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Home Bargains shoppers can save on the gift set ahead of Christmas
Home Bargains reduces £18 Lynx gift set to better than half price
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December 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Home Bargains shoppers can save on the gift set ahead of Christmas
Finding Christmas gifts that keep children entertained without screens can be tricky, but these presents offer a creative alternative (Contains affiliate links)
Parents swap screen time for 'concentration improving' musical gifts
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December 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Finding Christmas gifts that keep children entertained without screens can be tricky, but these presents offer a creative alternative (Contains affiliate links)
I counted the chocolates in tubs of Quality Street, Roses and Celebrations to see which offers the best value for money.
I compared Quality Street, Roses and Celebrations — 1 came last
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December 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I counted the chocolates in tubs of Quality Street, Roses and Celebrations to see which offers the best value for money.
The cracker is no longer just about cheese
Crackers are back as Gen Z snacks differently at Christmas
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December 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The cracker is no longer just about cheese
Those worried about their finances this Christmas can still employ a variety of ways to make it much easier
Consumer champion shares 20 ways you can save money this Christmas
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December 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Those worried about their finances this Christmas can still employ a variety of ways to make it much easier
A personal trainer and nutritionist has shared a method for peeling hard boiled eggs and it's got people talking - but some are not entirely convinced by the hack
You're peeling boiled eggs wrong - method is a game-changer
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December 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A personal trainer and nutritionist has shared a method for peeling hard boiled eggs and it's got people talking - but some are not entirely convinced by the hack
Emma Baldwin booked a table for her family but was told that's 'not how it works'
Beefeater refuse to let mum eat at restaurant because of where she booked
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December 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Emma Baldwin booked a table for her family but was told that's 'not how it works'
In a statement the Department for Work and Pensions pledged tax changes costing an average £400 'will not impact vehicles substantially adapted for wheelchair users'
DWP response on Motability wheelchair concerns after car reduction
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December 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
In a statement the Department for Work and Pensions pledged tax changes costing an average £400 'will not impact vehicles substantially adapted for wheelchair users'
Benefit claimants will already begin being encouraged to move over to Universal Credit with a major DWP letter
DWP to scrap two major benefits next year
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December 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Benefit claimants will already begin being encouraged to move over to Universal Credit with a major DWP letter
The Office for Product Safety and Standards forced the online giant to stop selling the Alchemy Gothic Necklace after discovering it contains dangerous amounts of a chemical listed as a category 1 carcinogen.
Heart necklace pulled by Amazon over 'serious' cancer risk
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December 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Office for Product Safety and Standards forced the online giant to stop selling the Alchemy Gothic Necklace after discovering it contains dangerous amounts of a chemical listed as a category 1 carcinogen.
People also hate sprouts, charades and Michael Bublé
20 things people want to ban this Christmas - and Cliff makes the list
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December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
People also hate sprouts, charades and Michael Bublé
It's time to mark the calendar with postage cut-off dates so gifts and cards arrive on time (Contains affiliate links)
Christmas post deadlines and how to beat Post Office queues
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December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It's time to mark the calendar with postage cut-off dates so gifts and cards arrive on time (Contains affiliate links)
The change will eliminate large amounts of plastic and reduce carbon emissions
Restaurant chain makes huge plastic change to protect environment
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December 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The change will eliminate large amounts of plastic and reduce carbon emissions
Mary Berry's five-star apple crumble recipe uses two extra ingredients in the topping to create an exceptional crunchy texture.
Mary Berry's apple crumble adds two extra ingredients for exceptional crunch
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December 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Mary Berry's five-star apple crumble recipe uses two extra ingredients in the topping to create an exceptional crunchy texture.
Among the items seized was an antique sword
Kent raid finds drugs, weapons and two stolen caravans
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December 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Among the items seized was an antique sword
Major supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Lidl have recalled six products this week due to undeclared allergens and glass contamination - full list
Tesco, Aldi and Sainsbury's Christmas food items issued 'do not eat' warning
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December 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Major supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Lidl have recalled six products this week due to undeclared allergens and glass contamination - full list
63% of pet owners are planning to give their pets pigs in blankets
Five festive foods you must never feed to a dog
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December 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
63% of pet owners are planning to give their pets pigs in blankets
The grim picture is set to continue into 2026 with the worst affected being the Lloyds Banking Group
High street blow as banks shutting 67 branches with some closing 'in days'
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December 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The grim picture is set to continue into 2026 with the worst affected being the Lloyds Banking Group
A group of young people wearing dark tracksuits are reported to have assaulted the boys, forcing some of them to the floor
Four teenagers reportedly assaulted in Tunbridge Wells
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December 15, 2025 at 12:37 PM
A group of young people wearing dark tracksuits are reported to have assaulted the boys, forcing some of them to the floor
'Gorgeous bedding, beautiful design both sides - that's unusual in itself. So soft, and washes beautifully.' (Contains affiliate links)
There's a way to grab Dunelm's 'very pretty' bedding for free
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December 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
'Gorgeous bedding, beautiful design both sides - that's unusual in itself. So soft, and washes beautifully.' (Contains affiliate links)
The DWP has confirmed some payments will be made early over Christmas and New Year bank holidays
DWP Christmas payment date changes - check if affected
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December 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The DWP has confirmed some payments will be made early over Christmas and New Year bank holidays
A travel expert has recommended four destinations offering warmer weather and affordable prices for January getaways
Travel expert shares four warm holidays for January while on a budget
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December 15, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A travel expert has recommended four destinations offering warmer weather and affordable prices for January getaways
The cause is not yet known
Five passed into care of paramedics following kitchen fire in Dartford
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December 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The cause is not yet known
The miniature inn made its debut serving passers-by this month
Tiny pub is touring UK serving pints and its less than 6ft tall
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December 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The miniature inn made its debut serving passers-by this month
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has written to the DWP to urge them to investigate the current rules
DWP told 'fix' Universal Credit bank account rules by Martin Lewis
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December 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Consumer champion Martin Lewis has written to the DWP to urge them to investigate the current rules