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GiffGaff makes changes to pay-as-you-go: Best 2020 mobile deals

GiffGaff is increasing costs for its standard pay as you go customers - whilst simultaneously providing bigger allowances for those who purchase its 'goodybag' bundles.




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Can smart home tech lower your insurance premiums? We ask insurers

Those who have the latest technology installed - could, in theory - pay lower premiums thanks to enhanced safety. But is this the view of the major insurers?




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Is Loop energy saving assistant better than a smart meter?

A new energy saving assistant is claiming that it can help users save money, electricity and the planet - but insists it isn't the same as smart meters.




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How £25bn a year is wasted on subscriptions Britons don't use

The typical adult spends £496 on regular payments each month, but £39 heads for unused direct debits, standing orders and recurring card payments, according to NatWest.




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Gyms classes that encourage parents to work out with their children

There are an increasing number of gyms offering more personal, family friendly classes that mean you don't need to ditch your child in a crèche and pay more.




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My Farm Fresh Box: I was charged £50 for leaving negative review

A frustrated customer has revealed that she was charged £50 after writing a supposedly negative review about a food subscription service she had ordered a free trial from.




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ScS told me I was sitting on my new sofa wrong after it sagged

A disgruntled couple have been left fuming by a furniture giant that claimed they were sitting on their new sofa incorrectly after complaining about it sagging




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Claim your marriage tax allowance before April or lose as much as £212

Introduced in 2015, marriage allowance entitles non-taxpayers to transfer up to 10 per cent of their annual personal allowance to a partner who pays 20 per cent basic rate tax.




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Lotto players encouraged to double check their slip as they could win a free lucky dip

Many might not know that matching two numbers on a Lotto ticket means that they are eligible for a free lucky dip ticket - with reader managed to bag £109 from three numbers this way.




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Broadband customers are seeing their bills increase by as much as 89% when their contract ends

Out of the 68% of customers hit with a price rise, some providers even increased prices by as much as 89%, according to data from Which?.




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British Gas reverses the minimum top up limit back to £1 for prepayment customers after backlash

The Big Six supplier decided to change the limit at the same time it announced it was moving from Paypoint to Payzone terminals, leaving customers with 15,000 fewer locations to top up.




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Finest Dental: Has company closed and will I get my money back?

A group of dental customers have been left frustrated and confused after a chain of private dentists closed without warning - with many having paid thousands of pounds in advance.




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DEALS OF THE WEEK: 100 photo prints for free; £5 cashback Just Eat voucher

This week's deals include: 100 snaps for free when you buy 50 classic standard photo prints from Photobox; discounted Roku Express online streaming gadget and much more.




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'My insurer has kept my motorbike for 5 months': One mans fight with MCE insurance

After being involved in an incident with a car in August of last year, Stuart Stow, from Middlesex, was left waiting for his insurance firm, MCE, to repair and return his motorbike.




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Complaints rocket as Together Energy is handed 36,000 extra customers 

Jan and Bill Burrough found out Together Energy had taken over their account in December 2018 and a month later asked for a credit refund. But the supplier took seven months to provide a bill.




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Birmingham has the fastest internet in the UK: We reveal which cities have the best download speeds

With an aggregate median download speed of 28.9Mbps, the West Midlands city was quicker than any of its rivals, according to research from RootMetrics.




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Government pushes for greener businesses as taxes raised for gas bills but frozen for electricity

Rishi Sunak said the Government will be increasing the taxes on pollution in a bid to cut down on harmful emissions and encourage energy efficiency.




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Rural areas promised better internet as Government pledge £5bn towards speedy broadband

Households in rural areas of the UK have been promised better internet speeds as the Government pledged £5billion towards providing faster broadband.




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Millions of first generation smart meters fitted last year as rate of installations drops 

Nearly 1.5m first generation smart meters were installed in households across the country last year - despite the fact these installations do not count towards official target figures.




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Millions of households to get relief on energy bills after emergency measures are put in place

Britain's suppliers have joined with the Government to ensure that households across the UK will be able to keep the lights on whilst they are in self isolation.




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The Streaming Wars: Disney enters competition as it launches TV deal

A new TV streaming service called Disney+ launches on Tuesday - and experts believe it could shake up the way we watch television.




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From gas an elelectricity to the internet... don't get cut off at home

Some readers are also worried about the extra costs they might face when using telephones and the internet much more than usual to stay in touch with friends and family.




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British Gas launches new green tariff, but how does it compare to other deals?

The Big Six supplier has introduced its Green Future Plus July 2022 fixed tariff for dual fuel customers with each customer supporting the growth of trees in the UK, according to the firm.




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Energy bills set to fall for 15m households as Ofgem reveals price cap reduction

Energy bills will fall for around 15million households with Ofgem announcing a price cap reduction of £17 a year.




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Eon lost HALF A MILLION customers in 2019 as households switch

Despite losing customers, Eon said its total earnings before tax and interest increased to £2.9bn in 2019, and it expects earnings to increase again in 2020.




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BT Sport customers can apply for refunds as events are called off

At present you can claim back the value of one month's membership. How much this is will be depends on your package. The sum will be credited to your BT account within ten working days.




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Energy rights: As Extra Energy and Spark Energy go bust, where do customers stand?

