Finance

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Thousands to receive free cash payment worth £100 to help with cost of living
Households set to receive the cash will be those claiming Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction or Universal Credit Housing Allowance - around 16,500 households are reported to be eligible for the payment
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Tritax Big Box to buy rival UKCM for £924m creating £4bn warehouse giant
The combination of the two firms is set to make a real estate giant worth almost £4 billion
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Biggest fall in average two-year fixed mortgage on the market since 2022
The average two-year fixed mortgage rate on the market recorded its biggest month-on-month fall since December 2022 in February, according to a financial information website
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'I tried Aldi's Valentine's meal deal - it's better than a fancy restaurant'
Mirror reporter Lucy Marshall tried some of the options from Aldi's Valentine's Day meal deal selection and was stunned by the variety and flavoursome dishes she was able to get on the cheap
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Grieving Breakaway fans fume as Nestle announces new 'alternative' flavour
Fans of the Breakaway chocolate bars are devastated as they mourn the loss of the iconic treat - and it seems they haven't been consoled by the release of a brand new one
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Cocoa price soars to new record, sparking fears of more expensive chocolate
The price of cocoa has jumped by more than 40% in just the last month, hitting £4,909 per metric tonne on Friday, up from £3,443 last month
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DWP issues major Universal Credit warning to those ignoring 'genuine' calls
In an update to its Universal Credit guidance, the DWP noted that due to its phone systems, calls from them can display as an unknown number. because of this claimants could potentially be missing calls from the DWP
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DWP and HMRC full list of benefits being replaced by Universal Credit
The benefits which are set to be scrapped and replaced by Universal Credit are known as "Legacy Benefits" and include the likes of Tax Credits, Income Support, and Housing Benefit
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Amazon Fire Stick users warned common mistake could land you £1,000 fine
Even if you're using a legit Amazon Fire Stick or similar appliance (rather than a jail-broken device) you could still end up with a hefty fine depending on what type of content you're watching
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SmarterNaturally seeks £3m investment to ramp up production of its 'super soup'
SmarterNaturally is looking to raise the cash from investors to help bring on board new farmers to grow its patented GRextra variety and ramp up production
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Bosses predict how much your pay could increase by this year
Employers believe pay will increase by 4% in 2024 in private firms, 1% lower than previous years, research suggests - so how much could your wages go up by?
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NatWest investors await full-year results as bank looks to shrug off debanking
The group, which also owns Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank and Coutts, will unveil its fourth quarter earnings and full-year financial results on Friday
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SIM backed by Martin Lewis' MSE team launches for £4.50 a month
There's a hidden part of the deal that lets users claim the saving amount in cashback
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Man unearths Tesco receipt from 1994 and people are gobsmacked by price changes
A man has been left baffled after finding a receipt from Tesco from 'before his time' hidden in a library book, and many were shocked at how much food prices have changed since 1994
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BBC TV Licence warning as scam email making the rounds could see you lose money
The email says you need to renew your licence and invites you to do so online by clicking a link in the email - however, this link will take you to a fake website
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Warning issued to millions of UK households with less than £1,000 in savings
The Resolution Foundation has proposed a new “sidecar savings” scheme should be set up alongside workplace pensions after it revealed Britain has a £74billion savings shortfall
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Expert issues warning as driving in Uggs could land you with £5,000 fine
Drivers should think twice before slipping on their Ugg boots and getting behind the wheel, with experts revealing that they could be hit with a hefty police fine
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Upper Crust owner SSP Group to buy Australian airport bar and restaurant firm
SSP which runs food outlets at transport sites including airports and railway stations has agreed to take over privately-owned Airport Retail Enterprises for an undisclosed sum
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Bellway sees 'encouraging' signs of buyers returning after interest rates cut
The housebuilder said it has seen a pick-up in reservations since the start of the year
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Barclays to stop financing new oil and gas projects in climate strategy update
The bank has pledged to focus capital on supporting energy companies to decarbonise
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DWP cost of living payment worth £299 may not land in your bank this week
The cost of living payment started to be issued on February 6 - but the money may not arrive in your bank account until February 22, or even later in some cases
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Water companies face hefty fines if they fail to improve customer service
The water regulator for England and Wales has been given new powers to fine suppliers up to a 10th of their turnover for poor customer service
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Heathrow Airport passenger numbers in January are almost at pre-pandemic levels
The airport said 6 million passengers passed through its doors last month
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Coin expert explains tell-tale signs you have a valuable coin in your purse
You might have a valuable coin tucked away in your purse if you notice any of these crucial five tell-tale signs on your spare change, a coin expert has revealed
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Banish limescale from taps with 16p fruit that helps grime wipe straight off
Limescale can look unsightly when it builds up on your taps and can even restrict your water flow, but one 55p fruit could help you get rid of the substance in no time