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Contactless spending limits to rise to £100

27 August 2021
Contactless spending limits to rise to £100

Shoppers will be able to buy more using contactless payments instead of chip and pin when limits rise to help the economy recover from the pandemic.

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Self-isolation rules to be scaled back from today

13 August 2021
Self-isolation rules to be scaled back from today

New self-isolation rules for children and fully vaccinated adults have come in to force today.

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Why is Friday the 13th so unlucky?

13 August 2021
Why is Friday the 13th so unlucky?

Will you avoid mirrors, walking under ladders or crossing the path of black cats today? It's Friday the 13th and that can only mean one thing...

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KFC warns of menu shortages

12 August 2021
KFC warns of menu shortages

One of the UK's most popular food chains has issued a warning to customers over food shortages and packaging problems.

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Supermarket offers free refills

12 August 2021
Supermarket offers free refills

Morrisons petrol stations are offering customers free water refills at its forecourts in a bid to cut plastic waste.

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Animal lovers lose millions to pet fraud

11 August 2021
Animal lovers lose millions to pet fraud

Potential pet owners are being told to be cautious when trying to buy an animal through the internet after fraudsters made millions in the last year.

What do you need to drive in the EU after Brexit?

10 August 2021
What do you need to drive in the EU after Brexit?

As travel rules relax more of us may begin thinking about taking the car to Europe once again, but what rules have changed for drivers since Brexit?

Morrisons to close on Boxing Day

10 August 2021
Morrisons to close on Boxing Day

One of the UK's largest supermarkets is set to remain closed on Boxing Day, a move being welcomed by many who say key workers deserve a break.

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How to see this week's Perseid meteor shower

09 August 2021
How to see this week's Perseid meteor shower

It's been described as the best display of the year and here's how you can catch the Perseid meteor shower in Kent's skies this week.

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High demand for MOTs could leave millions without valid certificates

09 August 2021
High demand for MOTs could leave millions without valid certificates

Demand for MOTs is expected to surge next month and drivers are being told to book appointments now or risk a £1,000 fine if certificates expire.

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With energy prices rising here's how to find a cheaper deal

06 August 2021
With energy prices rising here's how to find a cheaper deal

The price of gas and electric is to rise by almost £140 this winter. Here's how to begin looking for a better deal that could save you money:

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The cost of driving tests and MOTs set to increase

05 August 2021
The cost of driving tests and MOTs set to increase

The price of theory and practical driving tests, and MOT slot fees, are among charges the DVSA wants to increase as it faces a funding shortfall.

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Supermarket launches back to school packs to help families

04 August 2021
Supermarket launches back to school packs to help families

Morrisons has designed back to school 'pick up packs' for families struggling to meet the costs of getting children ready for the new term.

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RAC warns of 'more misery' as petrol hits eight-year high

04 August 2021
RAC warns of 'more misery' as petrol hits eight-year high

Petrol prices have risen for the ninth month in a row with the RAC warning the situation shows no sign of improving.

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Supermarket becomes first to give free nappies to tiny babies

03 August 2021
Supermarket becomes first to give free nappies to tiny babies

Free nappies for premature babies are available from pharmacies for the first time thanks to a partnership between Pampers and supermarket Asda.

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Students told to apply for loans before A-level results day

03 August 2021
Students told to apply for loans before A-level results day

With A-level results out in a week, the Student Loans Company is urging students to get finance applications in, even if plans remain unclear.

Could Tom Daley inspire us to dive into knitting?

02 August 2021
Could Tom Daley inspire us to dive into knitting?

For years diver Tom Daley has inspired others to try his sport. But after the Tokyo Olympics will he have persuaded us to all try a different hobby?

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Households face biggest rise to energy bills for a decade

02 August 2021
Households face biggest rise to energy bills for a decade

The cost of energy bills may rocket, if Friday's increase to the energy price cap goes ahead, but there are concerns for lower income families too.

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Here's where kids eat free this summer

02 August 2021
Here's where kids eat free this summer

Keen to treat the kids without breaking the bank? Here's a round up of pubs, restaurants and cafes with 'kids eat free' deals this summer.

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TV licence deadline is here and missing it could cost £1,000

31 July 2021
TV licence deadline is here and missing it could cost £1,000

Thousands of people risk a £1,000 fine if they don't meet this weekend's TV licence deadline, here's why.

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