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Sainsbury’s is testing out new electronic security cabinets with touchscreens
Sainsbury's is trialling the new electronic security cabinets in the alcohol aisles of a “small number of stores” as part of its wider plans to prevent shoplifters
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Wine and spirits industry calls on Chancellor to cut alcohol duty at Budget
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association says last year's increases had a "immediate and negative impact" on UK businesses
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Government's 4G rural coverage plan behind schedule, warns National Audit Office
The scheme involves mobile operators sharing infrastructure to boost mobile signal in rural areas
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First-time buyers typically paying £20,000 below market average, says Zoopla
They're getting their first houses for an average of £244,100 which is 8% below the market average
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Royal Mail announces 'important' service update affecting 5,000 locations
Royal Mail customers will be able to send large parcel sized packages as first or second class, or as tracked mail, at Collect+ sites from next month, before it rolls out to 5,000 locations
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HSBC reveals record profits of £24bn as chief sees pay double to £10.6m
The bank said its pre-tax profit surged by nearly 80% to top £24 billion in 2023, up from £13.6 billion the year before
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Heathrow on the up as it records £38m profit for first time since pandemic
The owners of the UK airport reported underlying pre-tax profits of £38 million in 2023, against losses of £684 million the previous year and marking the first time it has made a profit since 2019
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BAE Systems' order backlog hits record £70bn as world powers update defences
The business said it now had "a high level of visibility of our revenues for many years to come", with some of the programmes running "well into the next decade"
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Housebuilder Vistry defends decision to hike boss's pay despite revolt
Vistry said it recognised the concerns people have but was standing by the pay policy
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Martin Lewis warning over 'pointless' transactions made by millions of people
Martin Lewis has explained how there are three different types of regular payments that you should be aware of - and warned how millions of people may be wasting money
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Lloyds profits surge by 57% but bank sets aside £450m for car finance probe
The banking group said it made a pre-tax profit of £7.5 billion over 2023, rising by 57% compared with the £4.8 billion made in 2022, and coming in ahead of analysts' expectations
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Couple refused mortgage on £335,000 home after bank didn't recognise Mx title
Ruth and G were devastated when they were denied the home of their dreams but they fought against the decision to help other non-binary couples escape the same nightmare
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Millions of households expected to see energy bills drop by £272 from April 1
Lower energy bills will be good news for families that have faced increasing gas and electricity costs in recent years
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Thousands urged to check bank account today for £299 cost of living payment
Today (February 22) is the final day the £299 cost of living payment is expected to hit bank accounts for anyone who is already eligible - we explain everything you need to know
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Lidl issues urgent food recall for sweet treat after possible contamination
A number of sweet treats have been recalled by supermarket Lidl as there are concerns over a possible metal contamination which could make them dangerous to eat
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Aldi to create 5,500 jobs in huge expansion as it plans hundreds of new stores
Aldi will be hiring for store assistants, managers and cleaners across new shops after confirming plans to expand its retail estate from 1,000 stores to 1,500 sites
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New changes to car tax rates could cost petrol and diesel drivers hundreds
The new Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) fees will rise in line with the Retail Price Index (RPI) inflation from April 1, 2024 - this will impact petrol, diesel and hybrid drivers but motorists with a fully electric vehicle are still exempt
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DIY expert shares £9 hack to stop cold draughts - saving money on energy bills
As more freezing temperatures are expected to hit parts of the UK in the coming days, an expert has explained how to stop cold draughts from sneaking into the house. Plus, it costs less than £9
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Drivers warned that MOT test prices could rise to £372 over next 50 years
Experts are now predicting that the price of an MOT could rise to over £80 per test by 2034 and then to £372 by 2074 due to rising costs for garages and the ongoing Cost of Living crisis
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Experts share exactly how latest recession will compare to horrors of 2008
The UK economy fell into recession at the end of 2023, new figures released this month show, but how does it compare to the Great Recession that devastated the nation in 2008?
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DWP confirms Universal Credit top-up payments as six benefits are axed forever
The DWP is currently shifting people from older-style benefits to Universal Credit, in a process known as managed migration, which has been happening slowly over several years
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Exact date new Wilko stores will open explained in huge high street comeback
CDS Superstores, trading as Wilko and The Range, has already opened three new Wilko stores since late last year, and has just confirmed another three will soon welcome customers
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'My washing used to take 2 days to dry - now it takes 6 hours thanks to hack'
Fans of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch fans revealed their go-to product when it comes to drying their laundry - and it can shave days off the amount of time it takes
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500 employers caught failing to pay minimum wage - see full list
The Government has released a list of 524 companies that failed to pay the minimum wage to some staff, with around 172,000 workers affected at employers such as Greggs, easyJet, Mitchells & Butlers and Staffline
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