Finance

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Cost to run electric blanket compared to portable heater as temperatures plummet
With sky-high energy bills and freezing temps outside, Brits are looking for cheap alternatives to stay warm at night. The Mirror compares the running costs of a heated blanket against a portable heater
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Martin Lewis shares 'number one' thing you need to do as energy bills rise
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, appeared on ITV Good Morning Britain earlier this week where he warned viewers about a 5% price hike to energy bills
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Brits have £400bn sat in low interest bank accounts - where to put your savings
The research also indicated there are nearly 13million current accounts held in the UK with balances above £5,001, this means million of Brits could potentially be missing out on hundreds of pounds worth of cash earned through interest
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Wetherspoons to open its first ever holiday park pub as it agrees new Haven deal
The new Wetherspoon pub will open at Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park in North Yorkshire in March after an “exclusive agreement” was agreed
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Greggs confirms list of stores opening within weeks - is one coming near you
In its latest financial results published today, the popular high street bakery chain announced it was planning to open between 140 and 160 new stores over the next year -
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Martin Lewis explains which eBay sellers don't need to pay tax under new rules
At the start of this year, websites and apps which allow their users to earn money through selling or renting have to inform HMRC of the earnings their users make but many Brits were confused and thought they needed to pay more tax
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B&Q shoppers swear by £7.50 dehumidifier that banishes mould and condensation
As Brits brace for more freezing temps to hit the country - more and more households are struggling to keep condensation at bay. But, a £7.50 dehumidifier that shoppers swear by could solve all your problems
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Man finds £47,000 stuffed into walls of new home - but there's a painful catch
A lucky builder was renovating his retirement home when he discovered the huge wad of cash in Nesquik cans - but there's a catch that'll make you wince
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Major baby formula producer set to cut prices in huge boost for UK parents
Danone is set to reduce prices on the majority of its Aptamil range to UK retailers by 7% with Iceland confirming it will reduce the price of the products further
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Greggs to open another 160 UK shops this year in huge expansion plans - see list
The new locations for stores have not yet been confirmed by Greggs although it did say it would continue to look at expanding across retail parks, travel sites and roadside locations, as well as industrial estates
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DWP issues update for anyone applying for PIP - see if you can get £172 a week
The DWP says claims are now being processed within 15 weeks with the DWP's minister Mims Davies MP confirming this is down from 26 weeks in August 2021
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Renters could save up to £1,300 on housing costs if they move in this month
The analysis, conducted by Goodlord, showed that the lowest rents can be found immediately after Christmas, in January and February whilst the highest costs are typically found in late summer and early autumn
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Cadbury is making a huge change to Dairy Milk chocolate bars to mark milestone
There are seven collectible Dairy Milk designs in total, with the chocolate bars weighing 180g and coming with a recommended retail price (RRP) of £2
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Full list of energy suppliers giving out £150 to help with bills this winter
The Government's Wamr Home Discount scheme sees energy suppliers apply a one-off discount of £150 to the electricity bill of low-income or vulnerable customers between October and March
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Exactly how much money you really need in retirement for comfortable lifestyle
One of the main indexes used to judge how much money you need in retirement is the Retirement Living Standards which is calculated by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association
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1.6million workers urged to check payslips as they could be missing tax cut
On January 6, National Insurance for employees - so people who are paid their wages via PAYE - was reduced from 12% to 10%, the Government said the move would give the average worker on £34,500 a tax cut of £450 this year
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Martin Lewis issues four-week warning over 'last time' to claim money back
Martin Lewis was back on ITV this Tuesday January 9, where he alerted viewers that they have just over four weeks to apply for backdated bereavement support
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Cheapest supermarket of the year named out of Aldi, Lidl, Tesco and Asda
Which? tracked thousands of grocery prices across eight UK supermarkets throughout 2023 and found Aldi was the cheapest for 11 months of the year - see the full results below
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Martin Lewis explains how to turn £1 into free £1,000 for your first home
You need to have your LISA account open for one year before you can use it - which is why Martin suggested depositing even just £1 now, as it gets the ball rolling
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EE broadband customers brace for upcoming April price rise
Many broadband providers increase their charges each year to account for inflation, leaving customers facing higher bills
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Barclays issue warning as scam sees criminals sneak into devices to steal cash
Barclays explained that mobile malware is "harmful software" that is specifically designed by criminals to spy, control and attack personal devices such as smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches
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Widow faces £2,600 fee to get £48,000 Premium Bonds inherited from late husband
During their lifetime, the couple both invested money into the Government-backed saving scheme at the time of his death last year, there was nearly £50,000 saved into her late husband's Premium Bond savings account
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'Dangerous' de-icing mistake could see drivers slapped with £2,500 fine
Removing frost from your car windscreen before you head out on the roads is vital, and making a little-known mistake with the process could land you a £2,500 fine
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Mortgage price war ramps up as more than 30 lenders slash borrowing costs
Mortgage borrowing costs are coming down because market analysts are expecting the Bank of England to finally start cutting its base rate, which is currently at 5.25%
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Free school meals full eligibility rules explained including list of benefits
An estimated 900,000 school age children who live in poverty miss out on free school meals, according to research from the Child Poverty Action Group