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UK migrant families may be compelled to forgo valuable in-work benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to avoid penalties, according to new reports. This comes in light of a proposed migration policy overhaul … Read More

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A proposal to transform a property on Woden Road, Wolverhampton, into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO) was recently rejected by the City of Wolverhampton Council amid worries about heightened crime and … Read More

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Andrew Alty, a small business owner, was shocked to receive a staggering £42,000 bill from O2 for data roaming charges incurred during a holiday to Morocco. Initially, he received a £22,000 bill while still abroad and, upon … Read More

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Thousands of people are at risk of missing out on their state pension when they need it most, new data reveals. Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that men and women are now expected to enjoy … Read More

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Eddie Bauer shoppers have less than a month to use their gift cards and loyalty points as the major outdoor apparel retailer files for bankruptcy. According to court documents, all gift cards and Adventure Points earned … Read More

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Tesco has joined Morrisons and Sainsbury’s in renaming their classic “Gingerbread Men” biscuits to the gender-neutral “Gingerbread People,” a move that has ignited sharp criticism from shoppers. Customers on social media … Read More