FAMILIES are facing price hikes on everyday costs such as haircuts, dental work and car insurance due to the coronavirus pandemic. The rises are mainly due to local businesses having to invest in p…
FAMILIES are facing price hikes on everyday costs such as haircuts, dental work and car insurance due to the coronavirus pandemic.so they can provide services safely.Hairdressers, dentists and care homes have hiked prices to cover the costs of staff PPEToday we look at how household budgets are being squeezed . . . and what you can do to recoup your costs.TWO thirds of cars owners will drive to work after lockdown – up from a third before the outbreak, according to Compare The Market.
Hikes on fuel are also expected. In June petrol prices went up by £2.06 for a 55-litre tank, to an average of £60.97, according to RAC Fuel Watch. Diesel went from £61.64 to £63.23.WE can finally get our wild hair tamed . . . but we will be paying between 50p and £5 more to cover the cost of protective gear such as masks.
DENTAL patients face last-minute extra charges for PPE and are being told their appointment will be cancelled if they do not agree to pay. Carol Brown, 60, pays £2,800 a month for her mum Wendy Tomlinson, 89, at the Foylebank care home in Chaddesden, Derby.Credit: Getty Instead, focus on saving money by keeping your household spending down. Perhaps swap brands for own-labels.
Flatscreen TVs don’t have room for speakers that are big enough for decent oomph. A soundbar solves that and can push out big, punchy sound with strong bass.It is quite long but not very tall or wide. It can sit in front of your telly or be mounted on the wall.
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