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New insurance rules could save holidaymakers with pre-existing medical conditions up to 40%

Millions of travellers with pre-existing medical conditions should soon be able to find appropriate cover more easily, according to new rules from the Financial Conduct Authority.




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Lotto players encouraged to double check their slip as they could win a free lucky dip

Many might not know that matching two numbers on a Lotto ticket means that they are eligible for a free lucky dip ticket - with reader managed to bag £109 from three numbers this way.




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Broadband customers are seeing their bills increase by as much as 89% when their contract ends

Out of the 68% of customers hit with a price rise, some providers even increased prices by as much as 89%, according to data from Which?.




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We reveal how you can haggle down window prices and how the vulnerable can tackle the cold callers 

The BBC drama White Gold shows actors Joe Thomas and James Buckley encouraging customers to spend thousands of pounds on, often unnecessary, new windows.




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Sky ups the price of its core entertainment package by an inflation-busting 9%

The telecoms giant has announced its popular entertainment package - which includes Sky One, Sky Atlantic and MTV - is due to increase by £2 from £22 to £24 a month.




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Local milk deliveries: Why are they making a comeback?

Thousands more British households decided to get their milk delivered last year in glass bottles - what's behind this booming trend? I go on a round to find out.




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Finest Dental: Has company closed and will I get my money back?

A group of dental customers have been left frustrated and confused after a chain of private dentists closed without warning - with many having paid thousands of pounds in advance.




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Are you due hundreds of pounds in compensation? Travel delays, overpaid bills, here's how to claim

Many could be compensated for travel delays or refunded for overpaid energy bills, bank charges or tax - simply by taking the time to claim.




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Why are low-alcohol beer sales soaring and which ones are the best?

A dog is not just for Christmas. Chocolate is not just for Easter. Low-alcohol beer is not just for Dry January - at least, that appears to be the case when it comes to sales trends.




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Complaints rocket as Together Energy is handed 36,000 extra customers 

Jan and Bill Burrough found out Together Energy had taken over their account in December 2018 and a month later asked for a credit refund. But the supplier took seven months to provide a bill.




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What do HMRC tax codes mean and am I paying too much?

The code tells you how much you can earn before you have to pay any tax. Your tax code notice might seem dull but if the numbers and letters are wrong it can mean you pay too much, or too little, tax.




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Customers complain that Thames Water is charging those with smart meters more than those without

Frustrated Thames Water customers have complained that the smart meters fitted by the firm do not work properly and are actually costing households more money.




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Third of travel insurance doesn't cover Flybe style airline collapses

Following news that the budget airline is the latest to go bust, customers stranded abroad will be left wondering how they will get home - but a third of those are likely to be left vulnerable.




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Coronavirus and travel insurance questions answered

Britons looking forward to trips abroad in weeks and months ahead are nervously watching what happens with coronavirus. We look at what travel insurance will cover.




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Scottish Power facing Ofgen probe after litany of complaints

We challenged Ofgem after being inundated by letters from angry customers. In the worst cases, some had been made to wait up to a year for refunds of hundreds of pounds.




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BT fined £245k by Ofcom after it overcharged EE mobile customers

The telecoms watchdog has fined BT £245,000, revealing the firm overcharged EE's mobile customers for making calls to 118 directory enquiries services.




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Patients of Finest Dental left suffering the consequences of the firm shutting down without warning 

A large number of patients are mid-treatment with some even left without teeth as they were waiting for implants to be fitted.




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LV 'temporarily' stops selling travel insurance due to coronavirus

Insurance giant LV stopped selling travel insurance  last night in a move described by one expert as 'alarming'.




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More firms pull the plug on travel insurance due to coronavirus

Aviva and Direct Line followed LV, the Post Office and Admiral, who announced yesterday that they would stop the sale of travel policies to new customers.




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Will broadband and energy firms help people stuck at home by coronavirus? 

Bills are expected to increase for many over this time period but in light of this, some suppliers have announced they will be reviewing how they charge their customers in the next few weeks.




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The Streaming Wars: Disney enters competition as it launches TV deal

A new TV streaming service called Disney+ launches on Tuesday - and experts believe it could shake up the way we watch television.




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British Gas launches new green tariff, but how does it compare to other deals?

The Big Six supplier has introduced its Green Future Plus July 2022 fixed tariff for dual fuel customers with each customer supporting the growth of trees in the UK, according to the firm.




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Landlords can still serve eviction notices during the coronavirus outbreak

Last week the Ministry of Housing promised a 'complete ban on evictions' for those unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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How to renew insurance properly during coronavirus outbreak

Customers buying a new insurance policy, or renewing an old one, are advised to purchase cover based on their normal behaviour and not base it on their current lives under coronavirus restrictions.




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Households to spend an extra £52m on energy bills A WEEK: We reveal how you can cut costs

It is thought that 16.8million people will no longer be going into their normal workplace as a result of measures to delay the spread of the coronavirus.




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See if you can find cheaper insurance with This is Money and Compare the Market

With our partner, Compare the Market, you can compare insurance and exclusive deals and get rewarded with Meerkat Meals and Meerkat Movies when you buy a qualifying product through them.




