All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

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Nationwide slashing up to 450 jobs as part of huge business shake-up
The Nationwide Building Society spokesperson said the job losses would enable the building society to "increase investment in the value and service we provide our members"
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House of Fraser closing shops across UK – list of sites at risk of shutting
House of Fraser was saved from collapse by Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley back in 2018 which saved the department store chain's 59 stores however only 30 sites now remain
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Martin Lewis forced to deliver devastating blow to woman facing £500 rent hike
For the recent episode, Martin Lewis brought in a rental expert Siobhan Taylor-Ward, who is a housing solicitor at Vauxhall Law Centre and works to support renters
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New Look closing stores across UK - see list of branches shutting for good
New Look will be closing shops across the UK and said it was working to find "suitable alternative roles" for the staff affected - see the list of locations below
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Thousands of struggling households can get £650 in free cash – how to claim
The money is available through the Government's Household Support Fund which gave local councils a cut of £421million to help households struggling the most with the cost of living
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Cleaning hack costing just 29p could help you save money on your energy bills
Cleaning experts at the End of Tenancy Cleaning company have shared their tips when it comes to cleaning common kitchen items and making them more energy efficient
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Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to every Tesco shopper with a Clubcard
Tesco Clubcard vouchers are only valid for two years and many are expiring at the end of this month although, the Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared a "crafty" way shoppers can extend them further
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'Digital pound' could be launched by the Bank of England - what we know so far
The Bank of England said the "digital pound" would not be "volatile" like cryptocurrencies because it would come from a legislated organisation rather than a private sector
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Tesco shoppers slam 'awful' checkouts and complain they 'might as well use Lidl'
Last year Tesco announced it was to remove some of its traditional checkouts from many of its larger stores to move to more self-service tills and this was decision was met with divided opinion
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Thousands to face energy bill rise in April due to little-known charge
The energy regulator Ofgem says the standing charge has been capped at 46p for electricity and 28p for gas, however, this is only for a select few customer groups
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BP profits double to record £23billion as millions suffer sky-high energy bills
BP has reported an annual profit of £23billion which is the highest in its history with a whopping £23billion having been made in the last three months of 2022 alone
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Supermarket to give kids a free warm breakfast every day this February half-term
Children will be able to get a free bowl of Quaker porridge from 8am to 12pm every day in 205 Asda supermarket cafes across February half term on top of the existing £1 kids main meal deal
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Millions don't need to pay this 'priority' bill for the next two months
Most local authorities offer alternative payment methods for Council Tax to help spread the cost, and you can choose which one suits you the best
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Martin Lewis warns millions could have savings over £1000 but don't know it
Martin Lewis told viewers that if they were born between September 1 2002 and January 2 2011, or have a child who was, they could have cash saved into a Child Trust Fund (CTF)
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Woman loses £14,500 after falling for man on Facebook group in romance con
Mary and her online partner sent each other messages daily and occasionally spoke over the phone, he also sent pictures of himself in different places and with his daughter, so Mary believed he was who he said he was
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Household appliance mistake could be adding up to £340 to your energy bills
When your electrical appliances age, they lose their efficiency and to function properly they start consuming a lot more energy which then in turn runs up the cost of your energy bill
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Martin Lewis urges people to claim 'huge' state pension top-up - see if you can
On a recent episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show, Martin Lewis explained what Specified Adult Childcare Credits were and how you could benefit from them
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Poundstretcher announces plan to open 50 new stores and workers get 10% pay rise
Poundstretcher has opened around 30 sites across the UK in the last year and currently has over 350 shops nationwide with over 6,000 employees
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Brits swimming in debt could save thousands in 'unfair' fees thanks to new rules
Consumers who enter a debt solution which is not right for them can face dire consequences and could force them to stay in debt for much longer
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Thousands missing out on £34 a month free help for food costs - how to claim
The free cash comes through the NHS Healthy Start scheme which can give you a prepaid card offering between £4.25 and £8.50 a week to spend on your food shop
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900,000 households will get £400 energy bill help this month - see who'll get it
The UK Government announced that the Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding application portal is expected to be up and running by Monday, February 27, 2023
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Martin Lewis asked by dad earning £30,000 if being on benefits 'would be better'
The dad of two told the Money Saving Expert that he and his partner have eight-month-old twins and are currently facing a staggering £3,000 a month bill for childcare
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You could be paying £250 more for your energy due to obscure rule - how to check
This quirk in determining the price of electricity has meant UK households have overpaid by up to £7.2billion throughout 2021 and 2022 according to the new research
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Check if you’re missing out on extra cold weather cash worth up to £600
The majority of the Government's support schemes are still going and those that are not will still allow you to raise a claim until the end of March so
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'British Gas forced me onto a prepayment meter while I was at hospital'
Jaki spoke to Mirror Money today after an investigation by the Times revealed that British Gas "routinely" sends debt collectors to break into customers’ homes and force-fit pay-as-you-go meters, even when they are known to be vulnerable