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Council tax discounts, exemptions and more ways to save money
As council tax bills go up in April we look at council tax discounts, exemptions and other ways to cut the cost of your bill
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Rent increases: cost of living crisis is pushing rent to ‘unaffordable’ levels - what can renters do?
Rents are rocketing, and tenants are competing for a shrinking number of rental properties. We explain how to deal with rent hikes and outline your rights
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Supermarket meal deals - which one is best value for money?
Tesco v Sainsbury’s v Asda v Morrisons... where can you bag the best meal deal? Plus, which one throws in a Krispy Kreme?
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Sainsbury’s Nectar card to offer shoppers discounts on 300 branded items
Sainsbury’s is changing its loyalty card scheme to compete with Tesco’s money-off deals. We explain which products will be cheaper when you next shop
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How to get cheap cinema tickets
12 money-saving hacks for cheap cinema tickets
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Top WhatsApp scams to avoid in 2023
It’s getting tougher to tell what’s genuine and what’s a scam as fraudsters up their game. Here are the top WhatsApp scams you need to know about.
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TV Licence fee could see biggest rise in 20 years from 2024 – what are your options?
It’s time to ask whether you really need a TV Licence, as prices will rise in 2024 - we go through your options
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Get ‘paid’ for walking with these free apps
This is not a drill, you can get ‘paid’ for walking with these free apps. But how do they work, how do they ‘pay’ you and are they worth it?
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10 ways to boost your pension savings and get a comfortable retirement
Here are our top tips to help you grow your pension pot now - so you can enjoy a comfortable retirement later
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New tax year: six big tax changes from April
The start of the 2023-24 tax year has seen a range of tax changes kick in. Will you be hit with higher taxes?
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Best supermarket loyalty cards for saving money on your shopping
We reveal the best supermarket loyalty cards for discounts, deals and points on your weekly shop.
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Maternity Allowance boost for 40,000 mums - are you eligible for the extra £600?
Maternity Allowance has increased from £156.66 a week to £172.48 - an extra £15.82 a week, or £617 in total. We explain who is eligible
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Can you make more than £7,000 renting out your driveway?
Depending on where you live, you could make renting out your driveway another stream of income. We tell you where and how it can work, and give some tips.
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Tesco to slash triple Clubcard voucher exchange perk
Saving up and swapping your Tesco Clubcard vouchers to save money on treats like days out has always been a big part of the supermarket’s popular loyalty scheme.
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Fuel loyalty cards: how to save money when filling up your car
Signing up for the right loyalty card can help you save money when purchasing petrol or diesel
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Where kids can eat for free or £1 during Easter holidays
This Easter holiday you can feed your children for less or for free when eating out - we have a full list of restaurants
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Manchester tourist tax: why you will now pay £1 to stay the night
Manchester is the first UK city to introduce a tourist tax if you stay overnight – we look at who pays it and where the money goes
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Passport delays: Why you must check your passport before booking your holiday and your rights if you can’t travel
Over one thousand passport office workers are set to strike for five weeks from April which could mean passport delays ahead of the summer holidays. We look at what this means for you
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Marriage Allowance: how to claim up to £1,242
The Marriage Allowance is worth up to £252 a year - here's what you need to know to claim it and make the most of it before the the tax year ends.
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The items you should never store in a freezer
Rising food costs mean it’s all the more important to ensure you don’t waste any of it - which can happen if you incorrectly keep it in a freezer. We reveal the items you should never store in a freezer
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Your end-of-tax-year checklist
We’ve put together a handy list so you can make the most of tax breaks and allowances before the tax year ends on 5 April, potentially saving hundreds of pounds.
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Seven ‘awful April’ price hikes – including energy bills
A whole heap of price hikes are coming in this April – we run through the main ones along with ways to beat them and save money
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Car tax to rise by 10.1% in April: what the increase means for you
Vehicle excise duty will be increasing from 1 April, meaning higher costs for many motorists. We reveal clever ways to save money on your car tax.
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Inflation rises to 10.4% as food prices surge: what does it mean for you?
As prices rise again, household finances are coming under a lot more pressure. We look at what’s increased and why, and how you can beat inflation
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Selling VHS tapes: could your old videotape be worth over $25k?
Some VHS tapes can fetch a small fortune. If you’ve still got boxes of old 80s and 90s cassette tapes, it could be time to dust them off to try and make some cash. We explain what to check for and how to sell them
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Revealed: Airline exchange rate rip-off hikes flight costs by up to 11%
Some airlines add a hefty markup when flights are paid for in sterling rather than a different currency. We reveal which airlines use a poor exchange rate - and how to avoid getting stung
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Paying at the pump: why is my payment card pre-authorised for up to £120 when I fill up?
If you choose to ‘pay at the pump’ when filling up with fuel, your payment card could be pre-authorised for up to £120. We explain why this happens and what it means for motorists
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Alcohol duty freeze – what does it mean for the price of a pint?
Jeremy Hunt postpones the expected alcohol duty rise and cuts the price of draught beer – we have all the details
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Free childcare for working parents – how much could it save you?
We reveal how the government’s extended childcare support framework can help save working parents up to £6,500 a year
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