I drink every night and wake up on the sofa – I’m worried for my kids

[ This week Kenny advises a military veteran who is worried about the impact his alcohol habit is having on his family I drink each night and wake up on the sofa each morning. I was in the military until a few years ago and I’m scared to stop drinking in case the lid on … Read more

The best family-friendly pubs to visit this half term

[ Lord Crewe Arms Blanchland, Northumberland Lord Crewe Arms is an indulgent family break, a hiking lunch stop and everything in between. Adjoined rooms in the family suite mean you’ll sleep easy and there’s babysitting on request if you want to go rambling, shooting or to visit the vaulted bar in the crypt. Family rooms … Read more

Supermarkets had busiest Christmas since 2019 as promotions boost transactions

[ Supermarkets saw their highest level of transactions in December since 2019, with promotions boosting sales. Customers made a total of 488 million grocery trips during the four weeks ending 24 December, according to market research firm, Kantar. Some £13.7bn was spent despite food price inflation falling at its fastest level ever to 6.7 per … Read more

Shoppers set for £5bn Christmas week spending spree

[ Consumers are poised to make next week the biggest food shop of the year after saving the best till last to take maximum advantage of supermarket promotions, bagging bargains wherever they can. Grocery sales growth is expected to peak over the seven days to Christmas Eve, with shoppers likely to spend up to £5bn … Read more