All news by author: Levi Winchester

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Tesco recalls cooking salt over fears it contains pieces of plastic
The exact product being pulled from shelves is the 1.5kg size Tesco British Cooking Salt with the batch code 3200 - if you have purchased this item, not to eat it
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Martin Lewis' MSE website explains if drivers save money by filling up at night
Petroleum liquid expands when it is warm, so fill up at night when the temperature is cooler, and you’ll get a tiny bit more fuel for your money
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Last day for millions of Brits to avoid huge tax penalty - act now
“Payments on account” are advance payments towards your tax bill, normally made by self-employed workers or those with untaxed income - and you need to make your next payment very soon
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New rules to stop millions of Brits being ripped off kick in today
The new Consumer Duty will come into force on July 31 for new and existing products and services and is being implemented by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
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Last day for thousands of Brits to renew benefits or risk payments being stopped
Tax Credits claimants should have received a renewal pack from HMRC in the post, explaining if they need to take action by July 31 - here is what you need to know
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Royal Mail - last day to use old stamps before they become worthless
Classic stamps are being replaced by ones with barcodes, with the "grace period" for using older stamps set to end on July 31, 2023 - meaning you don't have long left to use them up
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8 money changes coming in August including Ofgem price cap and benefits shake-up
The Mirror rounds up all the key money dates and changes coming up in August, including the next interest rates and inflation announcements and huge changes to benefits
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All the high street banks cutting mortgage rates - from HSBC to Barclays
It comes after inflation fell by more than expected - dipping to 7.9% in the 12 months to June after spending two months previously stuck at 8.7%
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Martin Lewis fan explains how they knocked £1,200 off their credit card bill
0% balance transfer cards offer promotional periods where you pay 0% interest for a set period of time - allowing you to save money and get debt-free quicker
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Nando's is shaking up its rewards scheme - and it's good news for Peri Peri fans
From July 31 until August 6, Nando’s is doubling the amount of Chillies you’ll get with each qualifying spend - meaning you'll get two Chillies for every £7 or more you spend
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Nationwide worker recalls 'red flag' that stopped woman sending £90k to scammer
Staff at the Bromsgrove branch of the Nationwide Building Society suspected something wasn’t right and stopped the transaction from going through
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Aldi to create 800 new jobs as it confirms locations of three new UK stores
Discount supermarket Aldi is opening new branches in towns and cities such as Oldham, Flitwick and Coventry - creating 800 jobs in the process between now and Christmas
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New energy supplier launches and it undercuts Ofgem price cap
Fuse Energy is offering a new electricity tariff which works out around £1,012 a year for a direct debit household with typical use (2,900kWh a year) - cheaper than the Ofgem price cap
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B&M to open eight new branches within weeks as part of huge expansion
B&M had previously announced plans to open 30 new stores in the UK over the next year, including relocations of older sites - the bargain retailer currently has over 660 stores
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Ofgem announces major new energy rules for millions of households
The new proposals will ensure customers have better access to support, with firms also told to act sooner to identify struggling customers and offer them repayment holidays
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Sainsbury’s and Aldi announce new price cuts in cost of living boost
Sainsbury’s has cut the price of 12 toilet roll and kitchen roll products from today, while budget rival Aldi has reduced ten fruit and vegetable items across all stores
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Martin Lewis' MSE urges parents to see if they can get £200 school uniform grant
The help is awarded in the form of a cash grant by all councils in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, but sadly not all councils in England offer school uniform help
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Halifax is paying £150 to new customers - and you'll get the cash in three days
To get the cash, you’ll need to switch to a Reward Current Account or Ultimate Reward Current Account between July 25 and August 31 - we explain everything you need to know
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Poundland is opening 15 new stores over next few weeks - see list of locations
Over the coming weeks, Poundland will open or relocate nine new stores in Braehead, Frome, Torquay, Ipswich, Selby, Pontefract, Cardiff, Stafford and Ryde
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Virgin Media O2 to slash up to 2,000 jobs by the end of the year
The telecoms giant reportedly started handing out redundancy notices on Monday night, according to The Telegraph - two years after Virgin Media and O2 agreed to merge
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Urgent warning issued for mayo sold at Lidl over fears it could contain Listeria
A recall notice on the Lidl website reads: "Our supplier, Potts Partnership Ltd is recalling the above-mentioned product due to potential contamination of product with listeria monocytogenes."
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Primark expands click and collect service to 32 more stores today
The high street fashion chain has introduced the service across multiple branches in and around greater London, having first launched click and collect in November last year
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McDonald’s to axe three items from menus next week including Biscoff McFlurry
McDonald's is getting rid of the Biscoff McFlurry, Spicy Sriracha Wrap and Double Big Mac next Wednesday, August 2 - this means Tuesday, August 1, is the last day you’ll be able to order these items
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Best savings rates - and how they compare against 7.9% inflation
Savings rates have gone up massively compared to this time last year, so make sure you shop around for the best rates so you get the most out of your money
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New banking rules explained - and reasons why your account could get shut down
New rules are coming into place that will see banks forced to give customers more notice before closing their account after a row erupted involving Nigel Farage