 36%<\/p>\n Now one in three workers are over 50.\u00a0<\/p>\n Yet more than a third of those between 50 and 69 believe that their age puts them at a disadvantage when they apply for jobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n 37%<\/p>\n The\u00a0Age Without Limits\u00a0study from 2024 shows that 37 per cent of workers between 51 to 70 felt badly treated in work because of their age.<\/p>\n \nThe things to do, says Simpson\n<\/p>\n Keep learning new skills<\/p>\n We need the same level of career planning in Embrace technology<\/p>\n It\u2019s nonsense that older people can\u2019t pick up how to use new tech.<\/p>\n NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature FINANCE Pension Pots<\/p>\n Photographer: Alamy\/PA Think about money<\/p>\n Do you need a pay rise? Could you trade some of that money you earn, to work a bit less, and do more things you enjoy?<\/p>\n \nThe things not to do\n<\/p>\n Become full-time childcare<\/p>\n Grandparenting on the horizon? If you don\u2019t want to do childcare, have the conversation early \u2013 even before a child becomes pregnant \u2013 that you plan to continue working and love your job.<\/p>\n Accept redundancy too quickly<\/p>\n It\u2019s going to be so much harder to get back into work if you don\u2019t have a plan before you take that leap.<\/p>\n \nThe things not to do\n<\/p>\n Rush into retirement<\/p>\n Everybody thinks early retirement is the dream but the reality can be different. There can be loneliness, lack of purpose and a sense of invisibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n \t LIFESTYLE<\/p>\n 5 min read<\/p>\n By November, UK food prices\u00a0will be 50 per cent higher than they were at the start of the\u00a0cost-of-living crisis\u00a0<\/p>\n With that in mind, food editor Sophie Morris shares how she saves money on her weekly shop<\/p>\n \nEasy ways to save on the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n Avoid chicken breast<\/p>\n Boneless chicken thighs are all meat and a much tastier product.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t plan everything<\/p>\n If you plan every meal all week, there\u2019s no leeway for necessary last-minute changes of plan (or leftovers).<\/p>\n Shop alone<\/p>\n There are so many products that children want to fill the trolley with \u2013 all kinds of exciting eye candy.\u00a0It\u2019s cheaper to go alone.<\/p>\n \nEasy ways to save on the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n Consider a vegetable box delivery<\/p>\n Having a Riverford box delivery helps Morris avoid impulse buys and go to the shops Track your spending<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t need to be an elaborate spreadsheet but without some kind of metric, it\u2019s impossible to spot where you \nEasy ways to save on the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n Look for yellow stickers<\/p>\n You can save plenty Take stock<\/p>\n Do a quick cupboard stocktake. You might find you already have three jars of one thing. <\/p>\n Avoid packaged snacks<\/p>\n Packing fruit, biscuits, and nuts etc into a Tupperware to take out is more cost effective than buying tiny packaged portions.<\/p>\n \nEasy ways to save on the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n Be wary of DIY treats<\/p>\n \u201cFaking\u201d a takeaway at home can sound like a cheaper option, but if it\u2019s something you don\u2019t usually cook \u2013 that needs new ingredients \u2013 it could work out pricier.<\/p>\n Do you need it now?<\/p>\n Returning a few things to the shelves that you won\u2019t need in the near future can save you a healthy amount.<\/p>\n Skip a shop<\/p>\n Every time you make do with what\u2019s at home, \nEasy ways to save on Try a week or a month of shopping local, Go shopping when you\u2019re not in a huge rush so you can make relaxed and informed decisions. Don\u2019t expect to stick to your\u00a0plan or make great choices when you\u2019re in a hurry.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been a cleaner for 30 years \u2013 these are the 10 products I swear by<\/p>\n Rebecca Jones has tried most cleaning products in her She shares the ones she can\u2019t \nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n Best vacuum<\/p>\n Henry is a classic. Best mop and bucket<\/p>\n The Vileda H2PrO set is light, manoeuvrable and keeps clean and dirty water separate.<\/p>\n Best glass cleaner<\/p>\n The HG Glass and \nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n Best multipurpose cleaner<\/p>\n Method\u2019s multi-surface cleaner is plant-based, cruelty-free, and works great on grease, sinks, sealed wood surfaces, hobs, bins and sealed laminated floors.<\/p>\n Best toilet brush <\/p>\n Unlike a regular toilet brush, nothing gets stuck in the bristles of Ibergrif M34152 Silicone brush. It also dries quickly, so \nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n Best mould remover<\/p>\n Jones uses the HG Mould Spray on walls, tiles, grout, windows and outdoor furniture.<\/p>\n Best cloths<\/p>\n The Seep Eco Bamboo clothes have a streak-free finish and last.<\/p>\n Best carpet cleaner<\/p>\n Every home should have a bottle\u00a0of Dr Beckmann\u2019s stain remover, says Jones.