All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

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Wilko could be saved as collapsed retailer receives several rescue bids
Offers to save the chain were made yesterday and are currently being looked into by Wilkos administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
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B&M to open five new stores in next few months after string of closures
Between August and October, B&M will be opening five new stores, relaunching some already existing ones, and relocating others to even bigger retail units
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A-Level results freebies and discounts for students from Nando's to TGI Fridays
From Nando's to Frankie and Benny's to Bill's many will be spoilt for choice on where to go - here are just some of the deals that will be on offer for students this results day
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Huge changes to student loans coming from September
We explain the three main changes to student finances those going to university from September will face and how it will impact them as they enter the workforce
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Thousands to be given £100 supermarket vouchers as part of cost of living help
Residents in Kent are able to apply for the voucher scheme and if successful, they will be sent the £100 e-voucher either by text, over email or by post
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Costco looking to open 14 new UK stores - full list of potential sites
Costco is looking for six to 12 acre sites to provide 150,000 sq ft buildings with 650 parking spaces, it also wants to be able to open petrol and electric vehicle stations at these sites
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DWP issues six month warning for parents ahead of benefit backdating rule change
The change will affect the Bereaved Parent's Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance - these are benefits aimed at providing financial support to parents who have lost a partner
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Tesco issues urgent 'do not eat' warning as it recalls popular crisp snacks
The products recalled by supermarket chain Tesco are its own brand Free From 150g packs of Onion Rings, Cheese Flavour Balls and Bacon Rashers crisps
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Millions of state pensioners could see payments rise by £869 from next year
With the Tory Government pledging to remain committed to the "Triple Lock", state pension payments look set to rise again next year
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Iceland slashes price of baby formula to help parents with cost of living
Iceland, which has over 800 branches across the UK, as well as 150 Food Warehouse stores, said as of today (August 15), customers will be able to buy formula milk at a “significantly lower price” in its stores
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Thousands to get money off council tax as part of cost of living support package
Plymouth Council has launched a new discretionary scheme as part of its Household Support Fund - this Government scheme provides each local council with a pot of cash to spend on help for vulnerable residents in their area
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Urgent recall issued for toasters over fears they could overheat and cause fires
The technical fault identified in this Bosch product could potentially lead to the electronics overheating and may cause a toaster fire
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Branded food prices soar by up to 130% - see full list of worst increases
Which? found that branded snack foods saw the largest increases overall with the biggest year-on-year increase seen on Mr Kipling Chocolate Slices six pack at Tesco
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Major warning over new parking app scam which could lose you hundreds of pounds
The consumer champion Which? launched an investigation after a member of the public flagged that they had been a victim of the parking app scam
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£410million DWP cost of living payments were paid out in error due to fraud
The DWP reported that overpayments relating to "incorrectly paid low-income benefits" accounted for around £9 in every £10 overpaid on cost of living payments
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Woman loses £40,000 after falling for scam using Martin Lewis in its adverts
Lisa was told by the scammers that they were business partners and she believed them as she thought it was a "Martin Lewis, genuine thing"
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Wilko administrator gives rivals until Wednesday to save bargain chain
Last week, the family owned chain Wilko announced it had fallen into administration which put 408 stores and around 12,000 jobs at risk
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Everything we know so far about £300 cost of living payment coming this autumn
Throughout 2023 and into 2024 millions will be getting an overall £900 through cost of living payments - and more payments are coming this autumn and winter
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Three ways you can increase your private pension pot by over £100,000
The Government recently scrapped the cap on the Pensions Lifetime allowance which means people will not be taxed the more they save - due to this you could potentially put away a lot more for your retirement
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'Should I go for a two or five year fixed mortgage?' Pros and cons explained
The Mirror asked mortgage experts to highlight to major pros and cons for two year fixed rate mortgages and five year fixes to help you make the decision that is right for you
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Bank of England base rate and the affect on your mortgage - from SVR to trackers
This week saw the Bank of England confirm its base rate will go up again, rising from 5% to 5.25% and a new 15-year high - but what does this mean for your mortgage?
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Martin Lewis’ MSE warns parents risk losing Child Benefit as deadline approaches
In the recent MSE email, parents of children who are aged 16 and in full-time education could risk losing their benefits if they fail to contact HMRC before the end of this month
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New Look to shut another three stores this month - full list of closures
New Look has defended the closures telling the Mirror that it was a "normal course of business" as it also opens "new stores when the right opportunities arise"
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Tesco follows Sainsbury's and makes major change to mince meat packaging
The trials are only in a handful of stores in the country and Tesco says if customers like the new packaging then it will roll it out to more lines across more stores.
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Wilko to file for administration putting 12,000 jobs at risk
Wilko has around 400 stores across the UK and employs around 12,000 people - this makes it the biggest privately owned retailers in Britain