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Christmas train tickets 2026: When do they go on sale and how to get cheap fares
Christmas tickets are already on sale, but booking dates vary by operator and major engineering works could affect festive journeys. Here’s when Christmas 2026 train tickets are being released and how to save money on fares.
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Free and easy ways to cut your heating costs as energy bills rise in October
Energy bills are rising by 4% from October, just as colder weather arrives. Households worried about the cost of heating can still take some easy steps to save.
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Best supermarket fuel offers to save on petrol and diesel as Asda brings back 5p off a litre
Asda has brought back its popular fuel saving offer, giving Rewards customers 5p off every litre of fuel when they spend £40 in store. Here’s how to get the discount and how much you could save.
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Cheapest Halloween sweet deals including Poundland, Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Sainsbury's
Get set for trick or treat with a big bowl of sweets. We look at the best Halloween deals including chocolate, Haribo and sweets from the shops online and in-store. Plus, Aldi's new Halloween munch mix.
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Vet bills: How to cut the cost of pet treatment as rules change
Vet bills can cost hundreds or thousands of pounds. Find out how to cut pet treatment costs as new CMA rules make vet prices clearer
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Cheapest Quality Street, Heroes, Roses and Celebrations Christmas 2026 choc tubs - which is the best value?
Christmas chocolate treats are set to be more expensive this year. Get the best value by comparing the prices of tub favourites such as Quality Street, Celebrations, Heroes and Roses at supermarkets including Tesco and Asda.
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Lidl Plus Points can now be swapped for rewards including money-off coupons and selected products, giving shoppers the opportunity to save on food bills. Here is what you can get.
Lidl Plus Points can now be swapped for rewards including money-off coupons and selected products, giving shoppers the opportunity to save on food bills. Here is what you can get.
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Pension Credit days out: Cheap and £1 attractions for October half-term
If you're looking after grandchildren over October half term and claim Pension Credit you can get a day out at top attractions across the UK for next to nothing. We round up the full list of venues offering discounts.
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Tesco, Morrisons, Asda and Aldi Christmas toy sale dates and best deals to grab now
Don't wait until Black Friday to stock up on your Christmas presents, some of the biggest retailers including Tesco and Morrisons are already offering major deals on the best toys for kids with Aldi and Lidl to launch soon.
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Bank of England holds rates: What it means for your mortgage, savings and household bills
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%. The decision has an impact on your mortgage payments, savings accounts and household bills. Here is what you need to know.
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Mortgage rates jump ahead of Bank of England's September interest rate decision
Rising inflation and expectations of higher interest rates means lenders are swiftly raising mortgage costs. Should you fix your mortgage now? We explain what's happening.
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Most valuable Pokémon cards ever - and will the 30th anniversary set create the next Charizard?
As Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary, could the latest trading card release create the next six-figure collectible? We take a look at the most valuable cards.
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Rising petrol prices push inflation up to 3.1% - how to ease the pain of higher fuel costs
Petrol prices have risen as UK inflation hits 3.1%. Here are some easy ways to save money on petrol and diesel and cut the cost of filling up.
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Water bill too high? How to get help as complaints hit record high
Water bill complaints have soared to their highest level on record, as households become increasingly unhappy about rising bills and affordability. Here's what you can do if you're unhappy with your water bill or struggling to pay.
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£150 Warm Home Discount: Checks to make before October
The Warm Home Discount scheme is to reopen in October 2026, giving eligible households a one-off £150 discount towards their electricity costs. Here are the checks to make now if you think you could qualify.
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State Pension set to rise by £488 in April 2027 under triple lock guarantee - what could you get?
Millions of pensioners are expected to get another big boost to their State Pension next April, after new earnings figures came in at 3.9%. It means the annual income for pensioners will jump past £13,000 for the first time.
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M&S launches Too Good To Go bags: Is the £3.80 surprise bundle a good deal?
Marks and Spencer fans can get their hands on cut-price food as the retailer launches a new partnership with food waste saviour Too Good To Go. Plus, we look at how over supermarkets compare.
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Best restaurant deals for September including £1 mains and a £1 Bella Italia brownie
Fancy eating out this month without spending a fortune? Several major UK restaurant chains are running money-saving offers that could help cut the cost of a meal. From discounts at Wetherspoon to £1 mains at Pizza Express to a £1 brownie at Bella Italia, there are plenty of ways to eat out for less.
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