All news by author: Ruby Flanagan

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Aldi to slash price of Christmas vegetables to 15p kicking off price war
The supermarket chain announced today that from Monday, December 18 until Sunday, December 24 the price of some Christmas vegetable favourites will be cut
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Driver warning as simple tyre mistake could land you with £10,000 fine
The car experts at Swansway Motor Group told the Mirror that during the winter months, it was "important" that drivers check their tyres as failures could "lead to dire consequences"
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DWP powers to check bank accounts stir up fears for future of state pension
The DWP are currently in the process of being granted new powers to inspect the bank accounts of benefit claimants in a bid to reduce fraud in the benefits system
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Homeowners may receive compensation payout after being sold 'rip off' mortgages
Solicitors at the legal firm Teacher Stern are set to represent around 160 homeowners in a case at the High Court against the Bank of Scotland - which is now part of the Lloyds Banking Group - next month
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British Gas reopens energy support scheme giving struggling households £1,500
The support scheme - called the Individuals and Families Fund - is delivered by the British Gas Energy Trust charity, the scheme reopened for new applications on December 4 and will be running until March next year
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New cheapest UK supermarket named after budget brand knocked off top spot
Each month Which? compares the price of a basket and a trolley of goods from each of the major UK supermarkets to find which one is the cheapest and the most expensive
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DWP explains how new powers to snoop through your bank account could work
The DWP is currently working on measures to help reduce levels of fraud in the benefits system - one measure would allow the DWP to access information on a claimant's bank account
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Full list of energy suppliers offering households £150 off bills this winter
The Warm Home Discount scheme opened on October 16 and those eligible are being informed on when they will receive the discount from their supplier - you do not need to make an application
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Mortgage warning as 500,000 Brits to face payment hikes in next three months
Analysis collated by household money-saving app Nous.co shows around 460,000 households are coming to the end of their fixed-rate mortgages over the next three months
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DWP Universal Credit claimants face £50 fine if they don't make simple check
The DWP can hand out £50 fines to those who do not declare overpayments of their benefit meaning Universal Credit claimants should always double-check their monthly payments
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Cinema chain to open five new branches before Christmas - see full list
Omniplex Cinema Group is Ireland's largest cinema company and today it announced it had taken on the sites from Empire Cinema after it fell into administration back in July
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Banish window condensation in the morning with this flower in your bedroom
A glass expert has shared five ways you can reduce condensation build up on your bedroom windows - and one tip sees you use certain flowers and houseplants to help absorb the moisture
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All the Walkers crisp flavours axed this year as fans mourn losing cult classics
Some flavours of Walker's crisps such as salt and vinegar and cheese and onion have stood the test of time, however, some flavours such as beef and onion have fallen off the shelves
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The cost of running an air fryer in December 2023 compared to an oven
Mirror Money has compared the cost of running the hailed money saving kitchen gadget the air fryer - alongside the cost of buying one - against the conventional oven to see which is cheaper
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Cleaning expert's 'window trick' is 'most effective' at stopping mould forming
To help households avoid mould developing in their homes this winter, cleaning expert Nancy Emergy has shared the most 'effective and affordable' tip to try - and it costs as little as £3
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Heated airer or dehumidifier - which one is the cheapest way to dry clothes
Mirror Money has compiled the cost to run both appliances - as well as the tumble dryer -so you can decide the best option for your energy bills and how to dry your clothes easily
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Expert issues urgent warning on viral condensation hack using washing up liquid
Condensation build up on windows is a common problem when temperatures drop and the real issue with it is that it can lead to black mould - however there's one viral hack people are being warned against doing
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Households getting free £200 cost of living payment to help cover bills
Birmingham City Council will be providing its residents with free cash payments worth £200 through its Hardship Grant Community Fund with the cash aiming to support residents with food costs and energy payments
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Wetherspoons to shut yet another pub today after a string of closures this year
Locals will be able to enjoy a drink in the Foxley Hatch in Purley until midnight tonight and once the pub shuts sadly it will not be reopening
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New Look, Homebase and WH Smith all closing stores this weekend - full list
Five retailers will be closing shops across the country over the weekend and below is a full list of which stores the chains are shutting for good
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Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning and recalls food product due to health risk
Lidl has recalled its XXL Ocean Sea Cooked and Peeled Large Prawns because they contain sulphites which is not mentioned on the label
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Wetherspoons to shut another pub this month - just weeks before Christmas
Wetherspoons said that the decision to sell its pubs was a "commercial one" and it was a "misinterpretation" to suggest the move was down to difficult trading conditions
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Barclays to shut 18 more bank branches - see full list of closures
Just this month, Barclays has announced that 34 bank branches will close next year as more people choose to do their banking online
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DWP issues 'deadline' warning as thousands missing out on £3,900 help each year
The average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,900 per year and as well as this if pensioners put in a successful claim before December 10 then they will also get the £300 cost of living payment too
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DWP repays over 80,000 people up to £12,000 after pension mistake
The DWP previously announced that a large number of women who reached state pension age before April 2016 had been underpaid their state pension