<\/p>\n \nThe 10 best cleaning products\n<\/p>\n Best stain remover<\/p>\n The Mr Siga Multi-Functional Eraser Sponge acts like fine sandpaper to\u00a0lift Best kept secret<\/p>\n Jones uses Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser to polish stainless-steel, scour sinks and clean her fridge and cookware. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t After Gabe was born, the regular appointments, therapy and support he would require became clear. Yet, as Stephanie worked during term-time at the college, she did not get annual leave in the form many employees recognise.<\/p>\n To look after Gabe, she would have to take unpaid leave days, and by the time he was two-and-a-half, it became evident to Stephanie that her job had become \u201cuntenable.\u201d<\/p>\n Although Stephanie believes being able to take care<\/a> of Gabe is an \u201camazing\u201d thing to do, she is concerned the role of unpaid carers<\/a> is not recognised in the way it should be. <\/p>\n She said: \u201cI gave up my job at the college in April 2018 to look after Gabe. I was hyper-focused on finding out what was causing his symptoms and what support we could give him. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve missed out on career progression but was willing to sacrifice that to look after my son. When I left my job I was battling fatigue juggling everything. I suspect I now have PTSD<\/a> as it was such a difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n In the past few weeks, Stephanie has found a job working seven hours a week at a nursery, covering lunchtimes three days a week. \u201cThe pay isn\u2019t high, but it is a start,\u201d Stephanie said.<\/p>\n Her husband, James, works full-time as an IT infrastructure manager, taking care of Gabe before and after he is at work. Since Stephanie quit her college job, the family\u2019s finances have taken a hit.<\/p>\n Stephanie said: \u201cWe certainly won\u2019t be taking any expensive trips abroad to Disney World any time soon and the kids often make do with hand-me-down clothes. We\u2019re not poor but we watch what we spend due to our circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n Stephanie and her husband have previously used credit cards to pay for private therapy for Gabe, with sessions often costing \u00a3100 or more a time. The couple also fundraised \u00a310,000 online to take Gabe to the US for treatment to help him walk, which Stephanie says was successful. <\/p>\n She said the family pay \u201cseveral\u201d thousand pounds in additional costs to due Gabe\u2019s disabilities. A weekend activity day costs \u00a3105 for Gabe, while their daughter\u2019s weekend day club costs \u00a325 for the day. Stephanie and James also spend large sums of incontinence pads for Gabe. <\/p>\n \u201cSensory toys always cost more than standard toys and getting clothes and shoes that are right for Gabe can be more expensive\u201d, Stephanie adds. Gabe wears a leg splint, so the couple always have to buy two pairs of shoes so Gabe has the right fit for each foot. <\/p>\n Stephanie also has an eye on the future and is concerned about what her pension and retirement will look like.<\/p>\n
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Health professionals are nuts about nuts \u2013 with good reason!<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_259841753.jpg\")
Supermarkets report increasing demand for blueberries (Photo: RHS\/Guy Harrop)<\/p>\n![\"D?sseldorf,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/PRI_186652517-1.jpg\")
The Midlife MOT is open to all and covers three key areas: work, wealth and well-being (Photo: Westend61\/Getty)<\/p>\n
in your 50s? You\u2019re not alone <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_297981060-e1779183716399.jpg\")
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More and more people are using AI for counselling (Photo: Oscar Wong\/Getty\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n
our fifties as our twenties. It\u2019s possible to reinvent yourself again.<\/p>\n![\"John?r](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_260839808.jpg\")
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Grandparents and granddaughter gardening together \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n![\"Senior](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2222320919.jpg\")
Senior bed woman problem pain headache home elderly mature pain bedroom upset unhappy female caucasian adult relationship retirement old difficulty ache head sick migraine hangover sleep \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n
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Caption: NORTHWICH, ENGLAND \u2013 JULY 06: Whole chicken sit on display in a Tesco supermarket on July 06, 2022 in Northwich, England. The British Retail Consortium recently said food manufacturers and supermarkets are having to pass on some of the cost of soaring raw materials to consumers, leading to the price of basic goods throughout the UK rising at the fastest pace since September 2008. Fresh food prices increased by 6% in the year to June 2022 coupled with an increase in inflation, and fuel and energy prices to create a cost of living crisis. This is leading to millions of low-income households going without essentials items, falling behind on bills and taking on debt. (Photo by Christopher Furlong\/Getty Images)
