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Lidl guarantees job interviews for long-term unemployed and axes need for CVs - should you apply?
Discount supermarket Lidl has launched a recruitment drive fast-tracking long-term unemployed straight to job interviews. Could you benefit?
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The ultimate guide to Universal Credit summer holiday discounts and days out
The summer holidays are almost in full swing. If you claim Universal Credit we explain all the extra help that is available.
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Energy price cap rise: Why you should submit a meter reading before 1 July
Households are being urged to take a meter reading today, 30 June, before energy prices increase under Ofgem's latest July energy price cap. We explain how this easy move could save you cash.
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Housebuilders face £4.5bn legal claim over alleged new-build price inflation
Legal action worth up to £4.5 billion could be launched against some of Britain's biggest housebuilders over claims that homebuyers paid inflated prices for new-build properties. More than 700,00 people could be in line for compensation.
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Motability scheme changes explained: What disabled drivers need to know from 1 July
Hundreds of thousands of disabled motorists will see changes to the Motability Scheme from 1 July, with some customers facing higher upfront costs, lower mileage allowances and new fees when taking out a vehicle lease.
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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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