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'I get brand new IKEA furniture thanks to a savvy hack - anyone can do it'
A money-savvy content creator on video sharing platform TikTok has shared a great hack which will let you recycle your old IKEA furniture and get new items for free
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Supermarket to give kids a free warm breakfast every day this February half-term
Children will be able to get a free bowl of Quaker porridge from 8am to 12pm every day in 205 Asda supermarket cafes across February half term on top of the existing £1 kids main meal deal
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Millions don't need to pay this 'priority' bill for the next two months
Most local authorities offer alternative payment methods for Council Tax to help spread the cost, and you can choose which one suits you the best
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'Dumpster diver' finds £100,000 worth of designer gear in a single dustbin
A 'dumpster diver' known only as Martyn has made it his mission to expose how much goes to landfill, and recently he found over £100,000 worth of items in a single session
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Martin Lewis warns millions could have savings over £1000 but don't know it
Martin Lewis told viewers that if they were born between September 1 2002 and January 2 2011, or have a child who was, they could have cash saved into a Child Trust Fund (CTF)
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Woman loses £14,500 after falling for man on Facebook group in romance con
Mary and her online partner sent each other messages daily and occasionally spoke over the phone, he also sent pictures of himself in different places and with his daughter, so Mary believed he was who he said he was
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Household appliance mistake could be adding up to £340 to your energy bills
When your electrical appliances age, they lose their efficiency and to function properly they start consuming a lot more energy which then in turn runs up the cost of your energy bill
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Single mum-of-4 on benefits slashes food bill to £121 by easy budgeting method
A single mum-of-four has shared her three best tips to slashing her food bill. Kimberley Shannon has managed to get her monthly food bill down to £121 using the easy budgeting method
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O2 issues warning over phone call and text that could drain your bank account
The fraudsters try to lure you in by claiming you’re eligible for 30% or more off your bill before sending a text with a one-time passcode and asking you to read it back to them - but don't do this
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Think twice before ordering drinks on tab - it could put your money at risk
Consumer rights expert Martyn James runs through the simple money mistakes that we're probably all guilty of having made at least once or twice in our lives... and how to avoid them
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Mum forced to turn off heating and stuff son's clothes with hot water bottles
Abigail Tunstall has been hit by the 'trifecta' or rising food prices, mortgage rates and utility bills that has forced the disabled single mum to turn her heating off to be able to afford her house
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Shoppers make the switch to 'high-end' supermarket claiming they're saving big
Food inflation hit a record high last month, but as supermarket prices continue to soar some shoppers claim that switching to a 'high-end' supermarket has actually saved them money
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Co-op meat worth £3.75 packaged with security tags as cost of living bites
A Co-op store in Nottinghamshire has started putting packages of meat worth between £3.75 to £8.50 in tightly secured plastic boxes in an effort to prevent shoplifting
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Mini air fryer croissants that are ready for breakfast in just eight minutes
If you're looking for an easy, quick and delicious breakfast recipe, you've come to the right place. Here's how to make adorable mini croissants in just eight minutes
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All the shops, pubs and banks closing this year from Paperchase to Wetherspoon
We reveal the full list of high street shops, retailers and pubs closing in 2023, as the high street takes a massive hit and thousands of jobs lie at risk through these changes
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Martin Lewis urges people to claim 'huge' state pension top-up - see if you can
On a recent episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show, Martin Lewis explained what Specified Adult Childcare Credits were and how you could benefit from them
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Mum nabs incredible bargain clothing haul from Sainsbury's - including £4 bags
The bargain hunter said she left the supermarket feeling chuffed after she bagged herself a number of great deals, including £4 handbags and two pairs of boots for less than £10 each
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Poundstretcher announces plan to open 50 new stores and workers get 10% pay rise
Poundstretcher has opened around 30 sites across the UK in the last year and currently has over 350 shops nationwide with over 6,000 employees
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Condensation expert shares free test to check window seals - and when to replace
Condensation in your home is never a welcome sight but there's an easy test you can complete to check if the air-tight seal on your glass windows could be causing the problem
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Brits swimming in debt could save thousands in 'unfair' fees thanks to new rules
Consumers who enter a debt solution which is not right for them can face dire consequences and could force them to stay in debt for much longer
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Cleaning expert shares bathroom mould magnet that people always forget to clean
A cleaning expert has claimed there's one mould hotspot in our bathrooms that we all forget to clean - and it's one of the most 'unsanitary' parts of our homes
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Thousands missing out on £34 a month free help for food costs - how to claim
The free cash comes through the NHS Healthy Start scheme which can give you a prepaid card offering between £4.25 and £8.50 a week to spend on your food shop
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Expert warns people of popular dishwasher habit that could be costing them money
An expert has warned people that they could be undergoing popular habits in their home - especially with their dishwasher - which could be rather costly without them even realising
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900,000 households will get £400 energy bill help this month - see who'll get it
The UK Government announced that the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding application portal is expected to be up and running by Monday, February 27, 2023
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Martin Lewis asked by dad earning £30,000 if being on benefits 'would be better'
The dad of two told the Money Saving Expert that he and his partner have eight-month-old twins and are currently facing a staggering £3,000 a month bill for childcare