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Man Cooking By Woman Chopping Carrots In Kitchen \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n![\"Young](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_298177634.jpg\")
Governments are not all powerful when it comes to huge international forces like those increasing global food prices (Photo: Oscar Wong\/Getty Images\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n
less \u2013 even though the box is pricey. \u201cIt is expensive, but of great quality\u00a0and organic\u201d.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_287693018.jpg\")
Milk and potatoes prices are expected to increases sharply later this year, say supply chain experts (Photo: Kate Wieser\/Getty)<\/p>\n![\"Low](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-1480141875.jpg\")
Low carb, FODMAP diet food background with vegetables, fruits, smoked salmon, chicken fillet, greens, nuts, olives. Menu for healthy eating . \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n
can or must make cutbacks.<\/p>\n![\"Loyalty](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_89568901.jpg\")
The supermarket loyalty schemes vary in their generosity (Photo: Paul Childs\/Reuters)<\/p>\n
over a year by never buying branded products at full price.<\/p>\n![\"Mid-Adult](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2203788438.jpg\")
Mid-Adult Couple Calculating Their Finances On The Laptop In The Kitchen \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n![\"dieting](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_273318581.jpg\")
\u201cSoft restrictions\u201d aren\u2019t infallible; we can always make the effort to get a ladder and get the biscuit tin down from the highest shelf (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_295915123.jpg\")
Whatever you buy, buy British if you can. That will help boost fishermen\u2019s finances (Photo: Betty Laura Zapata\/Getty)<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_300167346.jpg\")
Caption: A customer looks at packages of chilled chicken cuts in a part-empty refrigerated display unit at a Lidl supermarket store in Walthamstow, west London, on September 21, 2021. (Photo by Tolga Akmen \/ AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN\/AFP via Getty Images)
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you save big.<\/p>\n![\"Shopping](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_296036180.jpg\")
Supermarkets will find ways of holding down the price of the basics, and try to make their money on the fancy lines (Photo: Roy James Shakespeare\/Getty)<\/p>\n
the weekly shop\n<\/p>\n
and you might be surprised at the results,
in terms of cost and other benefits like supporting local businesses, and
avoiding car journeys and traffic.<\/p>\n![\"Supermarket,](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_294911266.jpg\")
Defenders of the triple Lock point to the fact pensioners are often asset-rich and income-poor. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n
decades-long career. <\/p>\n
live without. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_297082126.jpg\")
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It has fantastic filters, sucks up pet hair quickly, and is great at cleaning up fine dust.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082056.jpg\")
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A reader has asked whether or not she should sack her cleaner because she isn\u2019t doing a good job anymore (Photo: stock image of a man cleaning a window via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Mirror cleaner removes stains without leaving smudges or streaks. <\/p>\n![\"Deep](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-1322049405.jpg\")
Deep cleaning glass door handles for Covid-19 disease prevention. alcohol,disinfectant spray on Wipes of Banister in home for safety,infection of Covid-19 virus,contamination, germs \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082119.jpg\")
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there\u2019s less odour.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_268808752.jpg\")
(Photo: boonchai wedmakawand\/Getty\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082118.jpg\")
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Caption: Dr Beckmann Power Brush Stain Remover
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dirt, stains, and scuffs\u00a0using only water.<\/p>\n![\"hand](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297280876.jpg\")
(Photo: Viktoriya Skorikova\/Getty Images\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SEI_297082055.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n![\"Stephanie](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_301644047.jpg\")
Stephanie and Gabe. Since she quit her college job to care for her son, the family\u2019s finances have taken a hit<\/p>\n