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Huge change for Vodafone customers as key service axed nationwide from June
Vodafone has now confirmed a national shutdown will happen in phases throughout the remainder of 2023, starting in June with customers in Hull, Oxford and Greater London
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Three-week warning for thousands of homes to claim £200 energy help - apply now
Most households using alternative fuels should have automatically received the £200 Alternative Fuel Payment in February - but not everyone did, meaning you may have to apply
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Rare 50p coin sells for £205 after bidding war - check if you have one
The Kew Gardens 50p regularly tops lists of rarest coins, with just 210,000 in circulation through the Royal Mint - meaning it is highly sought-after by collectors
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Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl and Tesco cut price of bread and butter
The grocer said its price drop comes as wholesale prices fall, with supermarkets having been criticised for not passing on cuts quickly enough to cash-strapped shoppers
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Mortgage deal with zero deposit is launching in the UK - what you need to know
Skipton Building Society says its Track Record Mortgage is designed to help renters who are struggling to stump up a deposit to get on the housing ladder - it is the first of its kind since 2008
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Woman who bought first home at 22 shares how to save for a deposit in 18 months
Lauren Simpson and her fiancée Elizabeth Norman, from York, have shared their top tips on how first-time buyers can save up enough money for a deposit for a property of their own
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Two million homes missed or defaulted on mortgage or other key bill last month
The research by consumer group Which? showed the 7.3% missed payment rate seen in April was in line with the level seen at the same time last year, but was higher than in April 2021
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10-day warning for thousands to become eligible for £301 cost of living cash
Pension Credit claimants become entitled to the £301 cost of living payment if they backdate their claim by May 19 - we explain who is eligible and how to claim
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Thick kettle limescale vanishes 'instantly' with cleaning guru's 30p trick
If you're needing to de-scale your kettle, rather than purchasing products that are purposefully for limescale, Mrs Hinch fans have suggested using a kitchen staple as an alternative
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Drivers will soon be fined by AI cameras if they litter on motorways
Unlike traditional CCTV cameras which require enforcement officers to look through hours of footage to find offenders, the AI version will pick out offences, automatically sending them to an enforcement control room
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Tesco Clubcard changes coming next month - you could get less value for money
Clubcard points will only be worth twice their amount when shopping with Tesco “Reward Partners” from June 14, and you'll get one point for every two litres of fuel you buy
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McDonald's giving away free McNuggets to mark menu favourite's 40th birthday
McDonald's is giving fans three opportunities to get their hands on some free Chicken McNuggets to celebrate 40 years of the fan-favourite menu item - it's a mouth-watering deal
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Thousands of households can get free £145 cash payment to help pay bills
The support is being paid to residents covered by Windsor and Maidenhead Borough Council, through the Household Support Fund - we explain who is eligible and how to apply
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Cleaning guru's 29p tip for cleaning washing machine drawer - with no scrubbing
Cleaning fans have shared a 29p household item that they claim removes 'stubborn' soap scum and mould from your washing machine drawer - with no scrubbing needed
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Parents paying 38% more for baby items compared to last year - see list of rises
The biggest rise has been nappy cream, up by 37.9% year on year, while baby bottles cost 17.2% more and baby lotion by 14.1%, according to research from ecommerce group Pattern
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Price of key household staple surges 45% in just five months amid shortages
Egg shortages have been caused by several factors including food shortages, rising energy costs and bird flu, with supermarkets hiking prices to meet demand
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Greggs is dishing out free sausage rolls to customers all Coronation weekend
Greggs fans looking for a pick-me-up between Coronation celebrations will be delighted to know you can get your hands on a free sausage roll - you just need to know how to claim it
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Five McDonald's items being axed this week to make way for brand new burger
Foodies can say goodbye to a number of McDonald's menu favourites including Mozzarella Dippers as several items are being removed to make way for exciting additions including a new burger
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PIP and cost of living payment eligibility explained - see if you qualify
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) isn’t means-tested so it doesn’t matter how much you’re earning, or how much you have in savings - but do you become eligible for a cost of living payment if you’re claiming it?
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Use it or lose it - why your airline vouchers will expire if you don’t use them
Consumer rights expert Martyn James explains everything you need to know about airline vouchers and why you could be sitting on a small fortune without realising
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Fears more Wetherspoons pubs set to close - see full list of venues at risk
Several Wetherspoons pubs are under offer after the pub giant last year confirmed it would be selling some branches, including The Sir John Stirling Maxwell pub in Glasgow
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Five appliances that add most to your bills and how you can save nearly £300
Consumer group Which? have explained what appliances are the biggest energy guzzlers and how you can cut down on running costs
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Universal Credit work rules explained including how much you can claim
We explain the working rules when you claim Universal Credit and exactly how it can impact the amount of Universal Credit you can get each month
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Thousands of households could get £150 worth of free supermarket vouchers
The extra help is being provided through the Household Support Fund to residents who fall under Dorset Council remit - but you must meet certain eligibility criteria