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How to get the best TV and music streaming deals
The best streaming services deals on TV and music can save you a lot of money. We tell you how to find the streaming services offers and how to bag them
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Warning: illegal and dangerous electric heaters for sale on Amazon and eBay
Illegal heaters that could cause fires or electric shocks have been discovered for sale online. We explain how to make sure you buy a safe plug-in heater - and what to do if you’ve bought a dangerous one
By Ruth Emery Published
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Tesco Pay+ and Clubcard apps to close - here’s what you need to do
Tesco shoppers who use the apps will need to download a new phone app to avoid missing out on loyalty points
By Ruth Emery Published
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Women to save £205 a year on HRT from April
A new scheme saving menopausal women up to £205 a year on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will come into effect on 1 April. We explain everything you need to know
By Katie Binns Published
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Aldi to open nine more stores this year - full list of locations
Is Aldi, recently crowned the UK’s cheapest supermarket, opening a store near you?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Seven changes to workers’ rights in 2023 – including flexible working, maternity pay and an extra bank holiday
Workers will see a number of rule changes this year, including a potential pay rise and improvements to family leave and pay. We run through how the changes could affect you
By Katie Binns Published
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Revealed: The five popular McDonald's menu items that cost more from this week
McDonald’s has hiked prices of some popular items - including the Mayo Chicken, Bacon Double Cheeseburger and soft drinks - on its menu by up to 20%
By Vaishali Varu Published
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M&S trials £120-a-year Sparks Plus subscription - is it worth it?
M&S Sparks Plus loyalty subscription includes monthly £10 vouchers, unlimited next-day delivery and free hot drinks. We look at whether it’s worth the £120 price tag
By Ruth Emery Published
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Inflation drops again to 10.1% ‒ what does it mean for your money?
How has the rate of inflation changed and what does it mean for your money?
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Iceland boosts free school meal vouchers with cashback
If you use your free school meal voucher in Iceland, you get a bonus in cashback
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Kids eat free at Tesco Cafes this half term - how to bag a free meal
Kids eat free at Tesco Cafes this half term. Find out what’s included and how it works
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Cashback app Cheddar to pay 4% on Just Eat takeaways
Can you cut the cost of your next Just Eat takeaway with the cashback app Cheddar? We have the full low down
By Vaishali Varu Published
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O2 customer? Bag a free weekly Odeon cinema ticket
If you’re an O2 customer don’t miss out on this freebie - we reveal the perfect time to bag one of a limited number of free Odeon Cinema tickets
By Vaishali Varu Published
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How to teach your kids about money over half-term
The cost of living crisis coupled with the half-term holiday could be an ideal time to start teaching your kids about money – we explain easy ways to tackle the subject.
By Sue Hayward Published
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Romance scams warnings: more than £88 million lost in last year - how to protect yourself
The average loss experienced by dating fraud victims has risen sharply. We explain how to protect yourself
By Ruth Emery Published
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What is council tax and how much do you have to pay?
Everything you need to know about what council tax is why you have to pay it
By Rebecca Goodman Last updated
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"I’ve been storing tomatoes wrong my whole life" - five foods to never store in the fridge
I recently found out I’ve been storing tomatoes wrong all my life, so I asked the experts what else I’ve been storing incorrectly
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Top cashback sites and apps to make money when you shop
Using cashback sites and apps like Quidco, Cheddar or TopCashback can help you get some money back each and every time you shop online
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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Netflix scam email warning: fake ‘account suspended’ message
Netflix scam emails are attempting to steal your bank and card details by inviting you to ‘retry’ a ‘payment’. Here’s what you need to be aware of.
By George Martin Published
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Currys scam warning: fake Currys Smeg kettle giveaway
Currys scam emails promising the chance to win a Smeg kettle by taking part in a ‘loyalty program’ are nothing to do with either brand. Here’s what they look like.
By George Martin Published
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Disney+ scam emails: fake ‘technical incident’ warning
Disney+ scam emails claiming it has suffered a ‘technical incident’ on its servers are a ruse to obtain your bank details. Here’s what to watch out for
By George Martin Published
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Return train tickets to be scrapped - could it mean more expensive train travel?
Return train tickets will be replaced by a new system called “single-leg pricing - but it may cost us more to travel
By Katie Binns Published
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Selling second-hand: do I need to pay tax?
If you sell on sites like eBay and Facebook – do you need to pay tax on money earned?
By Sue Hayward Published
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Broadband scams warning: scam calls cash in on upcoming price hikes
As broadband prices are set to hike from April, so are broadband scam - we explain how to spot the scams
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Nectar Big Points Bonanza: boost your Nectar points balance this week
Earn thousands of extra Nectar points by 4 February through Nectar Big Points Bonanza
By John Fitzsimons Published
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TV licence scam warning: how to spot the latest fake emails
How TV Licence scam emails pressure you to part with your bank details
By George Martin Published
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Food inflation hits record 16.7% - is it time to switch to a cheaper supermarket?
With food inflation at a record high, is it time to switch to a cheaper supermarket? Find out which comes out as the cheapest and how much you can save
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Reforms to child maintenance to support domestic abuse victims
Mothers will be protected from having direct contact with abusive ex-partners when claiming child maintenance payments under new reforms
By Katie Binns Published
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Thousands caught out by high-income child benefit tax charge
Ten years on from the introduction of the high income child benefit charge, we explain how it works, who needs to pay it, and how to avoid fines
By Ruth Emery Published