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Comet has launched an in-store liquidation sale as administrators close down the failed electrical chain, but the offers are more standard sale than fire sale.

Comet will go into administration next week, which means it is vital anyone with a gift voucher spends it immediately or risk it becoming worthless.

Dozens of the UK's largest online stores have been warned to bring their websites up to scratch so they comply with consumer protection laws, or face action.

Shoppers won't get any undelivered items from JJB Sports bought before this week, and they won't be able to return items or use old gift cards after the retailer's collapse.

Electricals retailer Comet is the easiest high street chain to haggle with, according to a poll of MoneySavingExpert.com users.

Shoppers with gift cards or vouchers for JJB Sports should use them as soon as they can, after the firm announced plans to appoint administrators.

Some Hotel Chocolat customers have had payments taken from their accounts this month for purchases made a year ago.

The stigma of buying discounted groceries is dwindling, with almost 60% of shoppers now saying they look for cheap deals, according to a survey.

Olympics fever and Team GB's phenomenal success has led to a complete U-turn in public attitude as the vast majority of the nation are now delighted to have the Games in this country, according to a MoneySavingExpert.com poll.