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Six ways to make sure your jewellery is protected by insurers

Households are more likely to claim for theft or loss of jewellery in the winter months. Lloyds is urging those with pricey jewels to take measures to protect their new jewellery as soon as they can.




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What is Shopmium and can it save on supermarket shops?

Shopmium is an app that promises to give customers money back on their weekly grocery shops by offering exclusive supermarket offers - we take a look.




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We reveal how you can haggle down window prices and how the vulnerable can tackle the cold callers 

The BBC drama White Gold shows actors Joe Thomas and James Buckley encouraging customers to spend thousands of pounds on, often unnecessary, new windows.




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Sky ups the price of its core entertainment package by an inflation-busting 9%

The telecoms giant has announced its popular entertainment package - which includes Sky One, Sky Atlantic and MTV - is due to increase by £2 from £22 to £24 a month.




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'I'm £3,000 out of pocket after A Suit That Fits went bust'

A frustrated customer has revealed that he paid £3,000 to a tailored suit company in return for six suits to be made, only for the company to go bust and leave him thousands of pounds out of pocket.




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Local milk deliveries: Why are they making a comeback?

Thousands more British households decided to get their milk delivered last year in glass bottles - what's behind this booming trend? I go on a round to find out.




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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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Broadband customers charged up to £90 a year to keep email addresses after they switch providers

BT charges customers up to £7.50 to hold onto their address, equivalent to £90 annually. TalkTalk charges previous customers £5 each month to keep their old email address - or £60 a year.




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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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Where home insurance is up most, with storms due to bring more hikes

Analysis found an average 2.9 per cent hike in home insurance premiums, but some areas of the UK saw price rises of nearly 5 per cent over the course of the last year.




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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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BT fined £245k by Ofcom after it overcharged EE mobile customers

The telecoms watchdog has fined BT £245,000, revealing the firm overcharged EE's mobile customers for making calls to 118 directory enquiries services.




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Motorists are being taken for a ride with the sale of fake car insurance on the rise

Ghost brokers claim they can obtain car insurance at a low price, in exchange for a fee, with many victims actually just sold a fake insurance document that doesn't even exist.




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The best deals on entertainment if you're stuck at home

With some people now expected to self-isolate at home for three months or more, you may want more than just the black box in your living room to get your entertainment fix.




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How to get Disney Plus streaming service in UK for the lowest price

As coronavirus spreads, people are increasingly being forced to stay inside, meaning many will be likely to watch hours of TV when they are not working. We look at the best streaming deals.




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Will broadband and energy firms help people stuck at home by coronavirus? 

Bills are expected to increase for many over this time period but in light of this, some suppliers have announced they will be reviewing how they charge their customers in the next few weeks.




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From mortgages to lost wages: How to keep your family finances safe

It is crucial that you prepare for the coming months to ensure your finances are as insulated as they can be from the fallout.




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Energy bills to rise by £340 this year for families working from home

Comparison site Energyhelpline said the average £98 per month UK energy bill will rise by £29 for those working from home with children whose schools have closed.




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Landlords can still serve eviction notices during the coronavirus outbreak

Last week the Ministry of Housing promised a 'complete ban on evictions' for those unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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How to renew insurance properly during coronavirus outbreak

Customers buying a new insurance policy, or renewing an old one, are advised to purchase cover based on their normal behaviour and not base it on their current lives under coronavirus restrictions.




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Households to spend an extra £52m on energy bills A WEEK: We reveal how you can cut costs

It is thought that 16.8million people will no longer be going into their normal workplace as a result of measures to delay the spread of the coronavirus.




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See if you can find cheaper insurance with This is Money and Compare the Market

With our partner, Compare the Market, you can compare insurance and exclusive deals and get rewarded with Meerkat Meals and Meerkat Movies when you buy a qualifying product through them.




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How to fork out for medicine or food brought to your door in lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown means millions of households are now relying on friends, family and neighbours to deliver food, prescriptions and other essentials to their doors.




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Household bills are set to rise but you can still make savings 

Everything from phone bills to NHS prescriptions are due to go up from today, but there are ways to save money. BT, EE, O2, Three and Vodafone are all hiking prices between now and May.




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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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You can still live the good life in lockdown - so dig for victory over the Coronavirus!

Confinement to home may stretch some relationships, but it could also encourage you to become a little less reliant on the weekly shop. Here, Toby Walne looks at some do-it-yourself food and drink ideas.




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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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Will my insurer pay out if my empty home is burgled while the country is in lockdown?

Seven in 10 burglaries are committed when no one is in the home and while the lockdown is forcing most people to spend more time indoors, it will homes left empty long-term that are particularly at risk.




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The best energy tariffs on the market that DON'T require you to have a smart meter installed

In order to reach their Government targets, many of the larger energy firms have said that customers will only be able to access the cheapest deals if they agree to have a device installed.




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Banks blocking payments for shoppers buying food online for first time

Major flaws with security checks have led to some banks mistakenly flagging first-time online grocery orders as suspected fraud. The payment is then blocked and the order is then often cancelled.




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What are my rights if my internet is slow? We reveal the answer to the UK's broadband questions 

To help those stuck at home with slow internet, This is Money has answered the most commonly asked questions about underperforming broadband.




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How DO you survive this crisis with just £1 spare a week?

Exclusive figures today reveal that the average family will be left with little more than £1 a week to spare if they don't adjust their spending habits after a 20 per cent pay cut.




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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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Flowers, wine and food delivered by your letterbox during lockdown

Online shoppers have been pleased to discover that firms are adapting the way they are packaging their parcels, with many now able to fit the products into letterbox shaped containers.




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Selfish shoppers hog supermarket delivery slots leaving needy waiting

Many vulnerable families say they are being forced to stay up into the small hours to try to secure a delivery spot as soon as they become available. Even then, they are not always successful.




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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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Need a trim during lockdown? The long and short of cutting your own hair

In a bid to remain sane and smarten up your act, it might be tempting to pick up a pair of scissors to become your own barber or hairdresser. It is not a step to be taken lightly.




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Supermarket chaos: Needy families STILL unable to get deliveries

Your letters and emails have been pulled together into a damning dossier which we will send to all major supermarkets and a parliamentary inquiry.




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CeX customers left out of pocket after tech firm delivers faulty items

Some customers, including Chris (pictured), have reported receiving faulty items while others have not received online orders at all, according to Which?




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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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Why is it so hard to buy a Nintendo Switch in lockdown?

Nintendo's Switch has ended up being one of the must-have items of the coronavirus panedmic lockdown. Consumer Trends has a look why.




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Household energy usage surges by 37% during lockdown

The average annual cost of a combined gas and electricity bill is around £1,034, but due to increased usage whilst people are stuck inside, this could rise to £1,421.




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: The best home deals today from instant hot pots, Le Creuset and cooking pans

There's no place like home and today, there's no place like Amazon to get great  deals on home and kitchen products like Le Creuset during the ecommerce giant's huge 48-hour Prime Day sale




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best deals on video games like Marvel's Spider-Man, Mortal Kombat 11 and more

The 48-hour Amazon Prime Day is here and that means there are plenty of video game deals including some great PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch bargains and special edition discounts




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best kids toy and game deals available today including LEGO, Barbie, and more

It's Monday, which means Amazon Prime Day is here and there are now deals available across the board, covering everything from LEGO, LOL Surprise, Barbie, Hatchimals and VTech




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: Best deals on electronics from headphones to speakers

Amazon Prime Day 2019 has officially started - we've rounded up the best deals on electronics this Prime Day, so you can make some big savings on the tech you've had your eye on.