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British Gas to give thousands of customers free £250 credit to help pay bills
British Gas says it will identify those who are eligible for the free help - meaning you shouldn’t need to apply - as it launches a new £10million support package
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Martin Lewis warns Brits of 8% energy bill cost hike if direct debit cancelled
The Money Saving expert issued advice to any bill payers considering cancelling their regular payments to energy companies as it may harm their credit score and end up costing more
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Full list of price rises from food to eating out as inflation falls to 10.5%
Although it has reduced, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate of inflation still remains at one of the highest levels in 40 years as the cost of living crisis continues
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Inflation dips to 10.5% but remains near 40-year high - what it means for you
Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 10.5% in the 12 months to December - this is down from 10.7% in November and 11.1% in October when it hit a 41-year high
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Supermarket basics soar by 30% as shoppers feel the squeeze - full list of rises
The huge increase was highlighted in the Which? inflation tracker, which shows how prices have changed at Aldi, Asda, Lidl, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose
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Martin Lewis explains 'snowball' trick to clear debt and pay off what you owe
Martin Lewis returned to TV screens again and tonight's episode tackles the subject of debt and the Money Saving Expert shared how you could clear all your debt by following the technique of 'snowballing'
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Job interview mistake easily made as soon as you leave home that could see fail
A few business owners give their top tips for nailing a job interview - from start to finish - including how to be memorable and why prepping small talk counts
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Paperchase set to appoint administrators as it continues search for new buyer
It is unclear how many stores and jobs might be put at risk with the possible administration process
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Barclays to shut 15 more banks this year - see full list of affected branches
The latest closures comes on top of 11 sites already earmarked by Barclays in 2023 - taking the total number of banks set to close their doors for good this year to 26
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Mum funds own mat leave with surveys as statutory pay 'wouldn't cover bills'
Phe Edwards, 27, slashed her bills with a dehumidifier and earnt extra cash to help dodge falling into £3,500 of debt during her maternity leave
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Millions on benefits miss out on £720 in backdated payments after court ruling
Four benefit claimants took the DWP to the High Court in November 2021 arguing that it was "unfair" to exclude legacy benefit claimants from the £20 Universal Credit uplift during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Sky is hiking prices by 9% for 1.3million customers - how to cut costs
Roughly 1.3million Sky Mobile customers who are out of contract will see their bill go up from February 14 as a result of the increase - Sky says is writing to anyone who will be affected.
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Primark launches new deal that will save you money - but only for next two weeks
Primark has slashed the minimum price you need to spend on its click and collect service but the offer is only available for the next two weeks so you will need to be quick to take advantage of the offer
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Wilko is making a major change to stores - it's bad news for parents buying toys
Wilko announced the news in a letter to its suppliers saying that the 130 year old family-owned company wanted to shift its focus back to its "heritage" as being a home and garden retailer
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Aldi has updated its website – and the supermarket says shoppers will save money
The popular discount supermarket Aldi has launched a brand new feature on its website called Amazing Savings that aims to help customers save money while they're shopping
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Everything you can do to survive until payday and beat Blue Monday
Blue Monday falls on January 16 - but whether you think it is made up or not, there are still plenty of ways to boost your finances in January, at a time where payday might still feel far off
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Supermarket expert shares little-known shelf 'trap' that makes you spend more
A consumer psychologist has shared her thoughts on some of the little-known tricks used in supermarkets that make you want to shop for longer and buy more - including product placement and music choices
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DWP issues new scam warning for those receiving £301 cost of living payments
Ahead of the second round of Cost of Living payments, the DWP has started to share warnings about scammers looking to take advantage of the help that is being given out
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Shoppers spot 99p perfume dupes in Home Bargains - including Black Opium
When you find an amazing designer dupe it's such a good feeling as you get the lovely fragrance without the hefty price tag - and these could save you £107
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Supermarkets raised prices of almost 10,000 products right after Christmas
Apparently, price rises by supermarkets just after Christmas are not "uncommon" but the number of increases seen this year is almost double than what is expected
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'I'm a stay-at-home wife - my husband has to pay me for 15 years if we divorce'
A woman has admitted that she's made her husband sign a contract to pay her for 15 years in the case of divorce - while it may seem controversial, people have said it's 'genius'
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McDonald's fans say 2023 is 'ruined' as Wrap of the Day axed for some customers
The wrap of the day deal that reduces a number of wraps to £1.99 on certain days has been pulled, much to the heartbreak of customers who loved the popular offer
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Heating engineers' urgent boiler warning as cold snap hits - and easy £1 fix
With cold weather and snowy conditions taking hold of the UK this week, heating engineers have warned that plummeting temperatures could cause havoc to your boiler
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Woman gets £3,800 refund after following Martin Lewis energy check advice
One Martin Lewis fan shared how she managed to get a refund worth £3,800 by following his advice and challenging her energy provider on the price of her direct debits