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TK Maxx, New Look, B&Q, Wetherspoons and more announce closures - see full list
Major retailers including TK Maxx, New Look, Paperchase, B&Q and House of Fraser are set to close in the latest blow to the UK high street, as they grapple with high inflation and the cost of living crisis
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'I tried Aldi's £3 per head Valentine's Day meal - it wasn't what I expected'
In a bid to prove romance can be relished on a budget, Aldi has unveiled a £3 three-course meal deal for Valentine's Day. Mirror writer Danielle tried it out with her partner to see just how swoon-worthy the dishes are
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Woman sacked 'for being annoying' and 'eating loudly' in open office
A woman who had worked at a company for five years has been fired for 'being annoying' after doing things such as 'eating loudly'. Now a HR and Employment Law expert has explained whether that is legal
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'My dry cleaner told me how to get stubborn stains out of clothes - it's simple'
A woman has shared the laundry hack that her dry cleaner taught her for getting stubborn set stains out of clothes - and it only requires one common kitchen item
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Another supermarket announces nationwide ban on vape product - full list
Asda initially said it was only working with the Elf Bar 600 supplier, however, it has now joined other major UK supermarkets temporarily banning the sale of the vape product
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Expert warns drying clothes on radiator could cause mould - and hike up bills
An expert has warned people not to dry their clothes on radiators as it could be encouraging mould to grow - he shared a selection of fast-drying methods while reducing the risk
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Retro-lover transforms 'bachelor pad' to 'absolutely nuts' 1970s fantasy home
Estelle Bilson's semi-detached home in Manchester features shag pile rugs, psychedelic wallpaper, and lots of orange. The 70s-obsessed mum hopes to encourage other homeowners to be bold in their design choices
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Inside high street shop where everything is free - see what is on offer
Maya Amangeldiyeva runs "Maya's Free Shop" in Herne Hill and urges everyone and anyone to come by and stock up on whatever they are short on as she wants to help where she can
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Martin Lewis warns Brits of 'frightening' 20% energy bill rise just weeks away
Martin Lewis suggested that the additional rise from £2,500 to £3,000 in April could force nearly two million households into fuel poverty increasing the overall number to around 8.4million
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Nationwide is offering 5% cashback on your supermarket shop - how to get it
The cashback is capped at £10 each month, per card, and applies against both in-person and online spends - this means to get the maximum cashback, you'd need to spend £200
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TK Maxx and Homesense to shut stores in weeks – see list of closures
The closures of the one TK Maxx branch in Scotland, the one Homesense site in Manchester, and the relocation of the Swansea site are set to be completed by the end of March
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New Look introduces new £1.99 fee - and shoppers aren't happy about it
New Look has started charging customers £1.99 to return online orders by post - but shoppers can still return unwanted items in-person at their nearest store for free
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McDonald's to bring back fan-favourite menu addition - and it's here to stay
McDonald's have announced plans to bring back a fan-favourite menu item on February 15 - and this time, it'll be staying on the menu as a permanent addition
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Woman shares 39p hack to stop trousers dragging on the floor - with no sewing
A woman has shared her hack that stops her trousers from dragging on the floor when she walks - and it doesn't involve breaking out the sewing kit to adjust the hems
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UK narrowly avoids recession for second time in a year but set for one in 2023
The figures come amid predictions that about one in four will be "unable to meet in full their planned energy and food bills from their post-tax income" in the 2023-24 financial year
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Wilko is bringing back its half price pick and mix sweet deal for the half term
Sweet-toothed customers can get their hands on Wilko's famous pick and mix deal once again - but not for long
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Energy bill cap rise a 'national act of harm' as energy firms share £84bn
As analysis shows five energy firms shared out £84billion to shareholders, Martin Lewis slammed Tory plans to raise the cap on energy bills and urged the Chancellor to postpone
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Waitrose shoppers outraged over 'tone deaf' food message in UK supermarkets
Waitrose has defended its "perfect for the food bank" promotion which aims to encourage supermarket shoppers to purchase products to give to its food bank donation scheme
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Mrs Hinch fans rave over £2 cloths that are 'game changers' for cleaning windows
Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have hailed a set of cloths as 'game-changers' for cleaning windows and keeping metal surfaces shiny - and they're less than £2 each
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Greggs super fan dubbed 'Greggs on legs' staggered at cheap outlet prices
A man who loves Greggs so much that he's earned the nickname 'Greggs on legs' has been left gobsmacked by the low prices at a Greggs' bakery outlet, where some products are sold at less than half price
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Deliveroo to cut 9% of its workforce as mass tech giant jobs cull continues
Food delivery giant Deliveroo went on a hiring spree during Covid lockdowns - but the business has now been hit as the cost of living forces customers to cut back
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Asda is giving away free £5 reward to brand new customers - how to claim yours
To take advantage of Asda's "First Scan Bonus" offer, all shoppers need to do is download the Asda Rewards app, sign up for an account and complete one shop at the supermarket
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Thousands more families could get up to £10,000 payment under benefits shake-up
Cohabiting parents with dependent children can now apply for Bereavement Support Payment - previously, this help was only available to parents who were married or in a civil partnership
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Wetherspoon hikes prices with cost of pint up 29p and meals up 75p - see list
The surges in Wetherspoons menu prices shouldn't be too shocking for punters as the pub chain hinted at price hikes during its trading update to investors in January of this year
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B&Q closing eight locations within weeks – full list of shops affected
The staff impacted by the decision to close B&Q's "mini-markets" at Asda sites are to be offered alternative roles in nearby stores