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Drivers face £300 fines from DVSA and 'will be prosecuted' if they don't pay

If you don’t pay within 28 days the fine will go up and failure to pay means you’ll be prosecuted.

Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda drivers warned 'switch off air con' before forecourt

Motorists can save on fuel in seconds by making simple changes ahead of a trip to Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's. Fuel expert Gordon Wallis from InterFuels have shared with drivers the lesser-known changes they can make in seconds…

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Five hidden tricks Wetherspoon and pubs use to get you spending more

Experts have weighed in on how the bargain pub chain entices its customers to spend more during their visit

Martin Lewis' MSE says millions can have £160 taken off their water bill

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert has explained how water customers and households can make MAJOR savings on their water bills.

British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus customers will have £194 added to energy bill

Columbia Threadneedle Investments estimates that UK families’ energy bills could increase by £194 a year with the energy price cap predicted to rise from £1,568 to £1,762 in October.

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Drivers in England face fines for 'just doing their job' in crackdown

The delivery driver says a strict council ban in England means it’s only going to get WORSE - with 35 fines already racked up amid the Cost of Living crisis.

New work contract laws in UK mean business will 'go under'

A new Labour Party Eployment Rights Bill claims to improve workers’ lives but many small firms disagree with the measures.

New DWP 'duty to work' clause for Universal Credit and PIP claimants signed off sick

Labour Party must introduce a new legally enforced “duty to work” clause for benefit claimants signed off sick, a former cabinet minister said.

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Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, TUI passengers over age 40 warned to spend £12 immediately

Jet2, Ryanair, British Airways, Wizz Air, Easyjet and TUI holidaymakers have been told to take over travel insurance policies before their summer trips.

New tax rules and millions of UK households face 'moment of truth'

The new Labour Party government has been warned a 5.5 per cent pay hike for public sector workers is not ‘consistent’ with spending plans that rule out tax rises.

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John Lewis shoppers face new 'trial' in five UK stores - full list of locations

Five stores will offer to alter, clean or mend clothes in service marketed as a way to help prevent waste, John Lewis - which operates a store in Solihull - has confirmed.

Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's drivers warned over ban 'as matter of urgency'

A petrol and diesel car ban needs to return to 2030 "as a matter of urgency"

New car tax rules and VED charges to 'create a fairer system'

New car tax changes will be rolled out from April 1, 2025 but could hit some motorists hard in the pocket.

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The truth about car insurance as drivers sent £349 warning

New study reveals wild differences in insurance premiums depending on the type of car you drive

Drivers of popular family models among those to pay more car tax in 2025

Major road tax changes will impact millions of drivers from next year

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New store to open at Solihull's Touchwood and says 'will be a favourite'

The new shop at Touchwood shopping centre will open after unit left empty for months

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Mobile and broadband customers with 'confusing' bills told date mid-contract price rises to be banned

Ofcom is changing the rules for telecoms giants so they have to tell customers in "pounds and pence" how much their contracts will go up each year

Sunday, Jul 21

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Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert says 'last minute' hack can save £100s at airports

This easy trick could save you hundreds on 'hidden' airport fees even if you do it at the last minute

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Antler's Ryanair Priority cabin bag now £51 off and passengers say 'makes travelling hassle-free'

The stylish cabin bag is the exact size set by Ryanair for a 10kg cabin bag and shoppers say it's 'spacious and practical' for holidays abroad

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Experts says 'sweet spot' and shows how to save 45% on car insurance

Experts have identified a 'renewal sweet spot' which could see drivers save on their car insurance costs

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People are only just realising there's a 'correct' way to eat ice cream cone

An etiquette expert has shared the proper way to eat an ice cream cone to ensure you enjoy it to the full – and this method involves quite a bit of tongue action

One thing in your garden that knocks £75,000 off your house price

There are certain jobs you can do in your garden to boost the value of your home but there is one plant that can knock off thousands off your property price

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Unlock Microsoft Word and Excel for less with Amazon's post-Prime Day deal

You can get a year's subscription of Microsoft Office 365 Personal for free as part of a post-Prime Day deal

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Air hostess lifts lid on 'secret code' that shows what cabin crew really think

A Qatar Airways air hostess has revealed the secret lingo cabin crew use

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Millions of drivers warned car tax change would hit them hardest

A car tax expert has warned that the introduction of a pay-per-mile car tax system

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New Marks and Spencer £29 'evening trousers' shoppers say are 'so glamorous and very chic'

M&S shoppers say the statement trousers are 'real luxury' and 'look so good on a night out'

Expert warns anyone with smartphone risks being locked out of bank account

Santander, Lloyds, HSBC and Nationwide customers have been warned about updates

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Martin Lewis warns about common car insurance tactic and says 'don't do it'

The Money Saving Expert founder has issued a warning to drivers who are committing fraud with a car insurance hack - and he says 'don't do it'

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HMRC accused of 'unfair' tax policy as millions warned they will pay more

Critics say families are being dragged into paying more tax through no fault of their own