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Everything we know as UK supermarkets ration start rationing fruit and veg
A combination of bad weather and transport problems in Africa and Europe has seen UK supermarket shelves left bare of tomatoes, as well as dwindling stocks of some other fresh produce
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Martin Lewis warns time is running out to boost your state pension by £5,000
The Money Saving Expert shared the warning on the latest episode of his ITV show and said that many could miss out on thousands of pounds by not checking their National Insurance Contributions (NICs)
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Common Pancake Day mistake could cost you £300 as experts issue warning
If your pancake batter hasn't turned out the way you wanted, you might consider pouring it down the drain, but experts are now warning against this common mistake
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Pret A Manger deals another blow to customers as it axes three drinks
Thousands of Pret A Manger customers have complained over the popular chain's £25-a-month subscription service as not all the brand's drinks are available
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Energy firms ordered to give customers money back over prepayment meter fittings
It comes after British Gas came under fire following an investigation from The Times that claimed the energy giant used debt collectors to break into the homes of vulnerable customers
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Thousands of energy customers accidently charged less than 1% of their gas bill
Octopus customers received an email from the supplier last week saying they had only been charged just 0.1% of the amount of gas they have used over the last past few months
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Student waitress bursts into tears after mystery diner tips more than £5,600
A student waitress burst into tears and couldn't believe her eyes when a young diner left her more than £5,600 in tips. She's now thinking of going on a big holiday
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Full list of supermarkets that are closing and opening stores from Asda to Tesco
Mirror Money has compiled together a roundup of UK supermarket plans for new store openings and closures over the next year and beyond
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Savvy mum shares hack to cut clothes drying time - and it's completely free
A savvy mum has shared her genius trick for getting clothes to dry faster without putting any extra pennies on your energy bill - and all you need is a clean towel
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M&S launches new £10 Sunday roast deal - but shoppers have same complaint
Marks & Spencer has launched a new Dine In deal where foodies can pick up all they need for a roast dinner, that's a main and three sides, for just £10 – but diners have pointed out a problem
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Pack of cigarettes 'to be hiked by £1.15 next month' in biggest price rise ever
It is expected that the price of smoking products will go up by 12.7% in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI), plus an extra 2% which is applied to tobacco products, which could increase the price by between £1.15 to £2
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Asda and Morrisons ration fruit and veg as shoppers complain of empty shelves
Some supermarkets have started rationing fruit and vegetables as shelves continue to remain bare across the UK with the weather and rising wholesale prices responsible for the action
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DWP scheme offering free vouchers and cash to struggling families extended again
An extra £842million is being allocated through the Household Support Fund, which is being extended for the fourth time and will be available from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024
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Thousands of Brits will be allowed to work 4 days a week - see list of employers
Nearly 3,000 employees took part in the 4 Day Week Global trials, getting a three day weekend without seeing a cut to their salaries, with bosses seeing reduced sick days and better staff welfare
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Drivers warned running out of fuel could result in £100 fine and points
Rule 97 of The Highway Code states: "Before setting off. You must ensure – that you have sufficient fuel for your journey, especially if it includes motorway driving."
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DVLA warns drivers who passed test before 2014 could be at risk of £1,000 fine
In a tweet last week, the DVLA warned drivers that if they drive with an expired licence then they are breaking the law and could face serious repercussions which includes fines from £1,000 to £5,000
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Gen Z set to be more qualified than Boomers but still struggle to land a job
The workforce is set to become more qualified than ever as Gen Z enter with the majority earning higher education qualifications - compared to less than a fifth of Boomers
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Tesco issues huge Clubcard update that could change how you shop in stores
The supermarket is closing its Pay+ app on February 27, while its separate Clubcard app will also shut later this year, although no date has been set yet - but shoppers are being encouraged to download another app instead
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Rare coins worth thousands of pounds - check your spare change now
Certain rare coins are highly sought after by collectors, and could be worth hundreds or even thousands of pounds so it may be worth while keeping an eye on your spare change
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Tesco to give workers pay rise from April - see how much rates are going up by
According to Usdaw around 220,000 Tesco across the UK will benefit from this increase which will see their hourly pay rise from £10.30 to £11.02 from this April
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Tax rebate firm banned by HMRC as 11,000 people to receive refunds
Tax Credit Ltd has been stopped from operating as a repayment agent following an investigation by HMRC - here is everything you need to know if you were a customer
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Mum-of-13 starts her 18-hour day at 5.30am and spends £15 daily on crisps alone
Mum-of-13 Alexis Brett vacuums their five-bedroom house four times a day, does three loads of washing and drying and spends a fortune on food – including £15 daily on crisps alone
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Supermarket explains reason behind shortage of products as shoppers left baffled
Whether you're a fan of vine, cherry, plum, piccolo or salad, you might have noticed there's been a severe lack of tomatoes on supermarket shelves so far in 2023
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Tesco 'eyeing up sale of its bank business' affecting 5million customers
Tesco is reportedly undergoing a review of its banking service Tesco Bank, which could potentially lead to a sale of the banking arm worth around £1billion
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Tesco Mobile to hike bills by 14.4% as it ditches its 'fixed price' promise
Customers whose Tesco Mobile deal expired before February 1, 2023 will see their bills go up by 14.4% from April - and the network has also confirmed it is axing its fixed-price promise