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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

Shoppers have just days left to get Quality Street tubs for £3.95 from supermarket chain

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Shoppers have just days left to get Quality Street tubs for £3.95 from supermarket chain

SHOPPERS have just days left to snap up tubs of Quality Street from a major supermarket for £3.95. Aldi has slashed the price of its 600g containers from £4.49, making it the cheapest place to buy the chocs out of all the major retailers. 1 Aldi has slashed the price of its 600g tubs of … Read more

Impress your guests this Christmas by coating your own nuts for extra flavour

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Impress your guests this Christmas by coating your own nuts for extra flavour

NOBBLE your nibbles with a hit of spice this Christmas! It is easy to buy your own nuts and coat them for extra flavour. Serve as an easy snack that’s sure to impress your guests . . .  NUTTY PROFESSOR: It’s great to experiment with different flavours and nuts to find a mix you love…. Impress your guests … 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’m Britain’s meanest gran – I’ve saved £20k giving my grandkids rubbish Xmas presents that I’ve scavenged off streets

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I’m Britain’s meanest gran – I’ve saved £20k giving my grandkids rubbish Xmas presents that I’ve scavenged off streets

SCROOGE has got nothing on tight-fisted gran-of-five Emma Parsons Reid, 57, who proudly reveals why she refuses to splash out on loved ones at Christmas. Relaxing in a hot tub with bubbles tickling her chin, Emma Parsons Reid laughed to herself. 5 Emma Parsons Reid is Britain’s meanest GranCredit:… I’m Britain’s meanest gran – I’ve … 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

Three fun and cheap tips to DIY your own Christmas crackers

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Three fun and cheap tips to DIY your own Christmas crackers

CHRISTMAS dinner is never complete without crackers to pull with family and friends. Cheap ones can be a bit naff but luxury packs are often too pricey. 7 We reveals ways to make your own Christmas crackersCredit: Getty The solution can be to make your own . . .  SNAPPY THINKING: You can buy… Three fun and cheap … Read more

The top sectors to target in 2025 if you’re thinking about changing careers from teaching to logistics

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The top sectors to target in 2025 if you’re thinking about changing careers from teaching to logistics

WITH the New Year just around the corner, now is a good time to start thinking about changing careers. Days off over Christmas give us the chance to reflect and consider what we want to do next. 3 Ally Marsh, 49, now has been a delivery driver for more than 20 yearsCredit: supplied But latest… … Read more

Huge boost for motorists as Keir Starmer pledges £1.6BILLION to fill potholes on UK’s crumbling roads

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Huge boost for motorists as Keir Starmer pledges £1.6BILLION to fill potholes on UK's crumbling roads

PM Sir Keir Starmer says a £1.6billion injection to repair seven million potholes will save motorists cash and make journeys safer. The boost for councils will reduce tyre blow-outs and buckled wheels. 2 PM Sir Keir Starmer says a £1.6billion injection to repair seven million potholes will save… Huge boost for motorists as Keir Starmer … Read more