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Longbridge High Street crash live as two hurt outside Marks & Spencer

Paramedics were called to the retail store on Longbridge High Street this afternoon

Amazon's best-selling spa set reduced by 43 per cent in exclusive 'selling fast deal'

Amazon has discounted a much-loved spa gift set - but the deal is selling quickly before Christmas.

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Plans for UK's first Universal Studios theme park given green light

The theme park is expected to create around 8,000 permanent jobs, with an additional 20,000 construction roles during its development.

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Asda opens 20 new stores in UK - all you need to know

Asda is undergoing a major expansion across the UK

Asda, Sainsbury's and M&S all issue product recalls due to numerous concerns

The retailers have all published product recalls recently

UK households can get £174 TV Licence refunds as Labour launches BBC review

With the annual cost of a standard TV licence now at £174.50, those who meet certain criteria could have their bill slashed by half

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Majority of Brits satisfied with the BBC despite Donald Trump lawsuit against it

A majority of the public also said they trust the news

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UK households being handed £110 'lump sum' to spend in 4 supermarkets

The Household Support Fund (HSF) is a grant funded by UK Government to support those most in need

DWP change to benefit payments for millions of claimants next week

If you are due a benefit payment on Thursday, December 25, or Friday, December 26, you will likely be paid on Wednesday, December 24 instead.

HMRC warning for anyone who is getting bonus from work this Christmas

A boosted pay packet may mean more of your reward from your bosses ends up with HMRC and the Labour Party government.

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Greggs makes big change with staff given advice on how to deal with complaints

Greggs staff are being given advice on how to deal with a possible backlash from fans and customers.

Amazon reduce 'generous' Ferrero Rocher chocolates in deal shoppers call 'a win'

Amazon has discounted this huge chocolate box that thousands of shoppers are buying for Christmas

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Octopus Energy issues 'refunds' update with customers handed payment in 24 hours

Customers can now get this money returned to their bank account in as little as one day.

Crypto rule change coming within two years under shake-up from Labour

Government has announced new laws that mean crypto firms will have to meet a set of standards and rules overseen by the FCA

Ryanair issues hand luggage update with two free items for passengers

The carrier will allow passengers to bring two items of carry-on baby equipment at no extra cost.

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Every NatWest, Lloyds, Santander bank closing in 2026 - full list

Here is all you need to know about the bank closures

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Two chocolate bars no longer legally chocolate after recipe change

The chocolate bars can no longer be called chocolate due to a recipe change

State pensioners who get DWP perk issued update over 'higher tax brackets'

"Will HMRC add £1,000 to my income to recoup the £200 fuel payment via my tax code?"

Seven million UK households issued 'inaccurate' energy bill warning

The average household with typical consumption will spend £166 on energy in January due to higher usage and rates, compared with £140 in December.

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DWP breaks silence over warning about eight million Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts

"Stop people on Universal Credit being blocked from switching bank," Mr Lewis said

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Anyone with savings account urged to consider moving money now

Anyone with a cash ISA has been told The Bank of England is tipped to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% this week.

Fresh drive-thru plans submitted near West Brom's Hawthorns

Original plans for a Tim Horton drive-thru look set to be replaced by a new KFC

Monday, Dec 15

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The 28 energy suppliers giving £150 Warm Home Discount in December

The £150 payment is sent to your energy supplier instead of your bank account, helping with energy bills directly

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Octopus Energy customers put on alert over free £134 arriving on this date

The energy company is issuing customers with a boost worth about £134 starting in spring next year

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£150 cost of living payments arriving from today with no need to be on benefits

Payments are arriving for households struggling with the cost of living

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Dunelm's £25 dinner set 'looks expensive' and is 'perfect for Christmas dinner'

Dunelm is selling a range of Christmas-themed homeware accessories that shoppers plan to use for the Christmas dinner.

Spotify down as thousands of users report problems with music service

DownDetector has seen thousands of reports over the last hour

Marks and Spencer's £26 jumper that shoppers 'highly recommend'

Marks and Spencer is selling an affordable jumper that shoppers call "gorgeous" - and Next is selling one similar for 50 per cent off.