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Aldi issues bag and trolley rule update as supermarket clamps down on thieves
The message being advertised in one store reads: “When proceeding to the cashier, please ensure all products are placed on the till belts, your carrier bags are empty, and your trolley is clear“
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Garden expert's 'effective' trick for banishing ants costs just 29p
A garden expert has shared the 'most effective' ways of banishing ants from your garden, but once you've done that, the problem isn't over. You need to deal with the root cause
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Exact date this month you should receive £301 cost of living payment by
More than seven million households across the UK were paid the £301 by May 2 - but the deadline for all payments to be made is May 17, so keep an eye on your bank account
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Beauty fans gobsmacked as woman goes to Turkey to get eyelash extensions for £11
A beauty fan has showed off her new eyelash extensions in a now viral video – and people are completely baffled at how cheap it was to get them done in Instanbul, Turkey
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Dad 'left with nothing' after waking up to find he was £1million overdrawn
Dad-of-two from Burnley, Darren Edwards, 41, claims he has been “left in the dark” by Barclays bank for almost one month with no explanation about what has happened
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Cleaning expert shares water trick for blocked drains – costing less than 10p
A cleaning expert has shared some cost-effective alternatives to expensive drain cleaners for unblocking clogged up pipes – with some tricks costing lest than 10p
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Iceland is giving away 'black cards' that give you free food for a whole year
The new V.I.C card can be used to purchase from 215 frozen chicken products, including Iceland branded food and from its partnerships such as My Protein and TGIF
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McDonald's slashes prices on two menu favourites today - how to grab yours
Fast food giant McDonald's is slashing the prices of two mouthwatering fan-favourites this week, but you'll have to be quick, as the tempting discount is for one day only
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Mum praised for making budget caterpillar cake for daughter's 5th birthday
If you're worried about forking out for a cake for your little one's birthday, a savvy mum has shown people how they can make a really effective and personalised caterpillar cake
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Mrs Hinch fans share method to rid home of moths to avoid infestations
If you're finding moths in your home, you'll want to get rid of them as soon as possible as they can prove really pesky by munching through anything material they can find
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Drivers warned they could face massive £100 fines just for having a messy car
Many of us are guilty of having McDonald's sauces, old coffee cups, receipts and random pieces of clothing dashed about our cars, but most people don't realise it could be a costly mistake
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Scams you need to watch out for - including notorious 'Hi mum' Whatsapp con
There are worrying numbers of scams happening right now - and top consumer rights expert Martyn James has revealed everything you need to watch out for, and what to do if you've been conned
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Percy Pig helps M&S become 2nd most popular online shop after 200m TikTok views
Marks & Spencer has soared to the second most popular online shop and it's all thanks to their best-selling sweet character, with videos of it being seen more than 200million times on TikTok
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Small changes to make to laundry day that will 'save you cash'
If you're looking for ways to make your household bills cheaper, one expert has shared the best ways - and they're just little changes that you may not have thought of
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'I tried the clothes shop where everything is a fiver - and got a whole outfit'
MyLondon reporter Lea Dzifa Seeberg was left impressed with the website, but she did point out that there are some issues with it and they're not limited to the price
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Everything we know so far about Netflix password sharing ban arriving in UK
Netflix subscribers are already told they're not supposed to share passwords with people outside their household but many people do this anyway as one way to keep costs down
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Universal Credit - how to log into your account and keep track of payments
If you claim Universal Credit you will be given an Online Journal account - so here we explain how to log into your Universal Credit account and what else you can do through it
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Renter left seething over 'scum' landlord's cleaning inspection checklist
A renter has shared the extensive list of demands his landlord has issued before a routine inspection of the property, which includes things live turning over the soil in the garden
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Millions have seen their mortgage rise by £5,000 since rates began to rise
Yesterday, the Bank of England increased its base interest to 4.5% from 4.25% - which was the 12th rise since December 2021 when the rate was 0.1%
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Primark opens its latest Greggs café - featuring giant sausage roll swing
The cafe is the latest to open out of a collaboration between Primark and Greggs which has seen similar cafes open in Birmingham, London and Newcastle
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Morrisons is slashing petrol prices by 5p a litre for customers
Morrisons is making a major change to its petrol prices for customers, but you'll need to head to the supermarket for a full food shop before getting the discount
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Thousands can get up to £210 in food, energy, and water vouchers - how to claim
The Household Support Fund is designed to help with the cost of living, with the help being issued through councils - so it is down to each local authority to decide what support to give
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Warning as Brits only have weeks left to claim £400 energy support
The cash is available to those who live "off-grid" such as in a houseboat or park home and those who use alternative energy as their main source of heating
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Octopus Energy issues major new account update to 75,000 Bulb customers
Octopus Energy announced it was going to take over the collapsed energy firm Bulb at the end of last year which saw it take on an extra 1.5million energy customers
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BBC to make big change to TV Licence to help those struggling to pay £159 bill
Everyone who watches live TV in the UK must pay a £159 TV Licence fee. Without one, you are breaking the law and could be prosecuted - but there are new plans to help struggling families