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The research found almost one in four (23 per cent) now believe better alternatives are available to their current contract

Brits trapped in contracts think they overpay by £576 a year

Vodafone's new sim-only sale can save you hundreds of pounds over the life of the deal

This new Vodafone deal making is people question their phone bills

65 per cent have a designated member of the family who takes charge of the finances.

Financial changes this spring could save households over £800 a year

Nous scans the market for you, switches you to a cheaper rate, and then keeps an eye on pricing

AI tool claims to slash energy and broadband bills with less hassle

We were given a cash reward for just checking if our bills could be reduced

This bill-checking service paid me to see if I could save money

I didn’t expect the reward to go straight to my bank - but it did

I tried an AI bill-switching service and it paid me £5 just to check

Get breakdown cover for much less than normal with this sale

Drivers rush to grab 40% off AA breakdown cover before it ends

It’s one of the best times to switch to a fixed tariff - with uncertainty over how the rate cut will affect families, and winter bills set to reach their peak

Why the £150 energy cut won’t help this winter — and what to do now

Brits stay quiet on big wins - but love to share money-saving triumphs

Brits twice as likely to brag about a bargain than a work promotion

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Bank of England's interest rate decision could leave you paying more

A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas
More than a third of adults have already started budgeting for Christmas – despite it being six months away.
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The public answers what they'd do with an extra £100.

Watch: How you'd spend spare £100 as bills rise by £36bn

Property expert and TV presenter Scarlette Douglas teams up with Smart Energy GB to spotlight how Brits are embracing green home upgrades. With 95% of those making eco-changes reporting cost savings, and simple steps like getting a smart meter helping them to reduce energy bills, Douglas uncovers the home improvements with financial and environmental benefits.

Britain embraces the 'Greenovation' with green home upgrades

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New employer NICs rise: what it means for workers facing rising costs

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The 5 areas worst hit by Awful April's severe bill hikes

Gareth used a company’s online quote service to see if he could save some money

How I saved £140 a month on bills during ‘Awful April’

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Steep April price hikes: the household bills set to rise

Energy bills will be going up very soon - we look at a way to save money and earn cashback

How to beat the April energy price hike and simplify your spending

Bundle energy, broadband and insurance with UW

Ultimate consumer hack: how bundling household bills can save money

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'I'm tired of it' - Brits fed up with being 'ripped off' as bills rise

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The rules and legal risks of refusing to pay council tax

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Household bills could increase by 17% - but you can avoid the hikes

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Water bills to rise by £123 on average - some households hit harder

A study revealed people will be saving money by unsubscribing from as many paid-for services as possible.

Top 20 money-saving tips for January

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Major household bills change coming under new rules - what it means

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The key financial changes and deadlines in January 2025 to be aware of

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I'm a mortgage expert - my top tips to save for your first home

Bill with his Guide Dog handler Mohammed Ibrahim on the red carpet of The Devil Wears Prada at Dominion Theatre

An adorable guide dog is stealing the show at red carpet events
An unexpected guest has been strutting his stuff down some of the UK’s most exclusive events – turning the heads of red-carpet guests and West End actors.
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Energy firm urges Brits to claim Pension Credit and offers winter aid

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Water companies want to raise bills by 84% - as sewage spills continue

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

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Thousands of households to receive £500 summer holidays payment

Breaking All the major financial changes happening in April - full list

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