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• Losing the plot: fears huge rent rises will price many out of UK allotments

  21-04-2023 18:19
  
  Dismay at increases close to 500%, with outcry causing some councils to make a U-turnThe list of what Paul Cooper grows in his allotment in St Helens, Merseyside, could fill a greengrocer’s stock list. There is oriental mustard and rocket, peas, broad beans and jerusalem artichokes. The early season potatoes are in the ground; the strawberry plants are budding, and a mature apple tree that predates the allotment’s creation in 1969 will be harvested later this year.But Cooper, 51, wor
  
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• Rare ‘error coin’ sold for over £80,000 - full list of 10 ‘valuable’ coins in the US

  21-04-2023 17:25 via express.co.uk
  
  The American public is being urged to check if they have "valuable" old coins in their purses or wallets which could be worth thousands of dollars.
  
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• Best savings rates 2023: Top 10 regular savings accounts with high interest now

  21-04-2023 16:39 via express.co.uk
  
  Some regular savings accounts are paying interest rates as high as 6.17 percent.
  
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• Dave Ramsey shares how couple can retire early with £200k a year without touching savings

  21-04-2023 16:10 via express.co.uk
  
  Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey was taking calls from listeners on his investing podcast, The Ramsey Show.
  
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• Council tax discount up to £750 for people on low incomes - find out if you are eligible

  21-04-2023 15:56 via express.co.uk
  
  The Council Tax Reduction scheme in Scotland has reduced bills for around one in five households.
  
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• How can I take back control of my life when my parents support me financially? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

  21-04-2023 15:30
  
  You don’t need to earn your own money to make adult decisions – it comes from taking responsibility for yourself and your actionsI am a woman in my early 20s, an international student, in the first year of a five-year medical degree.I’m completely financially dependent on my parents. I can’t apply for student loans, and the savings I had from my previous job are nowhere near enough to cover tuition fees and costs of living. My degree is so intensive (especially for me, as
  
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• 'Nothing' stops couple from dream holidays after retiring at 29 with £403,000 in savings

  21-04-2023 15:15 via express.co.uk
  
  Americans are increasingly choosing to prepare for early retirement instead of working a regular nine-to-five well into their 60s.
  
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• Michael Gove’s housing reforms are the only ray of light in this doomed government | Simon Jenkins

  21-04-2023 15:00
  
  Instead of caving in to the building lobby, he is trying to return power to the people about the future of their communitiesAs the present Tory administration staggers on, one minister at least is showing some terminal creativity. The levelling up, housing and communities secretary, Michael Gove, is galvanising housing policy, sort of. This year, he has at last abandoned the absurdity that there is a national housing need of a fixed number of houses a year.Councils in England have been told they
  
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• Six 'simple' checks to make now which could save you £800 on your water bill

  21-04-2023 14:46 via express.co.uk
  
  Water bills increased by 7.5 percent for many this month, but there are ‘simple' ways to knock hundreds off bills, an expert has said.
  
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• Morrisons is offering customers a free meal and anyone can claim the offer

  21-04-2023 12:32 via express.co.uk
  
  Morrisons has reinstated its Ask for Henry initiative at all of its cafés with all customers invited to claim a free jacket potato meal.
  
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• Britons could add ‘additional £5,500’ to state pension income - but must act fast

  21-04-2023 12:31 via express.co.uk
  
  Britons have longer to top up their state pension - but still have to bear an important deadline in mind.
  
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• Bank launches 'market leading' rate across easy access savings account

  21-04-2023 12:19 via express.co.uk
  
  Aldermore is offering a "market leading" interest rate on their Double Access Account.
  
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• The life of a patent: from inception to approval, here’s everything you need to know

  21-04-2023 11:27
  
  Patents can help protect your invention by stopping others from copying your hard work – but how do you go about acquiring one?Imagine this: you’ve designed a self-buttering toaster, an ingenious invention that can butter 100 slices of bread in 30 seconds flat. Everyone from chefs to sandwich makers and lunchbox-packing parents will love it; the gizmo is set to revolutionise kitchens across the globe. But how do you stop others from cashing in on your idea by building an identical de
  
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• Fight the fakes: four ways to protect your business from intellectual property infringement

  21-04-2023 11:26
  
  Intellectual property wrongdoing can be costly to businesses. So what can companies do to avoid IP infringement in their supply chains?Oscar Wilde got it wrong. Imitation isn’t the sincerest form of flattery – at least when it comes to your business partners. When your supplier starts to make a knock-off version of your flagship product, the betrayal can hurt almost as much as the lost revenue.For a growing number of businesses, having somebody copy their products can cause reputatio
  
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• The green technology patent boom – what’s driving it and how can businesses benefit from it?

