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Mums spot 75% discounts in B&M already as closing-down sale starts
Eagle-eyed mums have spotted that a B&M store has a 75% sale on where some items cost as little as 10p, urging others to make their way to the shop as she's 'chuffed' with her haul
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Just Eat hack could save you money every time you order a takeaway
Hidden extra costs such as increased menu prices can sometimes be placed on orders made through delivery apps so you may be paying more for your food order than you need to be
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Virgin issues huge update - and it means customers could face unexpected fee
Virgin Media says it will start to include an inflation-linked price rise within the terms and conditions of customer contracts - meaning you’ll no longer be able to leave penalty-free within 30 days
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Sainsbury’s to close two Argos depots in move that will affect 1,400 jobs
Sainsbury's is looking into closing its Basildon distribution centre in Essex and its depot in Heywood, Greater Manchester
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Mum shares 'life hack' you can use now to prevent panic buying at Christmas
A mum has shared a simple way that you can ease the pressures Christmas brings - if you make a start with the hack now, it will stop you from panic buying come December
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Trick for removing black mould from washing machine seal - it 'won't come back'
Keeping your washing machine clean can sometimes feel like an impossible task, but it's important if you want your clothes to smell fresh - and there's a simple solution to help
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Tesco shoppers praise 'white envelope' scheme that helps struggling customers
Rumours have circulated online about Tesco's "white envelope" scheme which aims to help tackle period poverty and support those who are affected by it
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DIY and building brand axes 400 jobs and closes 19 branches to cut £25m in costs
Travis Perkins reported a 20% fall in pre-tax profits to £245million for 2022 and has slashed its investment plans due to “expected lower levels of activity in the UK construction sector in the year ahead”
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Millions should have received £600 energy payment by today - who should check
The £600 energy bill support payment for Northern Irish residents includes the £400 payment which is part of the UK-wide support scheme and an additional £200 in recognition of the country's dependence on home heating oil
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B&M is closing stores over next few weeks - full list of locations affected
The reasons for the closures are not linked to the "diminishing high street" like other retailers but are instead due to new stores opening and other external factors
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Supermarket fruit and veg rationing rules explained at Morrisons and Asda
Asda said it is "experiencing sourcing challenges" and has imposed three per person limits on certain fruit and vegetables as a result, while Morrisons has introduced a maximum cap of two per person on some items
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Lidl is latest supermarket to ration fruit & veg after Tesco and Asda - see list
Shoppers in the UK have struggled to buy a number of fresh food items over the last few weeks and supermarket shelves are set to remain bare for the foreseeable future
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Supermarket shoppers face paying £811 more as grocery inflation hits 17.1%
New research from Kantar shows grocery price inflation hit its highest level since records began in 2008 for the seven days to February 14 and is up from 16.7% the previous month
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Supermarket expert shares little-known sound trick some stores use on shoppers
A consumer psychologist has shared some of the clever tricks supermarkets use to get shoppers to stay in the stores for longer and buy more - including the use of scent and sounds
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Washing machine setting which could save you money on your energy bill
The current energy and cost of living crisis have taught us that washing machines can be very expensive to run and with energy bills set to go up again in April, it is going to get more costly
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Lloyds Pharmacy 'selling off stores across UK' - see full list of places
The industry magazine Pharmacy Network News first reported the news earlier this month after having seen emails discussing the sale with prospective buyers
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DWP benefit payment dates over Easter 2023 for Universal Credit, PIP and more
If you’re due a benefit payment on one of the two Easter bank holiday days, you may find you get paid on a different date - here is everything you need to know
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Clever food storage hack will stop your bananas turning brown for up to 16 days
Bananas are notorious for turning brown just days after we bring them home from the supermarket - but this clever storage hack could see them last for over two weeks
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Tesco launches new 'premium' £5 meal deal featuring YO! Sushi and Itsu
Tesco's new £5 Meal Deal sits alongside the supermarket’s existing £3.40 meal deal but will offer customers the option of a "premium" main, snack and drink
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DWP to give Jobcentre staff £250 in vouchers for getting people back into work
The pilot from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will also see Universal Credit claimants asked to visit a Jobcentre every weekday for a fortnight once they have been on the benefit for 13 weeks
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Cleaning guru shares 25p hack to remove grime from microwave - without scrubbing
Cleaning experts from Zoflora have shared their top tips for keeping your home fresh and clean with the Mirror, including a cheap hack to banish grease and grime from the microwave
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Klarna to start charging late fees from next month - what you need to know
From March 16, Klarna will be charging £5 to customers who miss their repayments and the move is a major shift by the buy now, pay later firm who has so far has not charged late fees in the UK
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7 ways to cut your energy bill - as prices to rise by £500 from April
The Ofgem price cap will fall by almost £1,000 from April - but energy bills will go up regardless, as the Energy Price Guarantee will rise from £2,500 to £3,000
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'I had 24-hours to make £800 to save bookshop - then a tweet changed everything'
Sapphire Bates's dream came true when she opened her very own independent bookshop in Ramsgate last summer, but her sky-rocketing gas and electricity bills have left her unable to pay the bills this month
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Martin Lewis issues warning to everyone as Ofgem price cap falls by £1,000
Martin Lewis told his followers on Twitter that he was to keep campaigning against the Government's Energy Price Guarantee rise of £500 in April after Ofgem's Price Cap announcement today