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Tesco to close down all UK stores for 24 hours in April - but there's a catch

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The supermarket giant has changed the operating hours of its stores in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

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DWP urged to reform Universal Credit as mental health claims hit 1.3 million

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More than 3 million people are now classed as too ill to work

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UK supermarket fruit and veg 'empty shelves' warning as farmers 'stop production'

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People producing food for supermarkets like Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Aldi set to 'send people home'

'I'm a charity shop worker and customers should stop asking these 3 questions'

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A charity shop worker has opened up about the habits which really wind them up, including three questions customers should really stop asking every time they visit the store

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UK digital ID consultation could change how you access DWP benefits

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The UK Government is asking the public for views on the proposals

Every Santander branch closing in April and May 2026 - full list of 40 UK closures

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Santander is closing 40 of its UK branches by the end of May as customers move to digital banking

Friday, Mar 13

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Spring cleaning mistake that could cost £400

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Spring cleaning your garden could land you with a hefty fine if you're not careful where you leave your waste, experts warn

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McDonald's customers urged to act before March 17 to make bigger savings

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Changes to McDonald's Rewards scheme are reportedly coming into effect on March 17 to coincide with the new menu and customers have been urged to maximise their value by acting quickly

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'£50 best Mother's Day gift I've given still loved years later can be ordered in time'

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The Frameo digital photo frame is reduced to under £50 for Amazon Prime members during Spring Deal Days, with free next day delivery available in time for Sunday

Thursday, Mar 12

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'I'm a Costa barista and customers do 1 thing that breaks baristas every time'

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A barista who works at Costa has shared the one habit lots of customers seem to do which leaves them feeling infuriated - and it's led to other baristas sharing the most "annoying" customer behaviour

'Powerful and lightweight' Amazon cordless vacuum comparable to Shark drops in price

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The best-selling Amazon cordless cleaner has been bought by more than 2,000 shoppers in the past month

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Professor says you can avoid 'sugar spikes' with one sweet drink

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New research compared four drinks with the same sugar levels to see how the sugars enter the bloodstream

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B&M confirms when stores will close for one day next month

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The bargain retailer has confirmed hundreds of stores will shut in a few weeks' time

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Woman finds 2 rare items worth up to £500 in charity shop – and pays under £10

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A thrifty shopper was left 'in shock' after finding two collectible items in her local charity shop for £4 each, and she has shared her delight after seeing how much they're worth online

Wednesday, Mar 11

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Ryanair cuts popular holidaymaker flights to Spanish airport

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The budget carrier has already eliminated millions of seats in recent months - and flights leave to this destination from Bristol

Amazon sale sees 'really handy' travel gadget that charges five devices slashed to £15

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The ORICO Travel Extension Lead has been reduced to £14.99 in the Amazon spring sale and features two plug sockets, two USB-A ports and a USB-C port for charging multiple devices

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Keir Starmer gives fuel duty increase update as petrol prices soar

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Fuel duty is due to increase this year, pushing diesel and petrol prices even higher

Tuesday, Mar 10

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Martin Lewis says anyone born before 1962 avoids new savings rule

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The personal finance expert said new rules brought in by Chancellor Rachel Reeves will have a big impact on the amount of money people can put into the popular savings accounts

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Fashion giant Uniqlo to open Bristol Cabot Circus store next month

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It will be the Japanese fashion giant's first shop in the South West

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Tesco, M&S and Matalan urgent recall over asbestos in children's craft kit

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The craft kit has been recalled after the sand may be contaminated with asbestos, posing a risk to health

Coffee shop worker praises 'best basic compact coffee machine' with £38 off

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Shoppers say this Stilosa machine from De'Longhi is 'the best basic compact coffee machine' and makes 'perfect frothy coffees'

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Check your passport for 5 issues before travel or risk being turned away

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If your passport is damaged, you must apply for a replacement as soon as possible

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Top Mother's Day beauty boxes 2026 from LookFantastic, Boots and more all under £60

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From budget-friendly to luxury options, these beauty box deals offer excellent value with products worth far more than their price tags

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'I'm touring the UK on hunt for best burger – one Bristol spot will be hard to beat'

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On an epic tour to find the UK's number one burger, a food blogger has founs some of the best examples in the country right here in the South West

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Amazon Spring Sale cuts £160 off Shark cordless vacuum with 'powerful suction'

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The Shark cordless vacuum that's equipped with a self-cleaning function has been reduced in the Amazon Spring Deal Days sale

Monday, Mar 9

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Motorists issued fuel update by Rachel Reeves as Iran war sees pump price soar

The Chancellor was speaking as fuel prices reached their highest level since 2022 in response to the crisis in the Middle East

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Nando's worker shares 5 little-known food hacks that are completely free

A Nando's employee has shared five food hacks that customers can use to enhance their meals completely free of charge

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British Airways flight diverted from UK airport after mid-air medical emergency

Flight BA78 was forced to make an emergency landing in France, after a passenger required urgent medical care

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HMRC 'will take 40pc of your cash' if you make 'simple mistakes'

A tax expert says simple errors can add up to huge tax bills that otherwise wouldn't be faced