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Royal Mail reveals what children really want this Christmas

11 December 2023
Royal Mail reveals what children really want this Christmas

For 60 years Royal Mail has been in charge of Santa’s postbag and his replies – so what is it that children really want for Christmas this year?

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Cadbury confirms ‘supply chain challenges’ are behind missing flavour

08 December 2023
Cadbury confirms ‘supply chain challenges’ are behind missing flavour

Cadbury has confirmed that ‘supply chain challenges’ are the reason as to why some customers can’t find a particular chocolate this Christmas.

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Who is eligible for a free or discounted TV Licence?

08 December 2023
Who is eligible for a free or discounted TV Licence?

The cost of a TV Licence is going up next year but there are some exemptions - so who is entitled to a free or discounted licence?

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Chicken, turkey and egg warning as Salmonella cases rise

07 December 2023
Chicken, turkey and egg warning as Salmonella cases rise

A surge in food poisoning cases, caused by Salmonella, are being linked to raw poultry products and food safety officials have some advice.

How to spot fake chocolate after Prime bar warning?

06 December 2023
How to spot fake chocolate after Prime bar warning?

Christmas shoppers are being warned to avoid ‘fake branded’ Prime and Wonka chocolate bars but how can you spot counterfeit items?

‘There’s no such thing as free as parents are about to find out’

05 December 2023
‘There’s no such thing as free as parents are about to find out’

More parents are being offered free childcare but our columnist fears it’s a government scheme about to over promise and significantly under deliver.

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Chocolate range recalled over safety fears

04 December 2023
Chocolate range recalled over safety fears

Confectioner Mars is recalling a range of its chocolate over fears packets may contain small pieces of rubber.

Kent trains set for cancellations amid six days of strikes

29 November 2023
Kent trains set for cancellations amid six days of strikes

Train services are facing major disruption this week due to train strikes, despite a deal being agreed for workers last week.

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29 Elf on the Shelf adventures

29 November 2023
29 Elf on the Shelf adventures

They enjoy mess, sugary treats and keeping a close eye on the kids before Christmas so what chaos will your elf on the shelf cause this year?

‘Gone is the Argos catalogue – the teens now have gift registry apps’

28 November 2023
‘Gone is the Argos catalogue – the teens now have gift registry apps’

In 2022 our columnist boldly declared her dislike for Christmas Eve boxes but now she says the internet is serving up a fresh slice of festive horror.

Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

24 November 2023
Rare 50p coin to be auctioned by the Royal Mint

One of the most sought-after coins, a rare 50p piece, will be among the items to go under the hammer at a Royal Mint auction next month.

Millions to pay more for energy as Ofgem confirms new price cap

23 November 2023
Millions to pay more for energy as Ofgem confirms new price cap

Gas and electricity will cost more in January, it’s been confirmed, but what is the energy price cap and why is it behind an increase to our bills?

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3 things to look out for to avoid a Black Friday scam

22 November 2023
3 things to look out for to avoid a Black Friday scam

Black Friday is now one of the biggest shopping events of the year but it can also encourage increases in online fraud so how can you avoid a scam?

Animal neglect and abandonment cases facing ‘three-year high’ says RSPCA

22 November 2023
Animal neglect and abandonment cases facing ‘three-year high’ says RSPCA

Calls to the RSPCA about dumped pets are at record levels and the charity says abandonments are ‘spiraling’ amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

‘It’s 2023 – young people should be paid on ability or experience and not their age’

21 November 2023
‘It’s 2023 – young people should be paid on ability or experience and not their age’

More adults than ever still live at home so why, asks our columnist, does the UK still insist on paying a National Living Wage based on age?

Energy bills set to rise within weeks

20 November 2023
Energy bills set to rise within weeks

Gas and electricity bills are forecast to rise for millions of homes within weeks according to the latest predictions into changing prices.

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Walkers confirms it has axed crisp flavour

17 November 2023
Walkers confirms it has axed crisp flavour

Walkers Crisps has discontinued another flavour in its range, weeks after it emerged that Worcester Sauce packets were also disappearing from shelves.

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Contraceptive pill to be available over the counter from next month

17 November 2023
Contraceptive pill to be available over the counter from next month

Millions of women will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill from their pharmacy in a change to the rules and here’s how the scheme will work:

40 cases of antifreeze poisoning prompts warning to pet owners

16 November 2023
40 cases of antifreeze poisoning prompts warning to pet owners

An animal charity, which says it treated more than 40 cases of antifreeze poisoning last winter, is warning pet owners to be vigilant.

Six days of December train strikes set to disrupt Christmas build-up

16 November 2023
Six days of December train strikes set to disrupt Christmas build-up

Train drivers’ union Aslef has announced six strike dates for December with the walkouts expected to disrupt the build-up to Christmas.

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