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Your coronavirus financial questions answered

Coronavirus is hitting our financial lives like nothing in modern history. Here, we answer some of the many questions you have raised - on everything from work to home, cars and lifestyle.




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Household bills to rise: Council tax, broadband and stamps will rise on 1 April 2020

The rises will come as a large chunk of households are under strain thanks to the coronavirus outbreak impact on job security, mortgage payments and other personal finances.




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You can still live the good life in lockdown - so dig for victory over the Coronavirus!

Confinement to home may stretch some relationships, but it could also encourage you to become a little less reliant on the weekly shop. Here, Toby Walne looks at some do-it-yourself food and drink ideas.




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British couple stranded abroad are told insurer won't repatriate them

A couple have been left stranded in France after their campervan broke down, with their insurer claiming it is not able to help them, despite the current coronavirus outbreak.




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Will my insurer pay out if my empty home is burgled while the country is in lockdown?

Seven in 10 burglaries are committed when no one is in the home and while the lockdown is forcing most people to spend more time indoors, it will homes left empty long-term that are particularly at risk.




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How many energy firms could go bust in 2020?

Last year, 24 energy firms went bust according to an FOI request. It comes as the market becomes more competitive and the price cap bites the challenger brands.




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Cancelled events leave contributors out of pocket and in the dark as they struggle to reclaim funds

Smaller events are also struggling, however, with those who had booked to have a stand at the annual London Book Fair facing losing money after the event was cancelled.




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Most insurance won't pay out for coronavirus - can you still protect yourself if things go wrong?

If you're thinking of taking out insurance to protect yourself from financial troubles brought on by coronavirus, it's vital you make sure that your policy will actually pay out if you make a claim.




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Five of the most common debt questions answered

From whether payment holidays will affect your credit file to what to do if you're struggling to pay your bills, debt charity StepChange answers five of the most common questions they've received.




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University students still being asked to pay for accommodation despite lockdown

Some 74% of students are still being charged rent despite the majority no longer being able to live in their university halls or student accommodation, according to a study by Student Hut.




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Apple SE and Samsung Galaxy M31 prices compared

In a sign that customers might be getting tired of splashing their cash on expensive gadgets, Samsung and Apple, have both released two new models that can be bought for under £450.




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Covid-19 ruined our wedding plans: Your rights explained

Couples like Monika and Liam (pictured) have seen their wedding plans in tatters because of the pandemic.




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Amazon Prime Day 2019: The best home deals today from instant hot pots, Le Creuset and cooking pans

There's no place like home and today, there's no place like Amazon to get great  deals on home and kitchen products like Le Creuset during the ecommerce giant's huge 48-hour Prime Day sale




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Amazon Echo may have recorded murder of a Florida woman

Silvia Galva, 32, died when a spear impaled her chest in her Hallandale Beach condo back in July. Her husband, Adam Crespo, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.




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Amazon early Black Friday deals: Save on Nintendo Switch consoles and games

Black Friday 2019 is upon us and Amazon is offering more great offers than ever, including some great deals on Nintendo Switch consoles and games - from the Switch Lite to Pokemon Sword.




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Best coffee pod machines: Get your caffeine fix without the faff

Coffee pod machines offer the perfect solution for avid coffee lovers looking for their daily caffeine fix. Here are the best five coffee pod and capsule machines on Amazon right now.




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Amazon customers are raving about this Aero 360 dehumidifier that only costs £7.99!

While top-of-the-range dehumidifiers can cost as much as £170, Amazon customers are currently raving about a simple-yet-effective one from UniBond called Aero 360 that costs just £7.99




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Couple who washed and sold used stamps guilty of £225k fraud

Paul and Samantha Harrison from Barnsley and their accomplice, former dental technician Graham Rought, defrauded Royal Mail out of more than £421,000.




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Coronavirus US: Amazon warehouses begin to run out of items

Amazon says many household items are out of stock due to increased demand as the coronavirus spreads across the US. The company is warning of slower shipping times.




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Coronavirus: Amazon limits warehouses to essential items only

Amazon will stop stocking and shipping all non-medical and non-essential supplies from its warehouses until April 5 in order to prioritize goods needed amid the coronavirus crisis.




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Coronavirus US: LA Amazon delivery man SPITS on package

Ring doorbell footage caught when an Amazon delivery man appears to spit on a package he has just delivered to a home in Los Angeles' Hancock Park neighborhood amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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Coronavirus France: Court limits Amazon to essential deliveries

A French court has ordered Amazon to restrict all its deliveries in the country to essential goods during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as food, hygiene products, and medical supplies.




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Coronavirus UK: Amazon could deliver swab kits in pilot scheme

With just 13 days to go until Health Secretary Matt Hancock has promised the UK will test 100,000 people a day, but figures showed there has been no progress for a week.




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Raheem Sterling reveals Lionel Messi is the only shirt missing from his incredible collection

The Manchester City winger revealed his desire to have a room in his house dedicated to trophies and another for the shirts he has picked up throughout his career.