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Money Talks: energy bill tariffs, mortgage deals and cash Isas
Sign up to the Money Talks weekly email for all the latest newsEnergy bills are set to get simpler – but not necessarily cheaper – after David Cameron backed plans by regulator Ofgem to reform the...
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Unemployment triggers debt worries for under-25s
Debt problems more prevalent for unemployed under-25s than other age groups, according to charity's researchUnemployment is a greater cause of debt problems for those aged under 25 than any other age...
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John Lewis to extend online shopping empire via thousands of corner stores
Department store set to join Collect+ scheme, which allows shoppers to pick up and return goods at independent retailersJohn Lewis is to extend the reach of its online empire via a network of thousands...
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Petrol price surge adds 6.24p to a litre in a month
AA says drivers are caught between a weak pound and soaring wholesale prices – both due to market speculationThe plunging pound and stock market speculators are driving up the cost of petrol, according...
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Downsizing: how buying less is more
In the last of a series, Kim Stoddart concludes that three years after swapping urban life for self-sufficiency in rural Wales, she has found the real 'stuff' dreams are made ofLast month we celebrated...
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Printer ink cartridges: why you're paying more but getting a lot less
Big printer companies are accused of 'squeezing ever-increasing amounts of cash out of the poor consumer'It's a busy morning at Cartridge World in Aylesbury, part of a chain of almost 200 outlets...
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Baffled by the London congestion charge
TfL's letter was totally unclear, but they still want another £120I accidentally entered the London congestion charge zone while driving a hire car. When I received the penalty notice from the hire...
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Banks unclear over bond withdrawal penalties
Taking money out of fixed-rate savings can mean your original investment will be hitSome of Britain's biggest high-street banks are failing to make it clear to consumers who take out fixed-rate bonds...
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Npower delay is no credit to firm
I switched away from npower in October but am still to receive the £110 credit on my accountI used the Guardian energy comparison service to switch my gas and electricity provider last year. The switch...
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Barclays refund arrives …more than five years late
The bank is willingly returning my money for a withdrawal I made that wasn't received. What's going on?I have just received a letter from Barclays telling me that a £45 refund is due on my account. It...
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Internet and TV bundles of joy
Switching from standalone services to a broadband, phone and TV package can save you money, but the choice is bewilderingUse a fixed telephone line from home, hooked up to the internet and like to...
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Skoda warranty falls short of unblocking faulty drains
Water in the battery caused an electrical fault – a well-known Skoda complaint – but my warranty wouldn't cover itBack in March, I bought a second-hand 2007 low-mileage Skoda Superb from the main...
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A solicitor's bill – 14 months after I bought my house
My solicitor misquoted the Land Registry fee and wants me to pay the £70 shortfallIn August 2011 I completed the purchase of a house, using local solicitors Harrowells LLP in York. I paid the bill on...
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How the loss of Britain's triple-A credit rating will affect consumers
Whether you're a saver or a spender the UK downgrading by Moody's from AAA to AA1 has serious implicationsNews that the UK has had its credit rating downgraded from AAA to AA1 may have you reaching for...
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Pippa Middleton and Waitrose – a recipe for success?
The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge is to write a column for the retailer's magazine offering 'casual ideas and recipes'In the past, Waitrose has used the faces of acclaimed cooks such as Heston...
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Payday loans cause huge rise in calls to National Debtline
Growing popularity of short-term, high-cost loans leads to double the number of people seeking help with payment problemsThe number of people contacting National Debtline with problems involving payday...
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Are our household appliances getting too complicated?
Who needs a kettle with four heat settings? A washing machine with a 'freshen up' function? A toaster with six browning modes? What happened to the good old days of the on/off switch?The modern washing...
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British Gas price hikes help boost annual profit 11% to more than £600m
Profit rise comes as British Gas chief Phil Bentley leaves with £10m combined share, salary and pension packagePhil Bentley, the managing director of British Gas, formally announced his decision to...
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How negative interest rates could affect consumers
While the Bank of England considers the move, what would the implications be for your savings, mortgages and pensions?The deputy governor of the Bank of England, Paul Tucker, has suggested to MPs that...
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Q&A: what to do if you're struggling to pay your energy bills
While Centrica announces an 11% profit increase, more people are getting into difficulties as utility bills continue to riseCentrica, the parent company of British Gas, has risked fresh anger from its...
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