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Woman shares 'snowball' method she used to pay £53,000 of debt in two years
Jillian, who is based in the US, took to social media to share the "snowball" tip which she used to clear over £53,000 worth of debts but she warned that the method only works if you are "intentional with your money and your time"
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Rolex seller Watches of Switzerland sees sales slump as 'tourist tax' bites
Watches of Switzerland has flagged that a 'tourist tax' means it made minimal returns from overseas shoppers
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AstraZeneca sees profits surge on drug sales and forecasts further growth
The pharmaceutical firm reported pre-tax profits of £5.5 billion for 2023, up from £1.8 billion the previous year
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Firms putting job hires on hold as vacancies fall for fourth time in five months
Recruitment agencies reported a fall in placing candidates into permanent jobs, leading to an increase in staff availability
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Housing market outlook 'turns brighter' as buyer demand and sales increase
The housing market outlook has is showing signs of improvement, according to surveyors, with overall increases in buyer demand, newly agreed sales and new instructions to sell in January
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New parents to benefit from major rule changes to paid leave next month
The Government announced the changes to Statutory Paternity Leave in July last year and the new rules set to benefit new parents from April 6 this year
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Lidl shoppers can get money off shops and 'uncapped' savings through new scheme
Lidl is launching a bottle return scheme trial in Glasgow until August 11, where customers will be able to get a 5p voucher in exchange for depositing empty plastic bottles and aluminium cans
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'I tried McDonald's spiciest ever burger and was saved by the new McFlurry'
The McSpicy x Frank's is McDonald's spiciest burger yet, and it certainly lives up to its name. Luckily they've also dropped some incredible new pink desserts, and you'll need them
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Parents have hours left to claim backdated payments worth up to £9,800
Bereavement Support Payments and Widowed Parent's Allowance used to only available to married couples and those in civil partnerships - but now unmarried couples can make a claim
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British American Tobacco shares increase despite swing to loss of £17.1bn
The cigarette and vape group slumped to a pre-tax loss of £17.1 billion in 2023 against profits of £9.3 billion the previous year
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Unilever profits rise to £8.45bn, but boss says performance 'needs to improve'
Profit rise driven by a 6.8% rise in prices over the period while the volume of items sold increased by just 0.2%
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Common pancake batter mistake could cost Brits hundreds this Shrove Tuesday
Make sure you avoid a common pancake batter mistake this Shrove Tuesday unless you want to give up your savings for lent. A plumbing expert has warned the joyous occasion could quickly end in chaos
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Savvy woman shares how to get two McDonald's meals for just 80p
A woman has revealed how she managed to get two McDonald's meals for just 80p as she shared her food haul with fellow bargains - and shows how others can do it too
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Martin Lewis issues cost of living warning to Brits due £299 payment this month
Martin explained to viewers that the cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was made automatically and if you are eligible you would not need to apply for it
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Primark is opening five new stores as part of huge expansion - see full list
The first new store will open in Bury St Edmunds on March 6, followed by Teesside Park and Glasgow Fort later this year, then new sites in Epsom, Surrey, and Newbury, Berkshire, from 2025
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Sainsbury's boss refuses to rule out job losses as chain cuts costs by £1bn
The UK's second biggest supermarket unveiled a strategy update that will see it boost food space across all its near-600 supermarkets, but the change could result in job cuts
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Asda workers to stage 48-hour strike over claims of 'toxic' working environment
Members of the GMB at the site in Gosport, Hampshire, will walk out on Friday until midnight on Saturday
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Woman's cold hands hack means you don't have to freeze at home - and it's free
A woman has shared her 'genius' hack to banish cold hands at home without spending a penny this winter - and people can't believe they didn't think of it sooner
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Get rid of condensation inside car windows with amazing £8 dehumidifier bag
Sick of having to mop your car windscreen dry every morning this winter? Shoppers are raving about a dehumidifier bag that 'works wonders' - and it costs less than a tenner
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Simple habit can stop car windscreen freezing on the inside during cold weather
If you've ever woken up to find ice on the inside of your windscreen - you'll know how time-consuming it can be to fix. However, a simple habit can prevent the issue from occurring during even the chilliest temperatures
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Aldi fans say 'magic' Biscoff-flavoured beer has 'no right being so good'
A Biscoff-flavoured beer has caused quite a stir on social media, with many people showering praise on the tasty treat, but some a little more critical of the taste
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Take our survey on the finance changes you're making this year
The Money Saving Club team wants to hear your thoughts on the biggest buys or important changes you'll be making this year from mortgages to travel insurance
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Facebook and Instagram owner accused of not taking online fraud 'seriously'
The parent company of Facebook and Instagram came under scrutiny from the Home Affairs Select Committee
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Barratt's £2.5bn Redrow merger to cost 800 jobs as offices face closure
Barratt Developments has agreed to buy rival housebuilder Redrow in a £2.5 billion deal, which could lead to the loss of 10% of the combined workforce
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Greenpeace protesters scale Unilever headquarters in plastic pollution protest
The campaign group hung a 13 metre-wide banner across an entrance to the building near Blackfriars Bridge on Wednesday morning