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'I saved £345 during Second Hand September - I'm tempted to ditch ASOS for good'
Self-confessed shopaholic Danielle Kate Wroe decided to take on Oxfam's Second Hand September challenge, and she was pleasantly surprised by the gems she managed to find
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Energy scheme offering £150 off electricity bills reopens this month
The Warm Home Discount scheme is available in England, Scotland and Wales, with the money deducted from your electricity bill, rather than cash payment into your energy account
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Money and mental health - how to get out of debt and find the help you need
Millions of people are experiencing money and mental health issues and tackling these problems can seem scary - consumer rights expert Martyn James is here to help you step-by-step
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Millions set for lower energy bills from today as Ofgem price cap drops
Lower energy bills will be good news for families that have faced rocketing gas and electricity costs, but the Ofgem price cap is still far higher than in previous years
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'I tested 5 supermarket own brand instant coffees - one stood out above rest'
With the cost of living still rising, many people will be turning their backs on expensive beverages from cafés and picking up instant coffee from their local supermarket. The Mirror's Danielle Kate Wroe reviewed instant coffees at Morrisons, Co-op, M&S, Tesco and Lidl to find the best one
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'Extremely rare' £5 note up for sale could fetch £16,000 at auction
The £5 banknote, dated July 12, 1900, was first issued at the Bank of England’s Leeds branch and is one of a few that still exist, and could exceed its estimated value of £12,000 to £16,000
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Every major high street shop closing down outlets next month from Boots to Wilko
Wilko, Boots, Iceland and M&S are among the major UK retailers that have announced store closures in recent weeks - with the British Retail Consortium mainly blaming lockdowns and high business rates
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Plumbing exper shares common drying mistake that rack up your energy bill
Popping clothes on top of the heater to dry is a go-to for many but it's not as budget-friendly as you may think - in fact, it'll cost you a lot more
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Argos axes payment option before Christmas as shoppers now can't afford presents
Devastated shoppers say the decision means they won't be unable to afford gifts for their families and friends in the latest blow for Brits during the cost of living crisis
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Natural ingredient lifts brown silicone mould from bathroom tiles effortlessly
Mould around your bathroom tiles can be stubborn to remove and presents a real health risk, this natural ingredient recommended by an expert promises to remove mould easily
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Last day for millions to do energy meter reading before Ofgem price cap falls
The Ofgem price cap is falling from £2,074 a year to £1,923 for the typical dual fuel home with average energy consumption, paying by direct debit, from tomorrow
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Drivers warned over car error that could land you £10,000 fine this winter
The minimum legal tyre tread depth for cars in the UK is 1.6mm - if your tyre is less than this, then you could face of fine of up to £2,500 per tyre, plus three points on your licence
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Tesco unveils 'exciting' change in bid for shoppers to save money
Tesco stores will see an 'exciting' change rollout in stores across the country from next week as the supermarket swaps its traditional food packaging on over 100 own-label products
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Boots closing 300 stores - full list of shops being axed in the next few weeks
High street retailer Boots has said there are no proposed redundancies despite the plan to shut 300 stores, as it intends to redeploy affected workers to nearby shops
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'Instantly whiten' dingy old towels with £1 product alongside your detergent
White towels can often be a sophisticated addition to a bathroom as they can remind people of luxurious hotels, but they can be difficult to keep looking bright. This tip will change everything
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Cleaning fanatics share £1 trick to banish condensation from windows this winter
Many people will start to notice condensation forming on their windows when they wake up - and if left untreated, can cause some nasty health issues, but this cheap trick will help banish it
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Simple home hack can reduce heat loss 'by 30%' this winter and slash bills
There are some simple and easy ways to keep your home warm this winter without having to break the bank - and one trick can help to reduce heat loss by up to 30%
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Family of six boosts income by extra £24,000 - thanks to unclaimed benefits
It comes as figures show a whopping £19 billion worth of benefits go unclaimed each year across the UK - as many don't realise what they are entitled to
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Cost of living payment worth £300 due next month - full eligibility explained
The £300 cost of living payment is being sent from October 31 to the most vulnerable people and low-income families to help with rising bills
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'I've already cooked most of my Christmas dinner - it saves stress on the day'
A mum-of-two has shared how she's already cooked most of her Christmas dinner dishes three months early - so she won't be occupied on the kitchen on the big day
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Sainsbury's makes huge change to 27 everyday items in stores and online
Sainsbury's has started switching the plastic packaging, both in-stores and online, across 27 toilet roll and kitchen towel products, as part of plans to reduce its plastic use
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'I took a gamble buying an unopened storage unit for £465 and hit the jackpot'
A YouTuber said that it was his 'goal' for this year to buy an abandoned storage unit - so when he did it and potentially made a whopping profit, he was thrilled
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Martin Lewis’ MSE explains how to get free pizza and hot drink at Greggs
Greggs customers can get free pizza and a hot drink if they download and sign up to the bakery chain's app before October 16 - we explain what you need to know about the deal
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Martin Lewis explains ‘golden rule’ for savers and urges people to act now
Savings rates have been slowly rising over the past year, after fourteen Bank of England base rate rises - but Martin Lewis has warned they may start to drop now
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Keeping 'bags with water' in your freezer will save hundreds on your bills
As winter draws in many of us will be thinking about how we can keep our energy bills low, and according to one savings expert, storing bags of water in the freezer can help