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Morrisons is raising the price of a reusable plastic bag from 10p to 15p and introducing a 20p reusable paper bag, as part of an eight-week trial across eight stores.
28 January 2019
Pension cold-calling has been made illegal from today, in a bid to tackle pension scams – here's what you need to know.
9 January 2019
The Government has announced plans to increase the minimum 5p charge for buying a plastic bag in England to 10p and extend it to all retailers, in a bid to cut plastic use.
27 December 2018
The Post Office will now let you renew your passport digitally - but it'll cost £15 more than doing it yourself, and you'll have to go into one of the 725 participating branches.
9 November 2018
An investigation has been launched into whether online shoppers are paying different prices for the same items – depending on factors such as where they live and whether they are married.
5 November 2018
There's a risk that a third of first generation smart meters may 'stay dumb' after a billpayer switches energy supplier, a Government report has revealed.
19 October 2018
Energy supplier Utilita has opened up applications for the Warm Home Discount, but act quick as you've just a couple of days left to register – check now if you qualify.
13 August 2018
People with hidden disabilities, including autism and mental health conditions, will soon be able to get a Blue Badge parking permit.
30 July 2018
The Government's flagship new Tax-Free Childcare scheme will open to parents of kids aged four and five next week - but the rollout for those with children over six has been delayed by up to three months.
16 November 2017
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