All news by author: Levi Winchester

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Millions of EE customers hit by new charges this week - what it means for you
The new charges kicked in on June 6 and you’ll be charged standard EE rates by default, which include 70p a minute for calls, 30p for texts and £3 for 550MB of data
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Martin Lewis' MSE website issues warning over 'danger debt' - how to cut costs
MoneySavingExpert.com explained how “almost every bank” now charges overdraft rates of 40% - far higher than typical credit cards - but there are ways to cut your costs now
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Poundland is shutting another store this month - after string of closures
The discount retailer will say goodbye to its Cumbernauld shop in North Lanarkshire on June 11 - just days after it closed the shutters on its King’s Lynn branch on June 2
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Four summer items rising in price by up to 28% as warm weather hits
Comparison website PriceSpy has looked into prices of popular summer items to see how they've fluctuated over the last year as the temperatures heat up
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Robinsons is ditching its iconic plastic bottle as part of new trial
Robinsons says the new packaging aims to reduce waste with 85% less plastic per serve, compared to a one litre bottle of its Double Concentrate - but what do you think of it?
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State pension deadline next month - make sure you get full pay in retirement
Most people need 35 qualifying years on their National Insurance record to claim the full new state pension - and time is running out to fill any gaps you may have
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Warning retirees could face ‘pre-state pension gap’ of more than £136,000
New analysis by PensionBee has highlighted the “pre-state pension gap” which is the total amount someone would need if they stop working before they can claim their state pension
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Odeon is closing five UK cinemas today - see which sites are shutting
The cinema chain apologised to customers and confirmed "the difficult decision" was made following an "assessment of all available options" - see which five sites are closing below
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People in England could be given £1,600 a month under new 'basic income' trial
Thirty participants from Jarrow and East Finchley could receive the lump sum without any conditions attached to see how it affects their mental and physical health
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Five things you may not realise about Universal Credit - including job rules
From complex job rules to the "managed migration" of older benefits, the Universal Credit system can be a minefield to navigate - here we explain five things you may not know
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Premium Bonds explained - how they work and how likely you are to win £1million
Premium Bonds don't work like a normal savings product and are often described as a “cross between a savings account and the lottery” - here's what you need to know
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Brits to save thousands of pounds under new debt rules – what it means for you
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is banning certain providers of debt advice from receiving referral fees from debt solution providers with the new rules kicking in from today
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to shut 53 more branches - see full list
The latest announcement means 21 Lloyds Bank, 15 Halifax and 17 Bank of Scotland sites will close for good between September this year and May 2024
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Toys R Us to return to UK high street next week - see full list of locations
Toys R Us will open nine concessions within WH Smith shops - with the first new store to open next week on June 10 at WHSmith Monks Cross Retail Park in York
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New savings account paying 7.5% launches today - pros and cons explained
The new Member Regular Saver from Skipton Building Society allows you to put away up to £250 a month, meaning you could potentially save up to £3,000 and gain interest of £121
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Premium Bond winners for June confirmed - and two people are £1million richer
The first £1million winner lives in Essex with the winning Bond 83TX260795, while the second big winner is from South Gloucestershire with the Bond number 429WV622861
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B&M to open 30 new stores over next year in huge UK expansion plan
B&M opened 21 new stores in the last financial year, including five relocations and 12 new garden centres - and has now revealed plans for even more new sites over the next 12 months
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Almost 800 mortgage deals pulled since last week over interest rate fears
New data from Moneyfacts shows the number of residential mortgages has fallen from 5,385 deals to 5,012, while buy-to-let deals have dropped from 2,748 to 2,343.
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Last day to apply for up to £600 in energy help - see if you’re eligible
The grants are available to those who didn’t receive the £400 energy discount over the winter, and households who use alternative fuels - but time is running out to apply
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Tesco Clubcard warning as £15million worth of vouchers expire today
The supermarket sends out Clubcard vouchers every three months - in February, May, August and November - and they are valid for two years, with the next batch set to become worthless this month
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Best savings rates as banks still short-changing customers by £100s each year
The warning from Which? comes after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wrote to high street banks to ask them to justify their lower savings rates ahead of the new Consumer Duty
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Aldi makes huge change to everyday product across all 990 UK stores
The move comes following a successful trial with milk supplier Müller in August last year and customers will be able to tell the type of milk by red, green or blue labels
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Sainsbury's cuts price of 40 products including cheese and yoghurt - see list
The supermarket has reduced items including cheese, yoghurt and cream by up to 60% and has shared some examples of the cheaper items you'll find in store now
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Asda buys 350 petrol stations and 1,000 shops in £2.3billion deal
Asda is to buy the UK and Ireland business of EG Group for £2.27billion with the tie-up expected to create a business with combined revenues of nearly £30billion
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Thousands of teenagers missing out on £2,100 in savings - how to claim cash
Child Trust Funds were offered to children born between September 1, 2002 and January 2, 2011, having been launched by Labour in 2005 - so do you have a forgotten account?