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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
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Is now a good time to buy a house?
As house prices fall in November you may wonder if it’s a good time to buy a house. We explain what to consider
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Passport fees to rise by £7 this Thursday - renew now to avoid the extra cost
Passport fees for standard adult online applications will rise by £7 on 2 Feb. If your passport has expired or is going to expire in the near future, renew it now to avoid the extra cost
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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
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Still not filed your self-assessment tax return? Make the midnight deadline to avoid a £100 fine - though the taxman will be lenient if you have a genuine excuse
The self-assessment deadline is TONIGHT. There's a £100 fine if you miss it - and 6% interest on any tax owed
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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
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How to easily draught-proof windows and doors - plus more ways to stay warm for less
Heat is increasingly expensive, here are affordable ways to draught-proof windows and doors and hold on to as much of it as you can
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Flybe goes bust and cancels all flights- what are your rights?
Flybe goes bust again leaving passengers without flights - we explain your rights
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Millions of Virgin Media customers to see a 13.8% hike in broadband bills
Virgin Media announces broadband bill hike of 13.8% for customers from April or May - find out if you can beat it
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Gender pay gap: Industries that pay women the most and least revealed
Women continue to face barriers to equality in the workforce, as the industry with the largest gender pay gap pays women more than 30% less than men
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Is it time to switch bank accounts for better service and a cash bonus?
Record numbers of bank account customers are switching banks – we look at why this is happening
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Self-assessment customers face 27-minute wait to speak to HMRC about tax returns
About 3.4 million people have yet to file their tax return. With the 31 January deadline looming, we outline the best ways to get in touch with HMRC if you have a query
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Buying a house: the UK’s most expensive postcodes
Data from GetAgent has broken down the most expensive and cheapest postcodes in which to buy a property
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Buy now pay later to impact credit scores
A buy now, pay later firm will start sharing data on its three million customers’ balances and repayments with credit rating agencies. We explain how this could affect their credit score and ability to borrow
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Where you can find the happiest homes for less-than-average house prices - do you live in one of these happiness hotspots?
Could you live in an area with above-average happiness and below-average house prices?
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State pension age could hit 68 sooner than expected - what it means for you
The state pension age may have to rise faster than planned because of strain on public finances. We explain what it means for your retirement plan
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NS&I increases interest rates in a boost for savers and Premium Bond holders
It’s good news for savers and premium bond holders as NS&I increases rates on five accounts
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McAfee scam email warning: check your inbox for these common threats
McAfee scam emails regularly evade detection and trick people into believing their antivirus protection is expiring. Here’s how to spot them.
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Lloyds and Halifax to axe 40 more bank branches - full list of closures
40 more bank branch closures have been announced by Lloyds and Halifax as the number of customers visiting sites has dropped significantly
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National Grid activates plan to pay households to use less electricity between 5pm and 6pm - we explain eligibility
Millions of households will be paid up to £20 to turn off their appliances this evening amid electricity supply being tighter than normal
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O2 customer? Get £24 off Amazon Prime now
Amazon Prime membership deals are scarce, so if you’re an O2 customer find out how you can save £24 per year on your Amazon Prime membership
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Paperchase look for a buyer to avoid going into administration
From loyalty cards to vouchers and returns. What are your rights if the high street stationary store Paperchase goes into administration?
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Is it time to switch to a digital bank account for better customer service?
Trustpilot reveals its best user-rated bank accounts are all digital - is it time to make the switch?
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Why are ATM cash machine withdrawals rising in a ‘cashless’ era?
Banking customers withdrew £4 billion more from a cash point in 2022 than in 2021, according to ATM network, Link
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Economy 7 electricity price hikes: what you need to know
Households with Economy 7 could see electricity bills go up this month as suppliers raise prices – how can this happen under the Energy Price Guarantee?
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Market-leading NatWest 33-month balance transfer card now available for new customers
New and existing customers can now apply for NatWest 33-month balance transfer card
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Sky Mobile confirms 9% price hike in February: your options
From 14 February, Sky Mobile customers who are out of contract will see an average 9% price rise on their phone bill. Here’s everything you need to know
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BT, EE and Three confirm 14% bill hikes: how to beat them
BT, EE and Three customers will see price hikes on their broadband bills later this year. We tell you how much prices are going up and what you can do about it
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Two in five adults suffer financial abuse - where to get help
Around 40% of people have suffered financial or economic abuse, with most suffering abuse at the hands of a partner
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