Finance

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More than 4,500 Stonegate pubs 'at risk' as parent company reveals £2.6bn debt
GMB's regional secretary Justin Bowden said that, like with Asda, the finances of the pub chain are “equally lacking in transparency, with the ultimate holding company based in the Cayman Islands"
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Cheapest and most expensive petrol stations ranked - including Tesco and Shell
Morrisons was found to be the cheapest retailer for fuel, according to the RAC Foundation, but the most expensive was Shell - you can see the full breakdown below
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Aldi shopper hits 'jackpot' after opening 'best ever' £3.30 Too Good to Go box
One savvy shopper got more than he bargained for after picking up a Too Good To Go bag from Aldi for just £3.30. He says he didn't expect to receive so much food, but won't let it go to waste
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Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning and recalls meat product after labelling error
Food products need to be recalled if they could cause food poisoning, if plastic or metal has been found in the product due to manufacturing faults, or if any allergen information is missing or incorrect
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5 checks to make on your home before temperatures plummet - or face hefty bill
In true British fashion, more bad weather is on the way. As warning of freezing temperatures and flurries of snow are issued across England, it's important to check your house is prepared. Otherwise, you could end up spending a fortune on repairs
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Millions of people missing out on cheaper broadband - see best deals
Social tariffs are typically available for low income households who are in receipt of certain benefits - we explain which deals are available and how to sign up
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Tesco urges shoppers to try two-second TV task that could save you £35
There are a few everyday habits you can change to help save cash - and Tesco shared an easy two-second trick to save an extra £35
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List of state pensioners who are due DWP payouts worth up to £12,383 this year
A large number of women were found to have been underpaid their state pension by the DWP and over the last three years the pension department has been working to repay those affected by the issue
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Premium Bond prize rate slashed by NS&I meaning less prizes up for grabs
The prize fund rate - which is often described as the the nearest thing Premium Bonds has to an interest rate - will be cut from 4.65% to 4.40% from March 2024
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Boohoo put ‘Made in UK’ label on clothes that were actually made in Asia
A BBC Panorama investigation found the company removed the original labels on t-shirts and hoodies at the online fast fashion retailer's flagship Leicester factory between January and October last year
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DWP warning for thousands receiving payments for a joint Universal Credit claim
The update came from the "Universal Credit and You" guidance page on Gov.uk. The page explains how a joint claim for Universal Credit works specifically highlighting what couples need to keep their Universal Credit eligibility
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Millions of drivers could get compensation after major investigation launched
The FCA banned ”discretionary commission agreements” in 2021 but says there is a ”significant dispute” as to whether firms have breached legal and regulatory requirements
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Brits told to wait one week before getting new phone ahead of price announcement
The majority of mobile phone deals have a clause in their contracts which allows providers to increase monthly payments each April by 3.9% plus the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) or Retail Price Index rate (RPI)
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Cost to run electric blanket compared to portable heater as temperatures plummet
With sky-high energy bills and freezing temps outside, Brits are looking for cheap alternatives to stay warm at night. The Mirror compares the running costs of a heated blanket against a portable heater
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Martin Lewis shares 'number one' thing you need to do as energy bills rise
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, appeared on ITV Good Morning Britain earlier this week where he warned viewers about a 5% price hike to energy bills
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Brits have £400bn sat in low interest bank accounts - where to put your savings
The research also indicated there are nearly 13million current accounts held in the UK with balances above £5,001, this means million of Brits could potentially be missing out on hundreds of pounds worth of cash earned through interest
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Wetherspoons to open its first ever holiday park pub as it agrees new Haven deal
The new Wetherspoon pub will open at Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park in North Yorkshire in March after an “exclusive agreement” was agreed
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Greggs confirms list of stores opening within weeks - is one coming near you
In its latest financial results published today, the popular high street bakery chain announced it was planning to open between 140 and 160 new stores over the next year -
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Martin Lewis explains which eBay sellers don't need to pay tax under new rules
At the start of this year, websites and apps which allow their users to earn money through selling or renting have to inform HMRC of the earnings their users make but many Brits were confused and thought they needed to pay more tax
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B&Q shoppers swear by £7.50 dehumidifier that banishes mould and condensation
As Brits brace for more freezing temps to hit the country - more and more households are struggling to keep condensation at bay. But, a £7.50 dehumidifier that shoppers swear by could solve all your problems
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Man finds £47,000 stuffed into walls of new home - but there's a painful catch
A lucky builder was renovating his retirement home when he discovered the huge wad of cash in Nesquik cans - but there's a catch that'll make you wince
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Major baby formula producer set to cut prices in huge boost for UK parents
Danone is set to reduce prices on the majority of its Aptamil range to UK retailers by 7% with Iceland confirming it will reduce the price of the products further
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Greggs to open another 160 UK shops this year in huge expansion plans - see list
The new locations for stores have not yet been confirmed by Greggs although it did say it would continue to look at expanding across retail parks, travel sites and roadside locations, as well as industrial estates
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DWP issues update for anyone applying for PIP - see if you can get £172 a week
The DWP says claims are now being processed within 15 weeks with the DWP's minister Mims Davies MP confirming this is down from 26 weeks in August 2021
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Renters could save up to £1,300 on housing costs if they move in this month
The analysis, conducted by Goodlord, showed that the lowest rents can be found immediately after Christmas, in January and February whilst the highest costs are typically found in late summer and early autumn