All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

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Councils still have £65million to give away through their Household Support Fund
The Household Support Fund was originally launched in September 2021 and provided local authorities with a cut of a £500million cash pot to help those most in need
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Rare 50p sells for £234 after bidding war on eBay - and there are more out there
The coin in question was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since Kew Gardens opened in 1759 and the Royal Mint estimate that around 210,000 were made
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Boots owner 'looking to sell or float' high street pharmacy chain by end of 2023
A sale of Boots could be put forward as its US owners reportedly want to refocus the company on the US as operations in the UK and Europe are a "distraction"
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BT customers 'forced into overdrafts' after accidentally being charged twice
BT has admitted that a "small number" of customers had a “duplicate direct debit taken from their bank account“ and that it was working on "fixing the issue" at the moment
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Ovo launches first energy deal that is cheaper than the Government price cap
Ovo Energy's new tariff is £225 less than the Government's Energy Price Guarantee, which caps the cost of a typical household’s annual energy bill at £2,500
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Today is the exact date you should turn off your central heating to save money
For many, the brighter and warmer forecasts will be exciting news for many, as energy bills have been at a record high since the start of winter last year
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Wetherspoon pub closing this weekend - with 38 more still up for sale
Wetherspoons announced last year that it was planning on closing 32 of its sites, before announcing that there would be further closures on top of that
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Asda shopper furious after £99 blocked from her account when she bought petrol
The idea of the pre-authorisation check at petrol pumps is that it blocks out money from your account - £99 at Asda, but at other supermarkets it is £120 - so the store knows you can afford to pay for your fuel
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Tesco announces Easter store closures - alongside Aldi, Asda and Sainsbury's
Before heading down to your local store, it is always advisable to double-check the opening hours and you can do this by going to the supermarket's online store finder tool
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Almost 700,000 more drivers face paying £12.50 fee each day as ULEZ expands
The motoring group RAC has warned that the expansion will have a ‘massive financial impact on motorists and businesses’, as many will be forced to switch or scrap their vehicles
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Tesco announces huge delivery change and quicker service affecting 1,000 stores
First launched in 2021, Tesco's Whoosh delivery service is now available in over half of Tesco’s estate of Express convenience stores across the UK
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Thousands of state pensioners get £6,400 payout after being underpaid by DWP
Figures released by the DWP today showed that 46,716 state pensioners have been identified as having underpayments to their state pension, with £300million paid to by those affected
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Universal Credit sanctions explained including what to do if your payments stop
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced in the Spring Budget that the sanctions would be applied “more rigorously” to those who fail to meet strict work-search requirements or choose not to take up a reasonable job offer
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DWP explains 'simple rule' that could mean you get £301 cost of living payment
The Government has not yet confirmed the exact payment dates for Cost of Living payments but has said that the first £301 instalment will be made in the spring of 2023
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B&M to close three stores within days - see if your local branch is shutting
The bargain retailer B&M currently has around 700 stores in the UK and they are doing well at the moment, as it plans to grow its portfolio to 950 stores
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Amigo Loans to shut down with 500,000 customers affected - how it impact you
Launched in 2005, Amigo Loans specialised in subprime guarantor loans, which is where a borrower’s friends or family promises to pay back the loan if the borrower can't
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Martin Lewis urges everyone with a mobile to send two texts before bills rise
As well as discussing water bills, broadband and council tax, Martin Lewis set out a five step guide to beat mobile phone price hikes coming in April
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Wagamama is giving away free food next week - see who is eligible for it
The Noodle Union was launched last year in collaboration with online Youtube personality Niko Omilana and it gives its members access to exclusive offers and perks
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Martin Lewis reveals five price rises coming in April - and how to beat them
In the final episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show of the season, the Money Saving Expert highlighted what people have in store in what is coined "Awful April"
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Mars makes big change to Galaxy chocolate bars – and it means you'll pay more
Fans of Mars Wrigley's "Smooth Milk" Galaxy bar were frustrated after seeing the 110g sized bar had increased from 99p to £1.50 in supermarkets
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Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury's set to close hundreds of stores this Easter
Under UK Law in England and Wales, stores which are larger than 280 square metres have to close on Easter Sunday and Christmas Day
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Martin Lewis issues two week warning for couples who risk missing out on £1,242
The marriage tax allowance allows the higher earner in your relationship to lower their tax bill by transferring the personal allowance of the lower earner, the Money Saving Expert explained
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Muslims share how rising prices have affected their Ramadan celebrations
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims will fast during the hours of daylight and will break their fast at Iftar after sunset where friends, family and members of the community often gather to enjoy a large meal together
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Just Eat to axe 1,700 workers as demand for food delivery slows
Just Eat says the move comes as it tries to "reorganise and simplify" its delivery operation as part of an "ongoing goal" to improve efficiency
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Martin Lewis shares 'rule of thumb' that could lower your water bill
In April, water bills are to see the biggest increase in bills for around 20 years, with the annual bill for an average household in England and Wales hitting £448