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Holiday accommodation scams 2026: how to spot a fake listing before you lose money
A third of UK travellers have seen more holiday scams on social media in 2026. Here's how to check whether a listing is real and what to do if you have already been caught out.
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Tesco Clubcard for 16–17 year olds: Why the change matters for saving money on your shop
Tesco has launched a new Clubcard for 16–17 year olds, giving teenagers access to thousands of Clubcard Prices deals and points rewards for the first time. We reveal all you need to know.
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Universal Credit and benefits payment dates for July 2026 as new DWP rules announced
Millions of households will want to know when benefits will be paid in July 2026 ahead of the summer holidays and the school break. It comes as DWP issues new rules on benefit debts.
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Great British Summer Savings is live today: who is taking part and how much can you save?
The Great British Summer Savings VAT cut goes live on 25 June 2026. McDonald's, Butlin's, Vue, Wetherspoons and more are taking part. Here's how to make the most of it.
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The best World Cup freebies including football sessions, Lego, Burger King, coffee, drinks and more
The World Cup 2026 is officially underway, bringing drama, excitement and plenty of freebies for UK football fans. To help you make the most of the tournament, we’ve rounded up the best World Cup 2026 freebies in the UK, including free drinks, kids’ football sessions, Lego giveaways and food deals.
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Aldi, Lidl and Tesco launch cheap school uniform deals - why you shouldn't wait until September to buy
Supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl and Tesco have launched cheap school uniform deals, as well as retailers including Matalan. We take a look at what's on offer - but don't hang around as the best priced items will be flying off the shelves.
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