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Waitrose will be removing takeaway coffee cups from all of its stores by autumn - if you're a MyWaitrose customer you'll need to take your own cup to get your free hot drink.

Starbucks will trial a 5p charge on the use of paper cups in some London stores from next month - to encourage customers to use reusable drink containers.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today announced it will take enforcement action against secondary ticketing websites suspected of breaking consumer protection law.

Fans who've bought Ed Sheeran tickets on reselling sites such as Viagogo have been warned they won't be able to get into the concerts. But if you've paid for a ticket you can't use, the singer's promoter has now released a downloadable letter which might help you get your money back – here's what to try.

Thousands of fans of pop star Olly Murs have been left upset and out of pocket after two of his tour dates were cancelled because the concerts' promoter ceased trading.

A bride-to-be won a £10,000 wedding in central London after entering a competition listed on MoneySavingExpert.com's 'comping' forum board.

A security glitch at the cashback website Topcashback has caused hundreds of users to be 'partially' logged in to someone else's account over the past month, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal – with usernames, shopping history via the website, earnings and some email addresses viewable.

Apple's running a deal which allows those buying a new iPhone, iPad, Mac or other pricey device to pay for it in 12 monthly instalments, interest-free. You'll need to move fast though – applications close on Tuesday 14 March.

Families who've booked once-in-a-lifetime trips to Walt Disney World Florida have been shocked to discover parts of their luxury resort hotel will be undergoing major renovations , with some facilities closed and "noise disturbance" expected – and many more who'll be affected have yet to be told by their travel agent.