Finance

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Homeowners made average £100,000 profit when selling up last year
Estate agent Hamptons looked at householders selling in 2023 who had bought their homes in the past 20 years
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Electric cars could cut oil imports as much as new drilling licences would
The UK is set to have 6.3 million electric cars on the road by 2030
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Nearly a third of people would rush into booking a holiday without making checks
One in seven people search social media websites for breaks, the research for Nationwide Building Society found
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You've been storing carrots wrong - 'proper' method keeps them fresh for weeks
Food waste is a growing issue in the UK, and can cost a four-person household around £1,000 each year. If you're tired of throwing away spoiled carrots you only bought a few days ago, you might be storing them wrong
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Aldi shoppers may be 'refused' service if they don't comply with bag search rule
If customers do not comply with the bag search policy at Aldi, staff have been told to refuse the sale, according to one Aldi worker
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Primark owner set for 'solid' Christmas trading update
The company is expected to announce another quarter of growth at Primark over the key Christmas period
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465,000 households pushed into 'fuel poverty' due to energy price cap hike
The UK now has 4.29 million households experiencing fuel poverty, up from 3.83 million, the research found
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Virgin Wines toasts sales boost despite 'subdued' consumer backdrop
The direct-to-consumer wine retailer reported that total revenues increased by 2% to £34.3 million over the six months to December 29, compared with the same period last year
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Tesco delivery glitch leaves thousands without shopping in delivery 'shambles'
Some Tesco customers claimed they weren’t told their order was cancelled until hours after it was due to arrive, with the supermarket blaming a technical glitch
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Owner of steel giant Tata raked in £3bn profit last year - as 2,800 UK jobs axed
While paying out £1.4billion in dividends, steel giant Tata took £500m from UK taxpayers to build a new arc furnace that won't make up for the 2800 jobs it culled last week
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'Effective' £1.80 kitchen staple can 'draw' condensation from large rooms
Tackle condensation head on with some top tip from the experts - including one method that costs just £1.80. The household ingredient will draw in damp from larger rooms in your house
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DWP issues update on free TV licences for more than one million Brits
Pension Credit is also known as a gateway benefit for other financial help and one of the extra perks claimants can get is a free TV Licence if they are over the age of 75 years
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Insurance company has unfairly rejected my claim - how you can fight back
Consumer champion Martyn James writes a weekly column for The Mirror website and this week he runs through everything you need to know about when insurance claims go wrong
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5 reasons you may need to file self-assessment tax return as £100 deadline looms
There are a few "lesser known" reasons which will need you to file a tax return this year - here we explain what these are and what you need to do before the upcoming deadline
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Woolworths may return to UK high streets, says boss who revived brand in Europe
The German boss of Woolworths in Europe says a return to the UK for the iconic supermarket brand could be on the cards, bringing much-loved pick and mix sweets back to high streets
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'I won seven figures on the lottery but crafted a huge lie to keep it secret'
A woman was elated to win the lottery which changed both her and her mum's life, but when her best friend started asking questions about her spending habits, she got tangled in a 'web of lies'
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Mums transforms cluttered kitchen into bright space - and it cost her just £35
Kayleigh Ann Rose Withington, from Manchester, revamped her entire house after moving, including her cluttered kitchen - with dark worktops and a beige splashback - which was the first to go
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'Rubbish' items that can earn you cash - from old slippers to perfume bottles
Items we normally consider to be rubbish and toss in the bin could actually be making you some dosh, says a savvy mum who shares five random things being sold online
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Worst month of 2024 for Brits trying to save some cash, money expert reveals
New analysis shows that Google search volumes around money concerns peak in summer rather than January, traditionally the time of year we associate with belt-tightening
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Tips for asking your boss for a pay rise - plus way to know if you're underpaid
Paul O’Rourke, Operations Director at payroll firm New Millennia has shared five top tips to help you negotiate a higher salary if you're planning on asking your boss for a pay rise
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Martin Lewis fan shares how he saved £780 on bill by following advice
The most recent episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show was his annual "Bill Buster" special which went over how you could save money on bills such as council tax, water, mobile and broadband
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Worst examples of 'shrinkflation' including Cadbury, Bisto and PG Tips
An investigation by the consumer group Which? has found that a large number of popular brands have been hit by this sneaky - but not illegal - form of inflation
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Caramac fans spot extra large Cadbury bars which are twist on iconic Nestle bar
Eager shoppers have been quick to spot a 'twist' on the much loved Nestlé Caramac chocolate bar which was axed last year - and it's sold in an 'extra large' size
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Thousands of households have weeks left to claim £500 and supermarket vouchers
The Household Support Fund is funded by the Government to help households with the cost of living, with the help issued through local councils - here's how it works
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UK energy workers call off strike after accepting 'whopping' pay offer
More than 3,000 workers at oil refineries and the Sellafield nuclear facility had voted in favour of industrial action