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Virgin Media fined £28m – could you be owed compensation?

Virgin Media fined £28m – could you be owed compensation?

Virgin Media has been fined a record £28 million by Ofcom after the watchdog found millions of customers had too many obstacles when trying to cancel their contracts. Ofcom has now ordered Virgin Media to review complaints and make sure anyone entitled to compensation receives it.

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Pound hits highest level against the euro in more than a year – should you buy your holiday money now?

Pound hits highest level against the euro in more than a year – should you buy your holiday money now?

Holidaymakers heading to Europe this summer could get more for their money this summer after the pound euro exchange rate climbed to its strongest level in more than a year.

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EDF offering free fans and energy bill credit to help customers in heatwave - can you get extra support?

EDF offering free fans and energy bill credit to help customers in heatwave - can you get extra support?

Thousands of vulnerable households could receive free fans, cooling equipment and bill support this summer from energy provider EDF under a new £1 million initiative. Could you get extra help during the heatwave?

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How people with ADHD can claim for PIP:  When the condition qualifies and how much you could get

How people with ADHD can claim for PIP: When the condition qualifies and how much you could get

If you've been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you could be entitled to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - though it's a little more complicated than a simple diagnosis. We explain how much you can get and how to qualify

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Mortgage rate war: How low will lenders go and what it means for home buyers

Mortgage rate war: How low will lenders go and what it means for home buyers

Lenders are cutting mortgage rates ahead of the summer holidays but how much more will costs come down? We look at what the changes mean for buyers and owners

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How to get a nine-day break from work with just four days of annual leave during the summer holidays

How to get a nine-day break from work with just four days of annual leave during the summer holidays

You can get more holiday with fewer days of annual leave in August with a handy trick over the Bank Holiday.

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