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Tesco is coming to Uber Eats and Deliveroo – here's what it means for shoppers

Tesco is coming to Uber Eats and Deliveroo – here's what it means for shoppers

Millions more Tesco customers will soon be able to get Clubcard Prices and collect Clubcard points when ordering groceries through Uber Eats and Deliveroo for the first time. The supermarket joins Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Morrisons and Co-op who are also on the platforms.

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£2 bus fare cap: When cheaper bus tickets start and who will save money

£2 bus fare cap: When cheaper bus tickets start and who will save money

Millions of bus passengers across England will see the cost of travelling fall after the government announced it will reduce the cap on single bus fares from £3 back to £2.

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Hosepipe ban rules explained: Where restrictions are in place, £1,000 fines, and how to save money on water bills

Hosepipe ban rules explained: Where restrictions are in place, £1,000 fines, and how to save money on water bills

Heatwaves and little rain in the UK in June and July means Thames Water is the latest company to put a hosepipe ban into force. Anyone who ignores the rules could face a fine of up to £1,000. Here's what you need to know, including the rules, exemptions and your rights.

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Cost of living changes by Prime Minister Andy Burnham: Every announcement so far and how much you could save

Cost of living changes by Prime Minister Andy Burnham: Every announcement so far and how much you could save

New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made tackling the cost of living a priority, and in his first week has announced several big measures to cut household bills, transport costs and energy costs. Here is everything you need to know.

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Electricity bills to fall from October as VAT is scrapped – how much could you save?

Electricity bills to fall from October as VAT is scrapped – how much could you save?

Millions of households across the UK could see their electricity bills fall from October after the Government announced it will remove VAT from domestic electricity bills. Here is what you need to know

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Universal Credit and benefit payment dates for August 2026: Will you be paid early because of the bank holiday?

Universal Credit and benefit payment dates for August 2026: Will you be paid early because of the bank holiday?

Millions of households will want to know when benefits including Universal Credit and child benefit will be paid in August 2026. The bank holiday can affect when you get cash. We explain what you need to know.

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