All news by author: Natasha Wynarczyk

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Vets face probe into rip-off medicine prices as Brit pet owners are overcharged
Price caps on vet prescription fees could be introduced after the Competition and Markets Authority watchdog announced a formal probe into high medicine prices
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100 years of the Good Housekeeping Institute's rigorous tests
Founded a century ago, the Good Housekeeping Institute's state-of-the-art testing has been evaluating consumer products to see if they meet high standards - though the sometimes the tests are unorthodox
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Petrol up 4p a litre as biggest rise in four years punishes drivers
The largest monthly jump in fuel prices in two years has hit motorists, with costs driven cuts in production by Russia and Saudi Arabia and wars in Ukraine and Gaza
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Behind the scenes at Cadbury chocolate factory with real-life Willy Wonka
For the majority of Brits, it would be hard to imagine life without Cadbury chocolate. The heritage brand, which started in 1824 as a grocer’s run by founder John Cadbury in the centre of Birmingham, is marking its 200th anniversary on Monday.
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TUI changes luggage rules as half of us take teabags on holiday
When packing to go on holiday almost half of Brits pack one item that they say they can't live without while they're abroad
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Struggling pubs beg for help as 750 UK boozers set to shut in next few months
Landlords told The Mirror they are being hammered by soaring energy bills as well as rising business rates, supplier costs and high VAT
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Vet price comparison tool launched to help pet owners save money on bills
The tool will allow pet owners to compare prices among independent and some corporate-owned veterinary practices across the UK - helping them see the best and cheapest option for them
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Average person sleeps six hours each night - here's how much you really need
Experts recommend that adults should get between seven and nine hours' kip during the hours of darkness - which means many of us could be running at an annual sleep deficit of 30 days
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Yorkshire Tea and Tetley issue updates over shortages after Red Sea supply hit
Yorkshire Tea and Tetley Tea are both looking at the impact of disruption on their supplies for supermarkets after attacks in the Red Sea
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Co-op using AI to catch shoplifters in the act after 44 per cent spike in crime
Co-op is now using AI to monitor self-checkouts at stores and installing more than 200 secure till kiosks following a massive 44 per cent hike in retail crime last year
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Cost of loving rises over exact amount couples spend a year for naughty weekends
While just a third of Brits think it's important to budget for date nights, treats, and weekends away, the costs of doing fun and romantic activities with your partner is piling up
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Amazon eyeing up rollout of 'curtain twitching' neighbourhood watch app in UK
Amazon's smart doorbell company Ring allows users to post video footage from their doorbell cameras and receive real-time alerts about potential incidents in their area
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National Lottery's new chief plans big changes to bring back 90s heyday
Allwyn UK, new operator of the National Lottery, is making changes which it hopes will return the draw to its 90s heyday when millions gathered round the TV to check their numbers
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Heineken waters down John Smith's because 'Brits no longer want strong beer'
The Dutch brewing giant Heineken said its top-selling John Smith’s Extra Smooth will be reduced from 3.6% ABV to 3.4%, claiming the decision to make it weaker was about promoting more healthy drinking
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‘Lovely’ dad, 58, died after family phoned three times for an ambulance
Iqbal Rahman was just 58 when he died on Christmas Eve, 2022, after waiting more than an hour and 20 minutes for an ambulance and now his family are demanding the Tories provide better funding for the NHS
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Churchill’s We Shall Fight on the Beaches beaten in poll of favourite speeches
A new poll has revealed the nation's top 10 favourite speeches with 77% saying they are brought to tears by the best orators
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Most-wanted toys of 2024 include cute farting sloth and 'horrifying' hand
Flatulent critter Sammy is one of 27 toys tipped to be flying off the shelves in 2024, with an interactive kitten that makes over 100 different sounds also expected to be popular
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Inside warehouse trying to stop fast fashion clothing going to landfill
ACS is the biggest hub in Europe dealing with the growing problem of returned fast fashion - and we went to visit to see the stark reality of throwaway clothes culture
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Surge in rat invasions in UK homes prompted by bin collection delays and floods
There could be as many as 250 million rats in the UK - and bin delays combined with wet winter weather is driving millions of these vermin indoors into UK homes
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UK pub serving vegan steak and ribs that have been 3D-printed
The 3D-printed steaks have been made by Israeli firm Redefine Meat since 2021 who developed AI to observe the texture of meat to replicate it using pea, soy, beetroot and wheat
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Turkish city is Brits' new favourite for winter sun as Spanish island toppled
An increase in flight routes and new all-inclusive hotels have seen more and more Brits make trips to Antalya in Turkey, making it more popular than Tenerife in Spain
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Major baby formula producer set to cut prices in huge boost for UK parents
Danone is set to reduce prices on the majority of its Aptamil range to UK retailers by 7% with Iceland confirming it will reduce the price of the products further
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Luke Littler's incredible darts journey sees surge in dartboard sales
Retailer The Range said 10 separate product types have sold out in the past two weeks while John Lewis and Argos also reveal visits to their websites for darts and boards have increased dramatically
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Pints of wine to be available to buy in supermarkets in post-Brexit rule change
Hundreds of vineyards are set to benefit from 'post-Brexit freedoms' allowing bars and supermarkets to sell pint-sized bottles of still and sparkling wine
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Boxing Day sales - top deals from Ninja air fryers to Samsung Galaxy laptops
This could be the biggest Boxing Day sales in four years as people look for bargains as they live through the cost of living crisis