All news on the topic: Christmas shopping

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Tesco delivery glitch leaves thousands without shopping in delivery 'shambles'
Some Tesco customers claimed they weren’t told their order was cancelled until hours after it was due to arrive, with the supermarket blaming a technical glitch
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'Conversation might soon become a lost art if tech keeps taking over our lives'
Doing things the old-fashioned way allows many people to salvage a little social interaction, writes guest columnist Lisa Riley, but we're losing the art of chit-chat as more tech takes over our lives
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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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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
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Currys sales slip as shoppers hold back on big-ticket items
The electricals retailer said its profit for the year is likely to be higher than previously expected despite challenging conditions
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Mulberry shares plunge as luxury shoppers tighten belts
The British high-end retailer said group revenues fell 8.4% in the 13 weeks to December 30, with retail sales down 1.5%
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'I'm a travel expert - never wait for a last-minute deal when booking a flight'
Booking flights ten months in advance can help save you money says leading travel expert, who offers six top tips to help make your holiday money work smarter
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24 money-making tips for 2024 - how to make £100k in the year ahead
Looking for new ways to make money in the year ahead? From renting out sports equipment to signing up as a TV extra and spotting derelict properties, the Mirror looks at popular ways people are making money in 2024
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We list all the key items you should keep in your car and at home in the winter
Motoring Editor Gareth Butterfield goes over the items every motorist should consider investing in to keep them and their family safe throughout the colder months
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30 Boots beauty and home gifts under £30 you can still shop in the January sale
Customers can bag huge discounts which are perfect for saving money on next Christmas, or giving as gifts throughout the year
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Charming street is trip down memory lane where cottages owned by single family
Just a two minute walk from the tram stop, the historic street in Manchester boasts original cobbles and stone pavements, which hark back to another age but is still vividly open for business
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'Many people are stranded high on a mountain of debt after Christmas'
As families struggle to pay their bills, particularly over the Christmas period, Matthew and his 250 colleagues at Money Wellness are now hearing from a staggering 1,000 people a day
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Inside Barbie house after woman spends £28,000 turning her home into pink decor
Being a real-life Barbie and having that style has become so more attractive since the film – but one woman is ahead of the game in taking the lifestyle – and decor, to a whole new level
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This reduced Simba duvet I 'swear by' has hundreds of 5 star reviews
'This duvet has certainly helped with my temperature control and it's honestly like lying under a cloud'
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Supermarkets sell Easter eggs already because of cheeky 'trick', says expert
People have started to notice Easter eggs going on sale in supermarkets already, with some being spotted back in October - but according to experts, there's a sneaky reason as to why this is happening
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'I tried the 'cosy' gadget that saves money and stops bedtime arguments'
With energy costs increasing again this week, people in homes up and down the country are arguing about whether to put the heating on as nights turn cold. Mirror Choice’s Narin Flanders swears by a gadget that allows everyone to sleep easy
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Tesco shoppers furious as supermarket axes Clubcard Christmas savings bonus
The scheme allows you to top up your Clubcard account with cash, which you then earn bonuses on top of your savings in the form of Tesco vouchers, to spend at Christmas
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Supermarket inflation falls at fastest rate on record - but prices remain high
The average household spent £477 on groceries over December — but Kantar warned "consumers are still facing pretty hefty pressures on their budgets" with grocery prices 6.7% higher
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M&S shoppers snap up £25 beauty haul that gets them £60 worth of freebies
The high street favourite has launched their annual Wellness Box which sells out quickly every year, starring brands like Neom, L'Occitane and more
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Aldi makes promise to customers as it reports record Christmas sales
Aldi reported sales of more than £1.5 billion for the first time in the run up to Christmas, while sales increased 8% in the four weeks to December 24
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Mum sparks controversy over her hack to regift gifts given to her children
The predicament came when the mum went to get presents for her daughter's birthday to wrap up but she couldn’t tell which were presents she and her husband had bought and which were gifts from others
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Brilliant mince pie storage hack keeps them fresh 'for weeks' after Christmas
Keep your mince pies fresh for weeks after Christmas with this brilliant storage hack that will allow you to enjoy the sweet festive treats for as long as possible
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City's 'disappointing' Xmas lights slammed as area 'loses all festive spirit'
Unimpressed shoppers in Salisbury, Wiltshire, have slammed the council's Christmas offerings this year which has left them feeling "unfestive" ahead of December 25
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Man who lives in his Ford Fiesta spends ‘perfect Christmas’ alone in the woods
A lorry driver has told of how he is living the 'good life' by shunning city living by staying in a converted car which allowed him to have a peaceful and simple festive season in a gorgeous location
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Love Actually fans just realising why Rowan Atkinson took ages to wrap present
Fans of Love Actually have finally realised the real reason that Rowan Atkinson spends such a long time wrapping that present in his scene in the Richard Curtis movie