All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

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Tesco warning as shoppers don't have long to cash in vouchers worth £18million
The supermarket chain issued a warning to its 20million Tesco Clubcard holders last month telling them they only have until February 29 to use their Clubcard vouchers.
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Woman shares 'snowball' method she used to pay £53,000 of debt in two years
Jillian, who is based in the US, took to social media to share the "snowball" tip which she used to clear over £53,000 worth of debts but she warned that the method only works if you are "intentional with your money and your time"
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New parents to benefit from major rule changes to paid leave next month
The Government announced the changes to Statutory Paternity Leave in July last year and the new rules set to benefit new parents from April 6 this year
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Martin Lewis issues cost of living warning to Brits due £299 payment this month
Martin explained to viewers that the cost of living payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was made automatically and if you are eligible you would not need to apply for it
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Asda, B&M and Tesco issue urgent recalls over food products that could be unsafe
Asda, Tesco and B&M have all issued notices recently due to food and drink products containing allergens which are not displayed on the label - this means it could be unsafe for people with those allergens to eat
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Martin Lewis shares important date you must be aware if you've inherited money
On a recent episode of This Morning, Martin answered a question from a viewer named Rachel who was looking for guidance on how to manage the inheritance from the sale of their late parents' house
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Pensions can be boosted by over £17,000 through 'little-known' HMRC tax hack
Under HMRC rules, you can claim tax relief by contributing to your non-working partner's pension pot. Currently, you can contribute up to £2,880 per year which will give a tax relief boost of £720 to £3,600
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Tesco putting baby formula in 'security cages' in bid to prevent shoplifting
Supermarkets have always had security measures - such as tags - on higher prices items. However, over the last two years, chains have taken further steps to prevent thefts which include tags, displaying empty boxes, and placing them behind counter
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Cheapest supermarket for January named out of Tesco, Asda, Aldi, and Lidl
Which? has shared its latest supermarket price comparison, where it looks at the cost of everyday groceries at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Aldi, Ocado and Waitrose
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Popular UK restaurant chain giving away free pizzas this week - how to get one
Pizza Express says customers who "earn their stripes" will be rewarded with their choice of a free classic, vegan or gluten-free Margherita pizza across all of its restaurants in the UK
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Rare coin set to sell for £1,200 - and you could have one in your change
The £2 error coin is from 2014 and features an image of British Military Leader Lord Kitchener, who was used on recruitment posters during the First World War alongside the well-known tagline "Your Country Needs You"
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DWP warning as thousands to receive letter which could see benefits stopped
The DWP is currently working to move those claiming old style legacy benefits onto Universal Credit and it will be pushing forward with its Managed Migration plan throughout 2024 and 2025
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Victoria's Secret closes flagship store - more than 10 years after it opened
Victoria's Secret is most known for selling lingerie, clothing and other beauty products and has over 50 stores in the UK which include standalone sites and pop ups within Next stores
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Wetherspoon hikes prices again leaving some Brits paying £7 or more for a pint
Prices at Wetherspoon pubs have risen by nearly 4% from February 1 - the second time in just six months the popular chain has hiked costs
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Full list of places where council tax could rise by this April
Mirror Money has compiled a full list of councils that have either confirmed or submitted proposals or consultations to hike their council tax bills by up to 5% - or even more - in April this year
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Households can claim £150 cost of living support from today - here's how
The help comes from the Government's Household Support Fund, which provides each local council in the country with a pot of cash to support residents struggling with the cost of living
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You have exceptional eyesight if you spot the elusive number hiding in the 89s
Tease your brain with our puzzle of the day. All you need to do is find the number 98 which is hidden in a sea of 89s, the catch? you need to find it in just eight seconds - can you find it?
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Petrol warning for any driver shopping at Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Asda
According to the RAC's monthly fuel watch, the average price of a litre of unleaded sat at 140.5p in January while diesel cost 148.5p - this put the cost of a full tank of fuel at £77.24 and £81.73 respectively
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Six questions to ask when buying second hand cars to avoid extra costs of £2,500
Car experts at ATS Euromaster warn that drivers potentially face significant extra costs by not asking the right questions when buying a second hand motor
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Tesco issues urgent recall notice for £2.20 product which could make people ill
The supermarket chain has pulled a batch of its Tesco 18 Cupcakes as some of the products have incorrect cakes in them which contain soya which is not declared as an ingredient on the packaging
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DWP PIP claimants could be due £5,300 payout after assessment rule change
The DWP was ruled to have got the law wrong when deciding the points PIP claimants could get for the activity of “engaging with other people face to face” during their PIP assessment
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HMRC says people born between these dates could be owed cash payout worth £2,000
HMRC urged people to check in a post on X - formerly Twitter - sharing that people who were born between September 1 2002, and January 2, 2011, could have cash sitting in a Child Trust Fund which they may not know about.
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Driveway oil stains 'dissolve' in 30 minutes with household staple says expert
Oil spillages are inevitable if you keep your vehicle on your driveaway so having the tools to tackle them when they turn up is a good way of keeping on top of them
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You've been storing bananas wrong - 'best way' keeps them fresher for longer
Bananas are tasty, versatile, and incredibly good for you. However, one of the downsides to the fruit is that they can go brown too quickly - so what can you do about this?
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Woman discovers life-changing secret about ex she's been sleeping with
Dating, sex and relationships can be hard and many people decide to opt for the "friends with benefits" option instead - this is considered a more laid back approach - but it doesn't come without its problems