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Cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas favourites including Quality Street, Bailey’s and Terry’s Chocolate Orange

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Cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas favourites including Quality Street, Bailey's and Terry's Chocolate Orange

THE cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas essentials including Bailey’s, Celebrations and Roses has been revealed. The Sun compared the cost of nine festive favourites at the UK’s ten largest supermarkets to find out which is the cheapest. 2 Families looking to fill their trollies will want to… Cheapest supermarket to buy Christmas favourites including Quality … Read more

How to get help over Christmas if you’re struggling with cash

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How to get help over Christmas if you're struggling with cash

MORE than a third of us are worried about the cost of Christmas this year. A nationwide poll found the average cost of festivities will be around £700, although a fifth said they will likely fall into debt to afford it, Skipton Building Society reports. 9 More than a third of us are worried about… … Read more

From renting out space to getting paid for your opinions, how to boost your income when you’re retired

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From renting out space to getting paid for your opinions, how to boost your income when you're retired

NEED to make some extra cash in retirement? You are not alone. Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent Age. 5 Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent AgeCredit: Getty But heading back to… From … Read more

I’ve saved £44k by living in an abandoned dairy farm but it’s currently -20C – I keep warm at night with 2 savvy tips

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I’ve saved £44k by living in an abandoned dairy farm but it’s currently -20C - I keep warm at night with 2 savvy tips

A WOMAN living in an abandoned dairy farm has shared how she keeps warm even in the winter. Amanda Schmidt lives in a “drafty” abandoned barn in -20 degree temperatures so she can have financial freedom while renovating her £488,000 ranch. 3 Amanda Schmidtis currently transforming a ranch in… I’ve saved £44k by living in … Read more

Bank of England divided over timing of interest rate cuts amid fears inflation is creeping higher – The Scottish Sun

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Bank of England divided over timing of interest rate cuts amid fears inflation is creeping higher – The Scottish Sun

A BATTLE is brewing within the Bank of England as the nine people who decide Brits’ borrowing costs are at odds over the timing of interest rate cuts. The Bank yesterday held interest rates at 4.75 per cent amid rising fears that inflation is creeping higher again. 6 The Bank’s Governor, Andrew… Bank of England … Read more

Google employee reveals last-minute trick to find ‘lowest prices’ on Christmas presents – even if you’re buying in shops

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Google employee reveals last-minute trick to find ‘lowest prices’ on Christmas presents – even if you're buying in shops

A GOOGLE employee has shared clever shopping hacks to keep your Christmas costs down. It’s easy to accidentally spend over the odds when you’re trying to stuff stockings – but there are some ways to shop smarter. 2 A Google employee has shared tips and tricks for finding the best prices online… Google employee reveals … Read more

Christmas shoppers cracking down on spending this year as four in 10 adults reveal they are stressed about the cost

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Christmas shoppers cracking down on spending this year as four in 10 adults reveal they are stressed about the cost

Four in 10 adults are worried about the cost of Christmas this year – but 75 per cent plan on shopping savvy as a result. A poll of 2,000 people found 47 per cent use loyalty programmes as a way of saving around the festive period. With the average Brit signing up to four different … Read more

Millions of households to be hit with water bill rises of £31 a year as firms hike rates by up to 36%

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Millions of households to be hit with water bill rises of £31 a year as firms hike rates by up to 36%

MILLIONS of water customers will see their bills rise 36% by 2030, the regulator has confirmed. Average water bills currently stand at £448 but will increase to £479 next Spring. 1 Ofwat shared revealed the figures to customers this morning.Credit: Getty The biggest rise is by Southern Water,… Millions of households to be hit with … Read more

DWP issues timetable that reveals changes to benefit payment dates including Universal Credit over Christmas

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DWP issues timetable that reveals changes to benefit payment dates including Universal Credit over Christmas

The GOVERNMENT has issued a reminder that to ensure no one is left short over Christmas and New Year will be made earlier. Households on Universal Credit, child benefit and tax credits are among those affected. 2 The DWP has revealed the changes that have been made to benefit payment dates… DWP issues timetable that reveals changes to benefit payment dates including Universal … Read more

Ice hockey pro Matthew Petgrave arrested over death of Adam Johnson launches crowdfunding appeal to pay legal costs

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Ice hockey pro Matthew Petgrave arrested over death of Adam Johnson launches crowdfunding appeal to pay legal costs

AN ice hockey pro arrested over an opponent’s horror death in a game has launched a crowdfunding appeal to pay his legal costs. Matthew Petgrave, 32, says he has been trapped without insurance or a visa and unable to work since being held on suspicion of manslaughter. 2 Adam Johnson bled to death… Ice hockey … Read more