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Made.com gone into administration - what you need to know
Online furniture retailer Made.com is now in administration with around 500 job losses and Next set to snap up the name. If you’re waiting for furniture, due a refund or got a gift card - what does this now mean for you?
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Amazon Prime Early Access Sale: when is it and what do you need to know
Amazon has announced a brand new shopping event exclusively for Prime members – here’s everything you need to know
By Sue Hayward • Last updated
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Black Friday scams warning – false offers steal £1,000 on average
New data by Barclays reveals purchase scams rose by 34% after Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021, with over £1,000 on average taken by scammers near Christmas.
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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Four security-risk Android apps you need to delete today
Cybersecurity experts have found four Android apps with more than 1 million downloads are infected with viruses and pose a threat to the private and financial data on your phone
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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Asda 'Just Essentials' vs M&S 'Remarksable' - which discount range is better value?
Shoppers are looking for the cheapest supermarket to do their weekly shop, so we put own label Asda Just Essentials vs M&S Remarksable to the test
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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Amazon adds extra fee to choose music on Alexa – can you beat the hike?
Amazon Prime members must pay an extra £8.99 a month to have full control over their music choice and playlists
By Ruth Emery • Last updated
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Dishwasher vs hand-washing - which is cheaper?
With households trying to consume less energy, we put the dishwasher and washing dishes by hand head-to-head and ask which is cheaper
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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The best and worst banks for customer service in 2022 revealed
The best and worst banks for customer service revealed. What can you do if you’re not happy with your bank?
By Sue Hayward • Last updated
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Support network for mothers sees 500% rise in referrals due to cost-of-living: where you can find help
A local support network for mothers in Stoke-on-Trent has found itself overwhelmed with requests for help. Now is the time to access all available help
By Katie Binns • Published
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Top online surveys to earn money, vouchers and rewards
Make easy cash doing online surveys to earn money. We reveal the survey sites worth your time
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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How to report scams and get your money back after being scammed
By Tom Higgins • Last updated
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How to spot Facebook Marketplace scams and avoid losing your money
Facebook Marketplace scams typically involve a fake buyer getting in touch over an item for sale on the site. Here are the danger signs.
By George Martin • Published
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When is the autumn ‘mini budget’ 2022 and what will it mean for your money?
Mini budget 2022: cuts to stamp duty, National Insurance and possible income tax on the way from the new Chancellor.
By John Fitzsimons • Last updated
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Mini budget 2022: what was announced and what it means for your money
The government has branded its budget as a ‘growth plan’, but what was announced and what does it mean for you?
By Adam French • Last updated
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Viral ‘cash stuffing’ trend on Tik Tok: Is it a good way to budget?
What is the ‘cash stuffing’ Tik Tok trend with more than 4 million views? We tell you what it is, how it works and whether it works
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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Iceland 1p ready meals - last day to claim
In efforts to help customers cut costs, Iceland is selling its £1 frozen ready meals for just 1p. Here’s what you need to know
By Vaishali Varu • Published
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How to complain if you're unhappy with building work: "I've waited six months for my builder to fix my patio - how can I get it sorted?"
Money Edit reader Chris is unsure how to complain about building work completed six months ago. Katie Binns helps him find a way to resolve the situation
By Katie Binns • Published
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The cost of a cup of tea rising: can these TikTok kettle boiling tricks save you money?
The cost of essentials that go into making a cup of tea increasing at a rapid rate. Can these TikTok tricks save you money?
By Vaishali Varu • Last updated
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Holidaymakers lose nearly £3,000 to scams, bank warns
Fake flights, hotels and caravans leave holidaymakers out of pocket by thousands of pounds. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe from holiday scams
By Tom Higgins • Last updated
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Seven easy ways to save money on holiday
Three in four families heading off on holiday blow their budget and over-spend - here’s how not to
By Sue Hayward • Last updated
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How to get cheap hotel deals
A TV Travel expert shares the industry secrets he uses to save £100s on cheap hotel deals without compromising quality
By Rob Staines • Last updated
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How to make some extra cash? 14 clever ways to boost your bank balance
From selling unwanted clothes to renting your driveway - here's how to make some extra money
By Faith Archer • Last updated
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Should I cancel my direct debit to my energy company: what happens if you refuse to pay your energy bill?
Experts warn against Don’t Pay UK campaign and the dire financial and legal consequences of not paying your energy bills in October
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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Nearly half of Brits find it difficult to afford their energy bills
ONS data reveals 43% of households struggled with household bills in March
By Katie Binns • Last updated
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Sainsbury's Bank cuts Nectar points by half - what it means for your rewards
The supermarket has cut Nectar points from two for every £1 spent to one for every £2 spent on its credit cards
By Katie Binns • Published
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Tesco scam email warning: how to spot the latest fraud attempt
A Tesco scam email using the supermarket’s branding and promising £500 gift cards and other prizes is circulating online, but it has nothing to do with the store.
By George Martin • Published
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Amazon shoppers could share £900 million in compensation: are you one of them?
Amazon shoppers in the UK could get a cut of a £900 million compensation pay out if a legal claim against the online retail giant is successful
By Sue Hayward • Last updated
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How to save on pet care costs
From cheaper pet food and cut-price insurance to DIY grooming and bargain vet plans, we outline different ways to save on pet care costs
By Nicole García Mérida • Published
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March of the Mummies: Why 20,000 parents are protesting this Saturday
Thousands expected to join March of the Mummies protest to demand reform to childcare, parental leave and flexible working
By Rebecca Goodman • Published
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