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DWP issues update on when £150 cost of living payment will hit bank accounts
The scheduled payment aims to support approximately six million people receiving various benefits, reporting by David Bentley and Jon Macpherson
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Grandad's spirited run at school sports day ends with a suspected fractured arm
What started as a joyful promise turned into an unexpected mishap when grandad James Kewley, 46, fractured his arm during his granddaughter's sports day race, reports Neil Shaw
National
Prepare for more ‘mortgage misery’ as interest rates expected to rise yet again
Some analysts are expecting UK interest rates to rise by another 0.25 percentage points on Thursday (June 22), and say there could be more hikes on the horizon
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From struggling to climb stairs to playing soccer, dad sheds 6st and wins heartwarming approval from daughter
From struggling to fit into XXXXXL-XXXL clothing, to wearing an XL size, Tom Read, 31, successfully transformed his body, impressing not only himself but also his five-year-old daughter
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How to beat the heat and get an Argos fan for just £1.50
Savvy shoppers have uncovered an offer from TopCashback that allows you to get an £18 Argos fan for as little as £1.50, reporting by Bethan Shufflebotham (contains affiliate links)
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Interactive map shows how many businesses have gone bust in your area
Withdrawal of government support and soaring energy costs have been blamed for the rise in insolvencies, with retail and construction among the hardest hit sectors
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I married myself after separating from partner of 20 years
Robbie Fincham, 57, had depression after having several unsuccessful dates and separating from her partner of 20 years
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The cost of cooling: How much does it really cost to run a fan all night?
With scorching summer nights and rising temperatures becoming the norm, the need for a cooling companion during sleep has become a necessity for many, reports Ruby Flanagan
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Met Office gives update on how long heatwave will last after UK saw scorching highs of 30C
Hot weather is expected to continue over the coming weeks following the recording of the hottest day of the year over the weekend
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Rising cost of living forces nearly two million Britons to skip meals, poll reveals
A YouGov poll of more than 6,000 people found 9.6 million Britons live in households classed as in ‘serious financial difficulties’, reports Gwyn Wright
Property
From fake landlords to holiday homes fraud, property scams you should watch out for - and how to avoid them
When it comes to property transactions, deceit lurks in various forms, with conveyancing fraud, fake buyers and sellers topping the list of common scams
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Say goodbye to use-by dates on milk as M&S tells shoppers to sniff it
M&S says a combination of improved shelf life and a better overall quality of milk meant customers can “use their judgement” before throwing away the milk, reports Ruby Flanagan (contains affiliate links)