Last week both Extra Energy and Spark Energy ceased trading. Seven energy minnows have collapsed so far this year, and more than half a million households have been left in the lurch.




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How do I cancel my train season ticket online with Trainline?

Frustrated customers said that when they went to cancel their season ticket on the website - as they no longer need it now they are working from home - they found they needed to print off a form to send on.




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Tricks to make your broadband faster at home - and ones that definitely won't work

We reveal the biggest myths surrounding internet speeds - but also the things you can do that will actually improve your broadband connection.




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Savings from falling wholesale prices  passed on to customers as cheapest energy tariffs fall by £32

The cheapest energy tariffs have fallen by an average of £32, thanks to falling wholesale costs, new data has revealed at a time when consumption is likely to be higher with people at home more.




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Cancelled events leave contributors out of pocket and in the dark as they struggle to reclaim funds

Smaller events are also struggling, however, with those who had booked to have a stand at the annual London Book Fair facing losing money after the event was cancelled.




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Energy usage has risen by 17% since lockdown: We reveal the top tips to keep your bills down

Households are using 17% more electricity since Britain went into coronavirus pandemic lockdown, new data from energy supplier Bulb suggests.




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University students still being asked to pay for accommodation despite lockdown

Some 74% of students are still being charged rent despite the majority no longer being able to live in their university halls or student accommodation, according to a study by Student Hut.




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Spring-clean your cash - and save up to £1,755

With lockdown still in place, now is a good time to take stock of your household finances and see where savings can be made.




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Do I think jury service is a financial disaster? Guilty!

The letter from HM Courts and Tribunals Service hit my doormat last month. I knew what it was before I opened it - for the third time in my life, I had been selected for jury service starting later this month.




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Amazon's Prime Day 2019 on July 15 will actually last for 48 hours this year

The expansion of the so-called day of deals and discounts for Amazon Prime subscribers worldwide will build on last year's growth, which saw Prime Day last 36 hours in total.




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best deals on Cameras from Canon DSLRs to vlogging cameras

Check out Amazon's best Prime Day deals on cameras including Canon DSLRs, vlogging cameras and Sony Digital Compacts. But hurry! These will most likely sell out within a flash!




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best deals on luggage including Samonsite suitcases and more

Check out Amazon Prime Day's best deals on luggage from top brands like Samsonite and more. Find offers on cabin-sized luggage to carry on suitcases as well as hold luggage and suitcase sets.




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Best iPhone accessories: Chargers, cases and battery packs you need

When it comes to accessories, Apple fans really are spoiled for choice. But which gadgets will actually improve your iPhone experience? Here are the best iPhone accessories on Amazon.




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How to watch Premier League games during the Christmas period for FREE

Amazon Prime will kick-off their sport coverage of Premier League tomorrow as they rival Sky Sports and BT Sports in December for UK coverage. Here's the full TV fixtures for Christmas.




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Couple who washed and sold used stamps guilty of £225k fraud

Paul and Samantha Harrison from Barnsley and their accomplice, former dental technician Graham Rought, defrauded Royal Mail out of more than £421,000.




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Jeff Bezos's girlfriend Lauren Sanchez has huge diamond ring

The couple, left, are spending time with Roman Abramovich's ex-wife Dasha Zhukova, inset, on superyacht the Rising Sun. Karlie Kloss andJosh Kushner were also pictured Sunday, right.




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Man City star Kevin De Bruyne names Liverpool's Sadio Mane as his Premier League Player of the Year

Liverpool were 25 points clear of second-place Manchester City before the coronavirus outbreak brought matches to a halt, and key to that success was Senegalese forward Sadio Mane.




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Raheem Sterling jokes about proving his aggression as star is unhappy at low FIFA 20 rating

Raheem Sterling claimed he would prove his aggression against Everton after being shocked by his low rating on FIFA 20 before his ePremier League Invitational quarter-final.




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Barcelona and Man City 'eye Benfica defender Ruben Dias despite £87million release clause'

The 22-year-old has a long-term contract until the summer of 2024 at the Portuguese side, but Portuguese outlet Record claim that Barcelona and Manchester City are keen on signing him.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold goes from ecstasy to heartbreak in ePremier League Invitational tournament

The Liverpool full back was defeated by tournament favourite Diogo Jota, with the Wolves ace securing victory in the online showpiece after yet another golden goal strike.




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The good, bad and ugly of the Premier League's foreign owners after Newcastle takeover

Newcastle United's ambitions may be about to be transformed by their £300m Saudi takeover. But there are plenty of cautionary tales from previous foreign owners in the Premier League.




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Here are the dates for every fan's diary as officials plot football's return after COVID-19 lockdown

According to The Times, contingency plans to bring the beautiful game back to life is becoming a reality, with government ministers recognising that an injection of positivity and hope is sorely needed.




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Kevin De Bruyne reveals his message to Thierry Henry as he closes in on assist record

Kevin De Bruyne has warned Thierry Henry that he is ready to break his 17-year-old Premier League assist record when the season resumes. The Belgian is only four short of Henry's total of 20.




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Manchester United and Manchester City scrap pre-season plans

Manchester United and Manchester City have been forced to shelve plans for pre-season tours with European competitions set to re-start in August.