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Tesco May bank holiday 2023 opening times - see if stores are open this Monday
Due to the May bank holiday, Brits usually working a nine to five jobs get to enjoy a three-day weekend - but it also means supermarket opening times may change
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Sainsbury's May bank holiday 2023 opening times - see when shops will open
The early May bank holiday falls this Monday (May 1) and is the first of three bank holidays to come next month - so when will Sainsbury's superstores and convenience stores open this weekend?
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Asda is selling Coronation caterpillar cake to celebrate King Charles' big day
If you're a fan of caterpillar cakes then hold onto your crown as Asda has announced the release of royal-themed chocolate treats ahead of King Charles III's Coronation
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Asda May bank holiday 2023 opening times - see what time stores will open
In 2023, the early May bank holiday falls on Monday, May 1 and once again supermarket opening hours can change to reflect this
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Aldi May bank holiday 2023 opening times explained - see if your store is open
This weekend marks the first of three bank holidays in May - but will your local Aldi remain open this weekend? Here is everything you need to know so you can plan your time off
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Aldi fan discovers speedy self-checkout hack that makes life much easier
An Aldi fan has wowed fellow shoppers with a self-checkout hack that will help you be in and out of the store in 'lightening speed' – but it's not possible at all supermarkets
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Mattel unveils first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome in historic launch
Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome. To mark the launch, the iconic brand has teamed up on a campaign with British model Ellie Goldstein, who has the condition
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Suzhichou scarf Amazon scam explained as mystery parcels turn up on doorsteps
Consumer experts at Which? has warned many people are receiving unsolicited “Suzhichou” branded scarves they didn’t order - and this is all part of a "brushing" scam designed to boost seller ratings
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HMRC warns people getting Tax Credits to act now or risk benefits being stopped
If you claim Tax Credits then you will need to renew your claim each year, if you don't you risk having your benefits stopped
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Energy bills warning as households could pay more on top of existing charges
Ofgem is reportedly considering an extra charge to bills as stricter rules for forced prepayment installations are expected to impact the finances of energy suppliers
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Tesco to scrap ‘use by’ dates on 30 own brand products
Tesco said ditching "use by" dates would prevent "perfectly edible food" from being thrown away and would allow shoppers to “use their own judgement"
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'I compared M&S 'magic' slimming leggings to Primark's - one pair won by a mile'
If you're looking for a new pair of leggings that are going to make you look amazing, then Birmingham Live's Emily Collis has got you covered - she tried two pairs, and there was a clear winner
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Everything you need to know about cost of living payments as £301 hits accounts
The next cost of living payment, worth £301 and the first instalment of the £900 cost of living payment, is hitting back accounts from today - but what other help is coming?
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Primark expands click and collect to 32 more stores - see full list of locations
The high street fashion chain will now be offering the popular service in 57 of its stores - which is nearly a third of all its shops
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Grocery price inflation dips - but shoppers still paying 17.3% more
Analysts at Kantar today revealed grocery price inflation dropped slightly to 17.3% for the four weeks to April 16 - down marginally from a record 17.5%
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Peacocks 'looking to open new stores in 20 former M&Co sites'
One "property insider," told Drapers magazine that Peacocks was looking to take over some of M&Co's "better trading stores"
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Full list of benefits that don't qualify for cost of living payment
The first of three cost of living payments worth a total of £900 will start to be paid out from tomorrow - and around eight million people will see this cash
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Exact code that will show in your bank when £301 cost of living payment arrives
The £301 cash payment is the first of three instalments that will make up the £900 cost of living cash over the next year - see who is eligible for the help and when it will arrive
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Cleaning expert swears by 59p ingredient to get white socks looking bright again
A laundry expert has said there's a 59p kitchen staple that can clean 'stubborn' stains from white socks and leave them looking bright white - in just 'one wash'
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Morrisons shaking up its loyalty scheme - and you'll be able to collect points
The Morrisons More scheme allowed customers to collect points when shopping in stores and online but it was replaced in 2021 with the "My Morrisons" app
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Lidl shares wish list of locations where it wants to open new stores
The discount supermarket chain currently has 950 stores across England, Scotland and Wales and wants to increase this to 1,100 sites by the end of 2025
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Tesco is making two huge changes to its online delivery service next week
The supermarket is increasing the minimum spend for online shoppers, and subsequent charge if you go below this amount - see what is happening and when the changes kick in
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Best-paying 'flexible' jobs that pay up to £70,000 a year – see full list
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of jobs offering a flexible working arrangement has increased as more people look for a better work-life balance
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British Airways extends expiry date of Covid vouchers by another 12 months
The vouchers had an expiry date of September 2023 but travellers have now been given an extra 12 months to cash them in - giving them until September 2024
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Woman who 'couldn't see' through filthy oven door hails 10p item for easy clean
One Mrs Hinch fan has shared her top tip to deep clean an oven and hob in 'under 30 minutes' and with a lot less effort than it'd usually take - and people are impressed