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Martin Lewis shares 'rule of thumb' that could lower your water bill
In April, water bills are to see the biggest increase in bills for around 20 years, with the annual bill for an average household in England and Wales hitting £448
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Expert urges people to stop drying clothes on radiators as it can cause mould
A cleaning expert has warmed people against a clothes drying habit that will not only cause condensation and lead to mould growing in your home - but will also be costly on bills
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Ramadan 2023 supermarket deals in full - from Asda to Tesco and Morrisons
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and this year Ramadan will start on the evening of Wednesday, March 22 and end 30 days later on April 21
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Seven 'unusual' road signs could see you slapped with £1,000 fine if ignored
There are hundreds of different road signs in the UK, each with its own meaning and most drivers are aware of and understand a large majority of them however, there are a few which are a little more obscure
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Drivers furious over 'discriminatory' plans to ditch pay and display machines
Some motorists have argued that councils getting rid of machines amounts to “discrimination against the elderly” and anyone else who doesn’t have - or want - a smartphone
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Energy firm is giving thousands of customers free £50 credit if they switch
Those switching will be signed up to Ovo's Standard Variable Tariff which is currently under the Government's Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) of £2,500 for the average household a year
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Energy bills could fall below £2,000 but Brits to still pay 'considerably more'
Investment bank Investec today predicted that a typical energy bill will drop to £1,981 in July, then £1,966 in October - this is down from £2,500 paid now under the Energy Price Guarantee
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Wetherspoon is selling pints for £2.15 - but only for a limited time
The deal is part of the Wetherspoon Real Ale festival, which will run from March 22 to April 2 - here is everything you need to know, including which drinks are included
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'I cleared Asda's shelves after seeing laundry deals – I'll be sorted for years'
A woman has shown off her haul after clocking a number of fantastic washing product deals at Asda, but some feel she should have left at least some items on the shelves for other shoppers
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What the current banking turmoil means for you, your mortgage and your pension
Financial authorities are now trying to prevent problems spreading throughout the global banking system and a repeat of the disastrous financial meltdown of 2008
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Four simple rules helped thrifty mum save more than £24,000 in a single year
When Jessica Barclay's saving diminished as a result of the pandemic, maternity leave and the cost of living crisis, she took on a challenge in 2022 which helped her save
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Lidl answers fans demands and relaunches its viral merch to 'dominate SS23'
If you missed out on the viral Lidl trainers, don't worry as the supermarket is relaunching its popular merchandise in a matter of days - all with a 90s vibe and low price
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Woman shares 'lifesaving' £3 IKEA product that makes moving home a breeze
The woman took to TikTok to rave about her discovery which makes the arduous process of packing up your belongings much easier - some have branded the products a "lifesaver"
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Top paying jobs you can get without a university degree - and one pays £90,000
The average student in the UK is expected to have a debt of around £43,000 after completing their university course and many are turning away from this traditional route into work
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M&S to shut historic store next month - list of other shop closures coming soon
M&S announced last year that it was closing 67 of its larger shops as part of a major shake-up and was going to focus more of its attention on M&S Simply Food
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Ramadan 2023 and your employment rights explained if you are fasting during work
Ramadan will start on the evening of March 22 (this Wednesday) and end 30 days later on April 21 - here are your employment rights if you're due to fast while working
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Wetherspoons announces major breakfast change due to nationwide shortage
The popular budget pub chain has announced it will no longer serve tomatoes with its fry-ups amid the UK tomato shortage. As well as this, cucumbers are also said to be low in stock.
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McDonald's unveils new game with £10k cash prizes and Coca-Cola glasses
Fast food giant McDonald's is launching a brand new Monopoly-style promotion where fans can win millions of prizes – from £10,000 cash to Coca-Cola glasses and free food
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DWP Universal Credit claims update as free help scheme given £22million boost
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it is extending the “Help to Claim” scheme with an extra £22million investment to keep the scheme going
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Tesco has changed its logo - and you could win £1,000 if you spot new design
You may be able to catch a glimpse of Tesco's new Easter logo across its delivery vans, billboards, social media posts, in-store signage, digital advertising, and TV adverts from today
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TK Maxx to open new store in old Debenhams site as part of UK expansion
The bargain retailer will open a 30,000sq ft shop in the White City mall in the autumn - and it says this is one of four new branches set to launch in the UK this year
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Trinny Woodall's three-minute make-up for busy mums and speedy foundation test
Trinny Woodall explains how much base you really need while professional make-up artist John Corcoran demonstrates an easy three-minute make-up look for people on the go
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Martin Lewis warns prices are unlikely to get cheaper - even if inflation falls
Martin Lewis warned that if inflation does eventually come down, then it sadly won't likely lead to prices dropping too as he appeared at the Ideal Home Show last week
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Pay and display parking machines to be scrapped in major change for UK drivers
Campaigners say the move over to widespread app use would be “disastrous for anyone without a smartphone” and could “alienate some people, including the elderly”
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Cleaning whizz's £1.50 trick to 'dissolve' hair in drains takes 15 minutes
Houseproud Mrs Hinch devotees have shared their thrifty £1.50 trick for 'dissolving' any frustrating clumps of hair currently blocking your bathroom drain, and it won't take you any long than 15 minutes