Finance

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Boots UK store closures – list of confirmed branches that are shutting in 2024
Boots confirmed plans to reduce its number of shops from around 2,200 to just 1,900 in an announcement made in June this year - and we've listed which branches are sadly shutting for good
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Walkers axes another popular item leaving fans livid - but there's silver lining
Walkers - famous for its crisps - has axed a number of popular snacks in recent months and now the company has confirmed it is stopping production on another hit product. Fans have shared their anger online
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Curry sold in Tesco and Sainsbury's recalled because it may cause health issues
Certain packs of Charlie Bigham’s Thai Green Chicken Curry & Fragrant Rice may contain mustard not listed on the label - this means it poses a health risk to anyone with a mustard allergy
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'I braved B&M for Christmas presents and found stocking fillers for £5 or less'
Still looking for some last-minute Christmas gifts? Reporter Rachel Williams headed to B&M to see what she could pick up for £5 or less - and the results will surprise you
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Aldi item costing £3.95 is named top product of the year - beating £449 laptop
The budget Almat detergent ranked higher than a £449 laptop and 50p Asda baked beans and was praised for “being better at doing the job it's made for than more expensive rivals”
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B&M shopper bursts into tears when looking into her shopping trolley at checkout
This year has been immensely tough for countless Brits who have had their money not going as far as it once did - and in light of that, Christmas can be an extremely expensive time
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Sainsbury's shopper who got nine legs of lamb worth £252 for £36 divides opinion
The Sainsbury's shopper came under fire from fellow shoppers after buying nine legs of lamb worth £252 for only £36 after taking advantage of the supermarket's multibuy offer
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Exact date you need to do energy meter reading before Ofgem price cap rises
The Ofgem price cap is rising from £1,834 a year to £1,928 on January 1, for a typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit - so this means you should take a meter reading before this date
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New broadband rules could save you money - but here is what to watch out for
Ofcom has announced proposals that will clamp down on 'confusing' mid-contract price rises for broadband, mobile and TV deals - consumer rights champion Martyn James explains what you need to know
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Council tax discounts - households could half their bill or cut it by up to 100%
There are a range of reasons you might be able to claim a discount on your council tax bill and depending on your situation you could be eligible for discounts of between 25% and even 100% in some instances
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Mrs Hinch fans share 5p air fryer cleaning trick that melts away filthy grease
Fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have shared air fryer cleaning hack. The 5p trick is supposed to leave your appliance as good as new, while melting away grease and food stains with little to no scrubbing
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Simple 69p oven tray cleaning hack helps built-up grease 'slide right off'
If you are struggling to remove built-up grease on your oven trays, this incredibly simple hack will get rid of it for good, and the best part is it only costs 69p
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Thousands of struggling households can claim free cost of living cash worth £250
Enfield Council was given £ 5.6million from the Government and has decided to provide struggling households with cash payments of up to £250 - however in "exceptional circumstances" you could receive more
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DWP benefit payments over Christmas and New Year as thousands to be paid early
Christmas Day (December 25) and Boxing Day (December 26) are both bank holidays, which means you'll be paid the previous working day if you're due a benefit payment
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The cost of cooking Christmas dinner including oven, air fryer and hob
To help households see how much it costs to cook their Christmas dinner this year, Uswitch has worked out the average costs of using your oven, hob, air fryer and slow cooker
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Hundreds of households to receive free £170 cost of living cash before Christma
The support is coming from the Government Household Support Fund, which is a pot of cash to help local residents with the increased cost of living
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Exact date thousands of people must act by to get £299 cost of living payment
Pension Credit can be backdated by three months and the deadline to do this, and be entitled to the £299 cost of living payment, is by March 5, 2024
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'I'm a cleaning expert - I busted grim mould from shower forever with £5 method'
A cleaning expert has shared her easy life hack for removing mould from your shower and making sure it never grows back - and the product you need only costs £5
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Full list of 56 medical conditions that could get you £100 each week from DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions pays out £100 a week to those who meet certain criteria
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'I went Aldi Christmas shopping with £10 and found 4 perfect Secret Santa gifts'
Mirror reporter Lucy Marshall had never thought to buy a Secret Santa gift from Aldi before, but managed to make a four-gift package thanks to their bargain deals
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Martin Lewis fan gets £9,000 by following MSE advice ahead of deadline
This week's MSE newsletter highlighted the upcoming deadline regarding Bereaved Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance - this payment is given to people who have lost their partner
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Ofgem to raise energy price cap as households face £3billion unpaid bills
Ofgem has proposed a one-off rise of £16 between April 2024 and March 2025, the equivalent to around £1.33 a month, so energy firms can recover nearly £3billion in debts
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Urgent warning to Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco shoppers over 'unsafe' baked beans
Princes Group has recalled various baked beans products from Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco as Food Standards Agency says they are dangerous to eat - and should be returned
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DWP explains which bank accounts it will 'prioritise' for fraud checks
The Department for Work and Pensions could have access to bank accounts of state pensioners under a new rule change, as the government cracks down on fraud
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Interest rates held at 5.25% again by Bank of England - but warns cuts unlikely
The Bank of England base rate, which influences the interest rates offered by banks and lenders, has remained at 5.25%