Smokers will be hit by higher prices as the Chancellor announced increases in tobacco duty in today's Budget. Meanwhile, the price of beer will fall by 1p.
The price of a first class stamp will rise 2p to 62p and second class by 3p to 53p, Royal Mail has announced. But you can beat the hikes by buying now.
Worried about spending a fortune to impress a date? You don't need to be now a MoneySavingExpert.com poll has revealed most people think it's acceptable to use a 2for1 voucher on a first date.
Consumers are set for stronger rights under the Government's draft Consumer Rights Bill – but the new law could be too difficult to enforce, MoneySavingExpert.com creator Martin Lewis told MPs today.
If you like grabbing bargains in pound shops, you can now do it online as two new outlets have opened on the web. But before you abandon high street stores, be prepared for minimum spends and delivery charges.
Dieters should avoid signing up to slimming aid trials from website Raspberry Ketone Fresh, after hundreds of customers reported having unexpected payments of over £150 taken from their accounts.
4 February 2014
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