All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

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Martin Lewis issues warning to households about £200 energy bill support payment
Martin Lewis told viewers that the Government has said that it has given out the £200 alternative energy support payment, however, some people may have received the cash yet
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Millions of Brits have days left to avoid up to 17.3% broadband hike this April
The comparison site Uswitch estimates that around 11 million people who are out of their initial contract period could dodge the hike by switching to a new deal now
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£76m in forgotten accounts to be used to help cost of living - find lost cash
The cash will be collected through the Dormant Assets Scheme, which unlocks money from forgotten bank and building society accounts, when it is not possible to reunite people with their lost money
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McDonald's extends popular 20% off discount - see who is eligible for money off
The 20% discount was first introduced back in July 2021 and it was launched as a "thank you" to emergency service workers and Mcdonald's plans to keep the scheme "indefinitely"
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Savers given more time to boost their pension by £10,000s as deadline extended
The official extension comes after members of the public raised concerns about missing out as many were struggling to get through to jammed DWP and HMRC phone lines
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Two Wetherspoons pubs close down with another 34 at risk - see full list
Wetherspoons is one of the most popular pub chains in the UK and have over 800 sites but the chain has not managed to dodge the effects of the rising cost of living and are closing a large number of its sites
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Exact date you should turn off your heating off by to save money on energy bills
Even though it may not feel like it, spring is on its way and by the end of this month, the UK should be seeing temperatures a little warmer than we are experiencing now
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National Grid issues warning as UK braced for five days of snow and ice
The move to power the coal-fired stations comes as temperatures in the UK are predicted to fall as low as -15 degrees in some areas of Scotland, which beats the previous record of -10.4 degrees set in January
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Lidl staff to get third pay rise in a year this month - but there's a catch
This small increase in wages is the third seen by Lidl staff over the last 12 months with pay increases announced happening in both March and October of 2022
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Side hustle that 'makes hundreds' by reselling Tesco and Home Bargains products
The reselling trend sees budding entrepreneurs take heavily discounted products from budget stores and supermarkets and sell them on for profit through Amazon and other sites
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Supplier explains why supermarkets don't have tomatoes but your greengrocer does
Simon Conley, who runs Fountain Fresh at New Smithfield Market said there was a shortage of tomatoes but the wider issue was something that had been "building for years"
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WH Smith to launch new high-end stationery stores to fill gap left by Paperchase
The new standalone Curi.o.city stores will sell gifts, stationery and souvenirs from a mix of third-party brands which aims to fill the gap in the market left by Paperchase
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Landlord to pay 95% of rent back after after court ruling over 'unfit' home
The court ruled that the tenant's home was "not fit for human habitation" and the landlord had "acted in cynical disregard of his obligations as a landlord"
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Morrisons 'puts 1,000 jobs at risk' with plan to ditch maintenance suppliers
The maintenance suppliers, who have been with Morrisons for decades, are reported to have been informed that their contracts may end in July
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'I lost £160 after being scammed into buying fake Dua Lipa tickets'
Will is a massive music fan and when he saw Dua Lipa was touring, he knew he needed to be there and risked losing hundreds of pounds to see the singer live in concert
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Supermarkets doing the most to help with cost of living - including pay rises
In response to the current cost of living crisis, supermarkets in the UK have introduced a number of different measures to try and support customers
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Inside biggest UK charity shop where you can buy designer labels for £2.99
The Thrift vintage shop opened three years ago and has built up a strong following from students who attended the store's popular "kilo sales"
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Royal Mail to raise stamp prices by 'record breaking' amount in April
Royal Mail has said the decision to up the price was made after "careful consideration" and in light of the 25% drop in letter volumes since the Covid-19 pandemic
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Asda shopper saves £40 on food shop by looking for 'hidden' price labels
The Asda regular told YorkshireLive they were an "Asda Rewards" member and made the £50 saving by keeping an eye out for Asda Rewards labels in their local store
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DIY fix costing just £1 could help stop your boiler breaking down
As temperatures fall next week, Toolstation warns that insufficiently insulated condensate pipes are likely to freeze up and cause boilers to stop working - which could cost you
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Martin Lewis says he is 85% sure energy bills won't rise in April
Martin Lewis' comments come after the BBC reported yesterday that some energy firms are preparing to amend bills with the expectation the Government will keep support at or near current levels
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Martin Lewis fan explains how they claimed £9,800 after following his advice
This week's MoneySavingExpert newsletter's "success of the week" was from Rhianne who told her friend about Martin Lewis' advice about backdated bereavement support
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Clintons to shut more stores this month - see if your local is affected
The card retailer, which has been a key player on the UK's high street since 1968, will be closing its stores in Bolton and Whitehaven
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Thousands of savers could get extra time to boost state pension by £10,000s
The Government said on Wednesday that if customers were unable to pay voluntary contributions by April then it will consider payments made after the cut off
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All the government payments and cost of living help you could get this month
The cost of living crisis is still hitting millions hard and those who are eligible for Government support should be aware of what they can get