All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

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All the changes to PIP coming this year - from light touch review to assessments
PIP is a disability benefit which is given to those with long-term mental or physical health problems or disabilities - and a few changes will be coming soon
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Three million savings accounts at risk of losing cash
Savers with larger cash pots should now be paying attention to not just the interest rates on offer but the tax implications too
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Supermarket closes three branches - just two years after first opening
The Amazon Fresh store in Ealing Broadway west London shut for good on Sunday alongside two other stores in Wandsworth and East Sheen
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Universal Credit rule change introduced this week - check if you're affected
From this week, people claiming Universal Credit who have and are looking after children aged one and two will have to meet work coaches more regularly to help them find a job
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Top 10 fastest selling used cars this year - from BMW to Ford and Honda
Auto Trader analysed around 450,000 used car listings on its site to work out which 10 cars were the most popular taking the least amount of time to sell
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Six high street brands to close 10 stores this week - see full list
Shoppers are set to see a handful of iconic British brands disappear from the high street this week with up to 10 stores set to close
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DWP issues warning over new £750 cost of living scam - what to watch out for
The latest scam is a text message which is being sent to mobile phones saying that the receiver is eligible for a £750 "Living Payment"
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Major supermarket chain beats Aldi as one of the 'cheapest' weekly shops
The MEN has been comparing the weekly costs of eight popular weekly shop food and drink items at each supermarket chain since March 2022
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'I can make £50 extra a week by watching adverts on my phone for an hour'
Heidi told the Mirror that she wanted to make some extra cash whilst she was at university and came across this "easy" way of making money when scrolling through Tiktok one day
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Two more New Look stores are to shut this summer after string of closures
New Look has not confirmed the reasons for the sites closures and has not confirmed whether staff at both stores are to be made redundant
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Martin Lewis warns 'protection is needed' for buy now pay later services
The Money Saving Experts' plea followed reports over the weekend that the crackdown on the sector could potentially be shelved by the Government
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Five childcare options parents have this summer as costs skyrocket to £1,000
Recent research by the charity Coram Family and Childcare revealed a British family will pay on average £943 for six weeks of holiday childcare for a school-age child
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Young drivers could save £250 on car insurance with 'legitimate' trick
Compare the Market's research found drivers aged between 25 and 34 could save up to £250 by simply adding an "experienced named" driver to their insurance policy
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Iceland cuts price of 500 items to help struggling shoppers - from tea to butter
The frozen food retailer says the move is part of its £26million overall investment to help keep prices low for customers
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Seven Argos stores to shut next month amid plans to close 100 sites for good
Argos owner Sainsbury's announced plans to shut around 100 stores by the end of 2024 earlier this year to focus on expanding its presence in supermarkets
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Thousands to receive DWP letters this week inviting them to claim extra cash
Around two thousand people over the state pension age will receive an "invitation to claim" letter this week from the DWP inviting them to claim Pension Credit with a follow-up letter to be sent out in August
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Four steps to take now if your fixed-rate mortgage is coming to an end this year
Liz Hunter, director at Money Expert, has shared with the Mirror steps mortgage holders should consider if they are coming to the end of their fixed rate mortgage deal
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Brits can qualify for £1,199 cost of living payments - see if you can claim
There are three more cost of living payments to be paid out between now and spring next year - and a further winter support payment for struggling older Brits
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Tesco to cut prices by forcing suppliers to pass on falling wholesale costs
In a meeting with suppliers, Tesco reportedly described the current market as moving from “inflation to deflation” and told suppliers that it intended to lead on supermarket price cuts
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Martin Lewis' MSE shares two warnings for everyone going abroad this summer
The Money Saving Expert team shared the reminder in a tweet yesterday linking to a blog post sharing a clip from the Martin Lewis Money Show from January of this year
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Universal Credit and Tax Credits compared - which one is better to claim
Mirror Money compared the two benefits so you can see what each benefit can give you and whether you should consider moving over to Universal Credit or remaining on Tax Credits
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Tax refund - how to check if you've paid too much and how long it takes
Here Mirror Money explains how to check if you are paying too much tax, the steps you need to take to claim it back, and how long this can take
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Rare 2p coin could fetch you up to £1,000 due to massive error
According to the Royal Mint, the 2p coin with the date 1983 was mistakenly struck with the words "NEW PENCE" on its reverse instead of "TWO PENCE"
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Major credit card law facing the axe - what it means for you and your rights
This vital element of the Consumer Credit Act is Section 75 - this ensures credit card companies are jointly liable with retailers if goods or services are not delivered
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Nationwide expects house prices to fall by 6.5% from the peak seen last year
UK house prices are expected to fall from their peak in August last year following the 13 consecutive interest rate hikes from the Bank of England and rising mortgage rates