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Topps Tiles sales fall 9.7% but retailer says market 'beginning to stabilise'

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The sales figure for the three months to June 29 was slightly lower than the 9.2% decline seen in the first half of the company's financial year, but it said sales 'stabilised' through the quarter

Amazon's Giant Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar now much cheaper than in Tesco and ASDA

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The 'freaking huge' 850g Cadbury Dairy Milk gift bar is now reduced to less than £8 on Amazon, making it cheaper than Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda

Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York over 'false' claims about Trump's 2020 election loss

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Rudy Giuliani was disbarred on Tuesday after a court found he repeatedly made false statements on behalf of then-President Donald Trump following the 2020 election

Tory Minister suggests he may not vote for party after Boris Johnson wheeled out

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Just moments after Rishi Sunak hailed a 'united' Conservative family, Tory Minister Huw Merriman hit out at the surprise appearance of disgraced ex-PM Boris Johnson

'World's most expensive burger' is crowned – and people aren't impressed

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Dubbed 'The Golden Boy' this burger isn't your standard fast-food meal. It's dripping in gold leaf, slathered with caviar and even uses buns made with champagne. But its price tag may just leave you speechless

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People are only just realising 27th letter in alphabet – and it's blowing minds

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Everyone loves learning a new fact but we can assure you this latest one might just blow your mind... In a recent TikTok video, a poster revealed the "27th letter of the alphabet"

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Is Xbox Live still down? Hours-long outage leaves gamers fuming across across UK and US

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Xbox Live is currently down as thousands of gamers across the UK and US report an outage, with the majority of issues surrounding sign-in, the main Xbox Live service and buying items

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Boris Johnson makes surprise election appearance as Tories turn to disgraced ex-PM to save campaign

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Former PM Boris Johnson hurled insults at Keir Starmer as he made a surprise appearance at a Conservative Party election rally in London two days before polling day

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More than one million DWP claimants could get £737 a month

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new figures which show how many people receive the benefit for a long period of time

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Donald Trump sentencing delayed as ex-president fights hush money conviction

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Manhattan prosecutors have agreed to delay the sentencing for former President Donald Trump in his criminal hush money case following a Supreme Court ruling that granted broad immunity from prosecution to presidents

Alarming £100,000 fine warning to anyone with smart doorbells or CCTV

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According to an expert, anyone with smart doorbells, CCTV cameras, or other security systems at home should be aware of the legal regulations to avoid potential fines and legal issues

Forgotten McDonald's meals as restaurant launches new menu to mark 50th birthday

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McDonald's has released a new menu in honour of its 50th year in the UK, but do you remember these salivating snacks from yesteryear?

10 cheap flights to Ibiza, Palma and more you can still book this summer

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These are some of the cheapest flights to Ibiza, Pisa, Nantes, Palma and more - and you can still book them now

I'm a second-hand shopping expert and this is one of the best places in Britain to do it

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By shopping second hand you can make your money go further and stop things ending up in landfill

Drivers could be fined £150 for having 'coffee cups, wrappers and nappies'

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The crackdown on littering drivers aims to address the widespread issue of discarded coffee cups, fast food wrappers, nappies, and cigarette ends littering roadsides

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DWP benefit payments including Universal Credit set for huge shake-up next month

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If your payment is due on Monday, August 26, then you'll likely receive your money on Friday, August 23 instead because the DWP does not pay out benefits on bank holidays

AA tells drivers 'fill up sooner rather than later' as fuel price drop ends

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The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts fell from 150.1p on April 24 to 144.5p at the end of last week, but has stabilised since then

Shell halts work on one of Europe's largest biofuel plants after drop in demand

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Shell said on Friday it would pause construction work on a major biofuels plant in the Netherlands, the latest in a string of low-carbon energy projects to be shelved by oil and gas companies

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Supreme says it's 'not concerned' about vape ban as profits increase to £30.1m

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Total revenues also saw a substantial increase, surging by 42% year on year to £221.2million

Fashion experts warn we have been washing our jeans all wrong and should stop using one product

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There are a number of things you can do to get the most wear out of your jeans

Urgent warning for drivers to fill up as soon as possible

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The AA says you should get to a forecourt as soon as you can

Thousands of households can claim cost of living payments worth up to £375 this summer

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Through the Government's Household Support Fund scheme eligible households with children can receive a payment of £375 and households without children can get £175

Influencer shows how long it takes to make career out of TikTok – and it'll surprise you

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to make money off social media? One influencer now lifted the lid on this intriguing industry - and his wisdom may just surprise you

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Older people claiming Attendance Allowance may be able to boost monthly payments by £143

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You may be able to get more monthly payments, experts have said

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Seven driving habits that could land you with an unexpected and expensive fine

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While most of us know the rules of the road and comply with safety rules when driving, experts have shared some of the seemingly harmless things we do that could land us in hot water with hefty fines

Easy energy-saving hacks to save money on bills after Ofgem price cap update

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Vicky Parry is an award-winning journalist and Content Editor over at MoneyMagpie.com and loves to help readers save cash - here are her top tips for saving money on energy

Money-saving expert explains how to become £100 richer in just one month

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Vicky Parry is an award-winning journalist and Content Editor over at MoneyMagpie.com and loves to help readers save cash - here are her top tips for making small money gains each month

What not to eat: Experts list surprisingly unhealthy 'healthy' foods, including diet drinks and granola bars

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Experts have listed food and drinks we should all be cutting down on - or cutting out altogether - based on the latest research.

'I work full time but earn an extra £6k a month from this side hustle'

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Beth Fuller has shared how she earns an extra £6,000 per month with her side hustle, while also working a full time job

California's AI safety bill could set a precedent for future tech regulations

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Lawmakers are considering legislation that would require AI companies to add safety measures so they can't be potentially manipulated to wipe out the state's electric grid or help build chemical weapons