Finance

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'I won seven figures on the lottery but crafted a huge lie to keep it secret'
A woman was elated to win the lottery which changed both her and her mum's life, but when her best friend started asking questions about her spending habits, she got tangled in a 'web of lies'
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Mums transforms cluttered kitchen into bright space - and it cost her just £35
Kayleigh Ann Rose Withington, from Manchester, revamped her entire house after moving, including her cluttered kitchen - with dark worktops and a beige splashback - which was the first to go
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'Rubbish' items that can earn you cash - from old slippers to perfume bottles
Items we normally consider to be rubbish and toss in the bin could actually be making you some dosh, says a savvy mum who shares five random things being sold online
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Worst month of 2024 for Brits trying to save some cash, money expert reveals
New analysis shows that Google search volumes around money concerns peak in summer rather than January, traditionally the time of year we associate with belt-tightening
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Tips for asking your boss for a pay rise - plus way to know if you're underpaid
Paul O’Rourke, Operations Director at payroll firm New Millennia has shared five top tips to help you negotiate a higher salary if you're planning on asking your boss for a pay rise
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Martin Lewis fan shares how he saved £780 on bill by following advice
The most recent episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show was his annual "Bill Buster" special which went over how you could save money on bills such as council tax, water, mobile and broadband
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Worst examples of 'shrinkflation' including Cadbury, Bisto and PG Tips
An investigation by the consumer group Which? has found that a large number of popular brands have been hit by this sneaky - but not illegal - form of inflation
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Caramac fans spot extra large Cadbury bars which are twist on iconic Nestle bar
Eager shoppers have been quick to spot a 'twist' on the much loved Nestlé Caramac chocolate bar which was axed last year - and it's sold in an 'extra large' size
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Thousands of households have weeks left to claim £500 and supermarket vouchers
The Household Support Fund is funded by the Government to help households with the cost of living, with the help issued through local councils - here's how it works
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UK energy workers call off strike after accepting 'whopping' pay offer
More than 3,000 workers at oil refineries and the Sellafield nuclear facility had voted in favour of industrial action
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New petrol and diesel rules for Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons customers
Under the new proposals put forward this week, forecourts across the country will be legally required to share live information on their pump prices within 30 minutes of any change in price
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'Best' method for melting toilet bowl limescale to leave it 'pearly white'
Tired of scrubbing your loo for hours for it to look exactly the same? One cleaning expert has shared her tried and tested method of banishing stubborn limescale build-up and says it is 'far better' than other products she has used
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British Gas is giving people £2,000 in free energy help after increasing fund
The support is delivered through the Individuals and Families Fund, which is a scheme run by the British Gas Energy Trust charity - we explain who is eligible for the help
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DWP explains 'two things' it will look for when checking bank accounts
The DWP is working on ways it can reduce levels of fraud, error and debt in the benefits system and one measure set to be introduced is for investigators to gain access to information on a claimant's bank accounts
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Should you leave heating on low all day, or only switch it on when you need it
Temperatures have plummeted but energy bills remain sky-high - so you might be wondering if it is cheaper to leave your heating on low all day, or only switch it on when you need it?
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British Gas boss says 'no point' justifying £4.5m pay as people are struggling
Chris O'Shea, who runs Centrica, told BBC Breakfast that "you can't justify a salary of that size"
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The Works blames 'tighter' family budgets for slump in online sales
The arts, crafts and stationery company is taking to reduce costs
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Third of UK adults will run out of money by end of January, survey says
A survey by Credit Karma found that 56% of those who will run out of money during the month will have spent their entire monthly income by January 20
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Cadbury fans 'gutted' after realising popular Dairy Milk share bag has been axed
One chocolate lover took to social media to ask if you could still get Cadbury's Dairy Milk Marvellous Mix Ups with Oreas and where you could grab a bag as they "loved them"
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Asda opening 21 new convenience stores before end of this month - see full list
Five of the new Asda Express stores will open their doors to customers today, in locations including Holmes Chapel, Derby, Sandford, Sandy and Hornchurch
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Laundry hack will dry clothes in '5 minutes' and stop condensation forming
Stop condensation and mould forming in your home by saying goodbye to drying clothes on radiators. This laundry trick will speed the process up and it's so easy
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Deliveroo sees slight recovery in UK and Ireland orders as sales rise
The company revealed it thinks its yearly profit will be slightly higher than previous expectations
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Jeremy Hunt hints more tax cuts could be announced in Budget this March
Jeremy Hunt said tax cuts would be “the direction of travel” and commented that low-tax countries were “more competitive” - however, he warned it is “too early to say” about what will be included in the Budget
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DFS Furniture says it has coped well with tough trading conditions
The company said it had managed to reduce costs
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UK retail sales suffer biggest drop in three years as shoppers cut spending
The amount of goods sold by British retailers dropped last month at its fastest rate in three years as under-pressure families shifted part of their Christmas shop to earlier in the year