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WITH the weather warming up, so does the activity of ants both inside and outside our houses.This Mornings Consumer Editor, Alice Beer, was o
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MARTIN Lewis’s MoneySavingExpert has issued a warning to millions of pet owners ahead of a big change to rules.The consumer experts have urged cat own
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A record 73 percent of Brits are trying to cut the cost of their weekly shop, according to new research from Barclays.
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With inflation taking a toll on people’s finances and amid a growing sense of responsibility towards the climate, second-hand shops are booming across the globe. In France, around 10 percent of clothes each year are now resold, and thrift stores are attracting a wider audience. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24’s Shona Bhattacharyya.Read more about this story in our article: https://f24.my/AJ9x.y🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen🔴 LIVE – Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBenFollow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/XenBrowse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGenDiscover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKenGet the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen
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A retail expert has warned shoppers of the tricks online stores use to make us spend more money.
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Researchers tested the most consumed marine species: cod, haddock, lobster, salmon, scallop, shrimp, and tuna.
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One in 10 (10 percent) wrongly believe they do not have to pay tax on the returns made on savings held outside of an ISA, according to research from Shawbrook.
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A MEGA change to energy bills could cut the cost for millions of customers across the UK.The change will see energy firms tally up customers’ bills ev
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THE UPCOMING solar eclipse promises a mesmerizing spectacle, but with excitement comes a surge in scams.Fraudsters are planning to exploit this astron
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I’M glad to report that spring has brought an amazing number of consumer events to broaden the minds and palates of wine lovers.Here are a c
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A MAJOR high street bank is set to permanently close 27 branches starting within days because “less than 10 customers” use them.According to closure a
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From June 2025 onwards Ofgem is bringing in new rules for households with smart meters that will require energy companies to ‘settle’ consumer electricity bills.