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Pret hikes price of five-a-day coffee subscription by 20% in blow for customers
Pret A Manger has hiked the price of its coffee subscription from £25 to £30 a month from today for new subscribers - it comes just over a year after the price jumped from £20
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Energy firms urged to refund 16m homes as they sit on £6.7bn of your cash
More than 16 million households have built up credit balances with their supplier, according to research - and the amount has soared from £5.3bn last year
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Matalan rolls out new charge in all its stores - and some shoppers are fuming
Clothing giants Matalan have brought in another fee to reduce plastic waste by this time charging 10p for coat hangers, leaving some shoppers furious
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Iceland to shut more stores in weeks after 'decline in business' - see full list
The frozen foods giant has said it plans to shut its Iceland store in Flint, Wales, with its last day open for business reportedly set to be May 27.
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McDonald's UK settles debate after Peta claims fries aren't vegetarian
Peta has sparked a massive debate after claiming McDonald's fries aren't suitable for vegetarians, but the fast food giant has settled the panic once and for all
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Parents praise Mattel for Barbie which creates representation for 'community'
The launch of Mattel's first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been met with widespread acclaim as excited parents say they're looking forward to seeing the barbie in shops
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Dolmio announces major change and fans are worried they 'won't recognise it'
Popular pasta sauce brand Dolmio has announced a major logo rebrand, with some worried they won't be able to 'recognise it' in the supermarket for a while until they get used to it
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Tesco May bank holiday 2023 opening times - see if stores are open this Monday
Due to the May bank holiday, Brits usually working a nine to five jobs get to enjoy a three-day weekend - but it also means supermarket opening times may change
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Sainsbury's May bank holiday 2023 opening times - see when shops will open
The early May bank holiday falls this Monday (May 1) and is the first of three bank holidays to come next month - so when will Sainsbury's superstores and convenience stores open this weekend?
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Asda is selling Coronation caterpillar cake to celebrate King Charles' big day
If you're a fan of caterpillar cakes then hold onto your crown as Asda has announced the release of royal-themed chocolate treats ahead of King Charles III's Coronation
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Asda May bank holiday 2023 opening times - see what time stores will open
In 2023, the early May bank holiday falls on Monday, May 1 and once again supermarket opening hours can change to reflect this
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Aldi May bank holiday 2023 opening times explained - see if your store is open
This weekend marks the first of three bank holidays in May - but will your local Aldi remain open this weekend? Here is everything you need to know so you can plan your time off
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Aldi fan discovers speedy self-checkout hack that makes life much easier
An Aldi fan has wowed fellow shoppers with a self-checkout hack that will help you be in and out of the store in 'lightening speed' – but it's not possible at all supermarkets
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Mattel unveils first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome in historic launch
Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome. To mark the launch, the iconic brand has teamed up on a campaign with British model Ellie Goldstein, who has the condition
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Suzhichou scarf Amazon scam explained as mystery parcels turn up on doorsteps
Consumer experts at Which? has warned many people are receiving unsolicited “Suzhichou” branded scarves they didn’t order - and this is all part of a "brushing" scam designed to boost seller ratings
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HMRC warns people getting Tax Credits to act now or risk benefits being stopped
If you claim Tax Credits then you will need to renew your claim each year, if you don't you risk having your benefits stopped
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Energy bills warning as households could pay more on top of existing charges
Ofgem is reportedly considering an extra charge to bills as stricter rules for forced prepayment installations are expected to impact the finances of energy suppliers
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Tesco to scrap ‘use by’ dates on 30 own brand products
Tesco said ditching "use by" dates would prevent "perfectly edible food" from being thrown away and would allow shoppers to “use their own judgement"
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'I compared M&S 'magic' slimming leggings to Primark's - one pair won by a mile'
If you're looking for a new pair of leggings that are going to make you look amazing, then Birmingham Live's Emily Collis has got you covered - she tried two pairs, and there was a clear winner
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Everything you need to know about cost of living payments as £301 hits accounts
The next cost of living payment, worth £301 and the first instalment of the £900 cost of living payment, is hitting back accounts from today - but what other help is coming?
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Primark expands click and collect to 32 more stores - see full list of locations
The high street fashion chain will now be offering the popular service in 57 of its stores - which is nearly a third of all its shops
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Grocery price inflation dips - but shoppers still paying 17.3% more
Analysts at Kantar today revealed grocery price inflation dropped slightly to 17.3% for the four weeks to April 16 - down marginally from a record 17.5%
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Peacocks 'looking to open new stores in 20 former M&Co sites'
One "property insider," told Drapers magazine that Peacocks was looking to take over some of M&Co's "better trading stores"
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Full list of benefits that don't qualify for cost of living payment
The first of three cost of living payments worth a total of £900 will start to be paid out from tomorrow - and around eight million people will see this cash
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Exact code that will show in your bank when £301 cost of living payment arrives
The £301 cash payment is the first of three instalments that will make up the £900 cost of living cash over the next year - see who is eligible for the help and when it will arrive