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First King Charles banknotes revealed
The first banknotes including the image of the new monarch have been revealed, and will enter circulation in 2024.
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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Last posting dates for Christmas 2022 - the key dates not to miss
This year’s last posting dates are earlier than usual because of Royal Mail workers taking strike action - here’s what you need to know
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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8 great free days out and entertainment with the kids over Christmas
keeping the kids busy at Christmas can be costly. Here's what you can do for free or cheap during the festive break
By Sue Hayward Published
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How much does it cost to run a car?
The annual cost of owning and maintaining a car can run into thousands of pounds. We reveal some handy tips to help you save on car expenses.
By Sue Hayward Published
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£2 bus tickets – fare cap scheme sees prices slashed
Get around for £2 – a new government-run fare cap scheme in England means millions of people can get on the bus for as little as £2. Here’s everything you need to know.
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Free cake - how to get some ‘free’ cake from Morrisons - plus, free carrots
How to get a free cake from Morrisons Cafe - we have all the details
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Scam emails impersonating big brands Amazon, DHL, Currys, Aldi and ASDA warning
Christmas is the busiest period for online shopping which unfortunately means looking out for scam emails posing as Amazon, DHL, Currys, Aldi and ASDA. We explain how to spot them
By George Martin Last updated
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Amazon, M&S, John Lewis and more: Last order dates for Christmas deliveries
You may need to move quickly in order to get those gifts delivered in time for Christmas.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Should you charge your family for Christmas dinner?
With the cost of living eating into household budgets, is it ok to ask family to contribute?
By Sue Hayward Published
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Marriage Tax Allowance claimed by only half of eligible couples
The Marriage Tax Allowance could get you a cash boost of up to £252 a year, are you missing out?
By Sue Hayward Published
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UK inflation eases to 10.7% ‒ what does it mean for your money?
Inflation has fallen at the sharpest rate in 16 months to 10.7%. But prices are still rising - we explain everything you need to know.
By Katie Binns Published
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Flight cancellations: what are your refund rights?
With flight cancellations and delays expected to continue over the festive period due to strike action and bad weather, we explain your rights, and how to claim a refund and compensation
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Royal Mail Strikes: what are the alternatives when posting Christmas parcels?
With Royal Mail strikes now on, we look at the alternatives when it comes to posting your Christmas parcels and how prices compare?
By Sue Hayward Published
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Don’t miss out on the working-from-home tax relief – worth up to £420
Are you working from home? You can still claim tax relief for this tax year.
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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How to save money at Christmas: Top tips to help your cash go further this holiday season
The Money Edit Team share their top tips on how you can save money this Christmas and still have fun on a budget
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Cadbury’s Secret Santa - send someone a free chocolate bar
Cadbury’s secret santa is back, and here we explain how you can send a free chocolate bar to someone special, in secret
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Tesco Clubcard vs Nectar card: which loyalty card will save you the most money?
Making the most of the Tesco Clubcard or Nectar Card loyalty schemes can help you cut the cost of your supermarket shop, as well as ensure you save money elsewhere.
By John Fitzsimons Published
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Comping: the free hobby that can bag you big prizes
Comping turns entering competitions into a hobby that can bag big prizes like an all-expenses trip to New York, £500 in Sainsbury’s vouchers and movie premiere tickets
By John Fitzsimons Last updated
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Sky TV customer? Bag 6 months of free Apple TV Plus right now
Sky customers can get an Apple TV Plus 6-month free trial. Plus a clever hack to bag the deal if you're already an Apple TV Plus subscriber
By Adam French Published
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Best Apple TV Plus deals – get up to 8 months free
Best Apple TV Plus deals – you could get up to 8 months free with these subscription offers.
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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New Gov.uk scam email: stay alert to the latest scam tactic
Gov.uk scam emails will try anything to deceive you, including pretending to be from a real civil servant. Here’s what you need to watch out for.
By George Martin Published
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Charity Christmas cards – the retailers donating the most and least to charity revealed
How much of your money goes to good causes when you buy charity Christmas cards?
By Sue Hayward Published
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Fake Christmas tree vs real Christmas tree - which is cheaper?
It’s the most expensive time of year but not everyone can afford to splash out this Christmas, so we investigate which is cheaper - fake Christmas tree or real Christmas tree?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Income tax calculator: work out your take-home pay
Work out exactly how much more income tax you’ll pay in the next tax year with our calculator
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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Use our car loan calculator to work out the cost of your next motor
Use our car loan calculator to work out the cost of buying a new vehicle
By The Money Edit Last updated
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The rising cost of Christmas dinner - how can you save on sprouts, turkey and pigs in blankets?
Seven ways you can cut the rising cost of Christmas dinner
By Sue Hayward Published
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Evri text scam: how to spot and report the latest fake delivery text messages
The Evri text scam will typically ask you to pay in order to rebook a delivery - but steal your money and your personal information. It’s essential you can spot the signs
By George Martin Last updated
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The latest scams and how to protect yourself
We outline the latest scams to watch out for, the golden rules to protect yourself, and what to do if you are scammed
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Identity theft and identity fraud - what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about identity theft and identity fraud
By Sue Hayward Published
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