Finance

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'I was a single mum on benefits - now I make six figures thanks to snails'
A single mother who used to live on benefits now pulls in a six-figure salary thanks to her highly profitable snail breeding business and says her life has 'totally changed'
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Martin Lewis tips to get free Burger King and Krispy Kreme
In this week's MSE newsletter, Martin Lewis' team shared how you can grab some free stuff from Burger King and Krispy Kreme
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Sainsbury's announces huge change to prices - and Aldi shoppers will love it
Sainsbury's has added products including burger buns and bread, soups and cooking sauces to its Aldi Price Match campaign, bringing the number of items within it to over 400
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People with one of these 52 eye conditions could get £407 each month from DWP
According to NHS England, around two million people across the UK are living with sight loss or a degenerative eye condition and it expects this figure to double by 2050
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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis’ trick to extend Tesco Clubcard vouchers
Tesco revealed earlier this month how £11.5 million worth of Clubcard vouchers will become worthless after August 31 - but Martin Lewis' MSE website has explained how to extend this
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Brits amazed to learn design on coins form a bigger picture when placed together
People online have been left shocked after finding out that putting these coins in the right order creates a secret picture. Are you intrigued to find out what it is?
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Parents warned they could easily face fine when picking kids up from school
With the end of the school summer holidays coming up, driving experts have warned parents about making a big parking mistake when picking up and dropping off kids at the school gate
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Handy food storage hack will keep your bananas yellow and firm for 20 days
Your beloved fruit bowl could be causing your bananas to turn brown within days, but this handy food storage hack will make them stay fresh and ripe for more than two weeks
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Greggs announces return of its Pumpkin Spice Latte - plus a new iced version
For the first time, a limited number of Greggs shops will also be selling an iced version of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, made with the same spices but poured over chunks of ice
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Heinz launches odd new twist on hash browns - leaving breakfast lovers divided
Heinz has launched a brand new breakfast item to its long list of incredible frozen foods - and while some people can't wait to try it, it's left others incredibly sceptical about the bizarre flavour mash-up
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Top 10 most affordable places to buy a home in Great Britain
Research by the bank and lender found that Scotland was home to the "most affordable" place with Inverclyde, which is just west of Glasgow, taking the top spot
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Major supermarket is launching its first meal deal during cost of living crisis
Waitrose will roll out the offer - which consists of a main, side and drink for £5 - across all its UK stores from August 30, with mains including a sandwich, sushi, salad or wrap
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Dad knocks £625 off his energy bill by updating one ‘guzzling’ appliance
Just one appliance was using up half of the family's electricity and as soon as this dad found out he knew he had to take drastic action
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Tesco urgently recalls various chilled foods over 'plastic and metal fears'
Tesco has recalled batches of pastry products including sausage rolls, steak and ale pies, and cheese and onion rolls over fears they have been contaminated with metal and plastic
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‘Little Ikea’ homeware store opening more shops in UK – prices start from 40p
Søstrene Grene has built a reputation for selling affordable homeware bits and bobs in the Danish "hygge" aesthetic which means a special state of contentment, warmth and belonging to the present
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Mum swears by 60p bargain trick for getting pesky stains out of white clothes
If you've got a stubborn stain that's hard to shift, a household staple could be the solution to making your whites look good as new and the nifty trick is as easy as they come
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Thousands of Brits could get up to £600 from DWP for energy bills this winter
The £600 payment is a combination of the Winter Fuel Payment and the Pensioner cost of living and will be paid from November
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Drivers handed ULEZ tickets might get away without fines – but not for long
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that drivers who breach the rules of London's newly expanded ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) may initially receive warnings instead of fines
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You could face court action for not reporting these 16 Universal Credit changes
Recent figures released by the department published in August showed that 6.1million people now claim Universal Credit, this is now larger than the peak of six million saw in March 2021
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Tesco is making a huge change to essential item across all its stores
Tesco has become the latest supermarket chain to start rolling out clear milk tops, instead of the traditional green, red and blue, to help its shoppers recycle
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Energy firm is paying customers to use oven and washing machine at night
OVO is expanding its Power Move scheme so it will be available nationwide, with customers able to earn £10 a month for reducing their energy consumption between 4pm and 7pm
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Pubs demand change after fans unable to buy pints during Women's World Cup final
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the Government to amend licensing laws following the pub industry's frustration with restrictions on when alcoholic beverages can be served
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'I couldn't get a mortgage so I spent £20,000 to turn barn into £450,000 home'
After being told she'd never get a mortgage as a single earner, Isobel Perl decided to convert a barn next to her parents' home. She says it'll be worth £450,000 when it's done
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Parents issued 9-day warning ahead of free childcare deadline - act now
Currently, some three to four year olds are eligible for up to 30 hours of free childcare per week over 38 weeks of the year if their parents work and meet certain conditions
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Warning over Wilko copycat websites flogging fake '£4.99 sofa deals'
Fake websites appear to be taking advantage of Wilko going under by pretending to sell massively discounted goods under the Wilko name - administrators at PwC have issued a warning