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Britain's iconic £1 coin is to be phased out after more than three decades in circulation by a larger 12-sided replacement, which launches tomorrow (Tuesday 28 March). Here's what you need to know.

Discount shoe retailer Brantano has called in administrators for the second time in just over a year. Here are the key need-to-knows for customers about gift cards, refund rights and outstanding online orders.

Supermarket heavyweight Tesco has announced it will be shutting down its product-testing website 'The Orchard at Tesco' on Friday 31 March.

Members of Waitrose's loyalty cards programme will no longer be able to get a totally free tea or coffee – from next month, anyone wanting a 'free' hot drink will first need to make a purchase. But if you're annoyed by the change, you can still get a cuppa for just a few pennies.

Airport shoppers travelling outside the EU can now claim a discount at Boots on items priced £5 or more if they present their boarding pass at the till, after the chemist chain became the latest store to introduce VAT refunds for passengers.

Loyalty point collectors have been dealt a blow after supermarket giant Sainsbury's announced it won't be holding its 'double-up' event as expected.

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.

Cigarette smokers will pay more under a new tax system to come into effect in a couple of months, the Chancellor announced in today's Budget.

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.

'Use by' dates on food and drink such as milk and yogurt could be downgraded to 'best before' dates to prevent products being needlessly thrown out, under plans put forward by a charity.