33 h. ago Eleven money changes coming in December and how they affect YOUR wallet

YOU should be on the lookout for 11 money changes coming next month - especially now Christmas is around the corner. Millions of households will be in line for extra cash in December, while others will see their payments brought forward. Plus, there will be deadline dates you need to keep in your diary, sales...

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3 d. ago 'Temporary trees' share experience of 172,420 UK children this Christmas

It comes as the sale of trees will raise money for a good cause

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4 d. ago John Swinney urged to use extra Budget cash on reducing child poverty levels in Scotland

Campaigners have called on the First Minister to “come good” on previous commitments to use the money earmarked for mitigating the two-child cap on tackling child poverty.

Economics

8 d. ago The 5 styles of trainers that you think look good but make you look frumpy and naff – what to buy instead

PUT your best foot forward this season in styles that won’t make you look dated.  When it comes to shoes we invest time and money finding the perfect pair.  And in fashion, items like a good winter coat and a sturdy pair of shoes will always cost you more. Sadly, it's just a given.  But...

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2 w. ago TEMPLE BAR INVESTMENT TRUST: There's more to come, say bosses

Ian Lance and Nick Purves, part of global investment house Redwheel, claim that there are more stellar gains to come, albeit not on the scale of the recent past.

Economics

2 w. ago Martin Lewis warning to anyone using a Lloyds, Barclays or Natwest debit cards

The personal finance expert that credit cards aren't actually the 'villains' when it comes to money.

Events

2 w. ago Comeback of the car clocking crisis: Some motors have up to 300k miles wiped from their history with the spawn of new 'undetectable' devices

'Clocking' is an issue many drivers think disappeared in the 1990s. But an increase in availability of new 'mileage blocking' devices has seen it make an unwanted return.

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2 w. ago Fraudsters using dodgy firesticks to steal illegal streamers' financial information

Dodgy fire sticks promise to save users money on subscriptions, but come with hidden risks that can leave people further out of pocket than if they paid for the services legitimately.

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2 w. ago Why comedian Marcus Brigstocke spent 'silly money' buying the same motorhome TWICE

Brigstocke, 52, explained that his beloved motorhome, which he used for touring, had been stolen in broad daylight from outside his house in South London.

Economics

2 w. ago George Clarke reveals who he'd 'put his money on' for Strictly Come Dancing win

Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke has predicted the winner of the current series of the BBC show

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3 w. ago Joe Cole: ‘Anything which generates the money you get in football means the parasites come’

Former Chelsea and England maverick on being portrayed as spoilt at 16, Max Dowman’s future, his admiration for Mikel Arteta, and a big dream of managing England“Someone who worked a lot with rock stars told me that the age that they become famous is the age they stay for the rest of their life. I thought: ‘That doesn’t bode well for me,’” Joe Cole says ruefully. “I was in the public eye at 16 and thrust in front of the media. You grow up, you become a dad, but you’re still a footballer. And then, all of a sudden, it stops but your whole identity is still wrapped up in it.”The former West Ham, Chelsea and England footballer, a gifted maverick who always felt a man out of time, playing a game years ahead of most of his contemporaries, smiles when I ask how old he feels now: “Forty‑four. I’m 44 [this Saturday]. My wife will laugh if she reads this, but you emotionally mature quite quickly as a footballer.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The old school car theft tactic making a comeback: Here's how to avoid becoming a victim

Car thieves are continuously turning to new methods and the latest tech to steal cars undetected. But they're also revering to some old hat tricks to pinch vehicles too.

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3 w. ago Why comedian Jake Lambert regrets every penny he's spent on his picky cat

Hosted by presenter Matt Edmondson, Spent! puts celebrities in the hot seat to share their receipts and reveal the purchases, big or small, that have impacted their lives.

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last month ‘Unbelievably tacky’ people cry as bride & groom come up with money

WEDDINGS can be expensive - but one bride and groom has come under fire for asking guests to pay for their special day. The couple had put up a sign at the wedding asking attendees to buy raffle tickets throughout the day. The bride and groom said that money raised would be split between the...

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