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Motorists warned about dangers of searching for parking apps - don't get caught out!

Which? has warned motorists not to use Google or other search engines when downloading parking apps as they might end up paying for costly subscriptions they don’t need

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Mortgage lending to fall further in 2024

Homeowners face another year of lending woes. Find out what support is available if you can't afford your repayments

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Britain – the growing divide between the haves and have nots

A new report has exposed Britain is in danger of becoming a 'two nation' state not seen since the Victorian era

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10 energy myths that’ll cost you more and make you shiver

There's lots of old wives' tales about energy saving. We debunk some of the most common myths so they don't end up costing you more

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money saver

Make your house festive for less this Christmas

It doesn't need to cost a fortune to get your house ready for Christmas. Here's seven free - or cheap - ways to get your home ready for the festivities

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Mobile phone companies sued for overcharging loyal customers

A class action is being brought against the UK's leading mobile phone companies for failing to automatically reduce prices for contract customers once their handset is paid for. Find out what to do if you've been overcharged.

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housing

Children of homeowners twice as likely to get a foot on the housing ladder

People aged 25-39 whose parents are homeowners are twice as likely as their peers with parents who rent to have a foot on the housing ladder, new research has revealed.

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cost of living

Aldi trumps Sainsburys with the cheapest Christmas meal

The UK's supermarkets have gone to war to help you feed the family for less on Christmas day. Find out what's on offer

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housing

Average monthly mortgage payments for 5 million households set to soar by £240

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee has said that around half a million households will struggle to make their mortgage payments.

bills

TV licence fee to rise next year

The TV licence will increase by £10.50 from next April. find out what it means for you

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debts

People urged to take a breath before borrowing for the festive season

With research suggesting 14 million of us will borrow to get us through the festive season, the Money and Pensions Service has urged people to take a breath before getting themselves further into debt.

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Christmas dinner for under £4 a head

Sainsbury’s has launched a cheap but very cheerful Christmas dinner to feed six for under £20

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Britain’s 15-year decline has led to £8,300 living-standards gap with its peers

A new report has revealed 15 years of decline in Britain has seen a living-standards gap of £8,300 open up between us and countries like France and Germany.

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cost of living

Help for families who can’t afford Christmas presents for the kids

Millions of households will struggle to afford Christmas presents this year. Here's a list of the charities and organisations who help make sure every child wakes up to a gift from Santa