  21-04-2023 11:25
  
  On the journey to net zero, companies are seeking to invest in a future that’s not only profitable but sustainable and climate resilient tooFrom the rollout of huge wind turbines and sleek electric vehicles, to the growing popularity of business practices focused on the environment and net zero, it’s clear that the planet is in the midst of a sustainability driven transition.Today, the market for green technologies is estimated to be at $61bn (£49bn) and is expected to increase
  
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• Crack the code: what common intellectual property symbols mean

  21-04-2023 11:24
  
  Understanding what intellectual property symbols mean is vital for businesses that want to secure the best protection for their most valuable assets – from names to brands and flagship productsWe see them everywhere, on soft drinks and cereal boxes, in music videos and banking apps: ™, ®, © and more. But what are they, and what do they actually mean? Intellectual property (IP) symbols crop up so often in adverts and on packaging that most of us barely take notice of their le
  
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• How to disable UK emergency alerts on your phone

  21-04-2023 11:00
  
  Adjust these settings to stop your 4G or 5G phone making a noise during test at 3pm on 23 AprilThe the UK’s emergency alert system is due to be tested at 3pm on Sunday 23 April, causing all 4G and 5G-capable mobile phones in the country to make a loud siren-like sound even if they are placed on silent.The alerts are designed to notify the public of life-threatening emergencies, but there are cases where the test could expose hidden mobile phones and put people at risk of domestic abuse or
  
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• The global house price crash is here. Brace yourselves

  21-04-2023 09:21 via express.co.uk
  
  In Sweden, the property market has crashed. It's the same story in Australia, Denmark, New Zealand and a host of other countries. So what about the UK?
  
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• ‘Unzip your tent and take in the magic’: readers’ favourite UK campsites

  21-04-2023 08:00
  
  From the wild Highlands to the sunny Scilly Isles, our campers enjoy the simple pleasures of life: beaches, walks and stargazing.Scroll down for the winning tip and enter next week’s competitionSecluded, serene and unspoilt, Dark Skies Camping, near Llandovery, offers camping without the crowds. With just 10 pitches (from £40 a night for two) set within 12 hectares of meadows, which run alongside a mountain stream, this is the perfect spot to unwind and get back to nature as you sit
  
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• Homes for people who want to downsize in style – in pictures

  21-04-2023 08:00
  
  From a Shropshire barn to a London almshouse, smaller properties for empty nesters or buyers wanting to reduce the mortgage Continue reading...
  
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• UK forecourt owners accused of charging more for diesel than necessary

  21-04-2023 07:00
  
  Campaigners claim lower wholesale prices not being passed on, adding to soaring inflation as many businesses rely on dieselForecourt owners in the UK are adding to soaring inflation for consumers by charging many businesses that rely on diesel more than necessary at the pumps, campaigners have claimed.The pump price for diesel is about 10% higher than for petrol, even though the wholesale market price is lower, reigniting concerns that forecourt owners are profiteering at the expense of diesel d
  
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• Trade in fake reviews still ‘thriving’ on Facebook, says Which?

  21-04-2023 01:01
  
  Consumer group finds 14 groups offering fake reviews for Amazon, Google, Trustpilot and others, despite calls for crackdownFacebook groups offering fake reviews on the likes of Amazon, Google and Trustpilot are still persistent despite regulators’ demands that tech platforms do more to tackle the issue, according to an investigation by a consumer group.Groups on the social network with thousands of members offer free products in exchange for reviews, said the consumer group Which?, despite
  
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• Harry Styles fans left out of pocket as ticket scams jump 529%

  21-04-2023 01:01
  
  Huge increase in fraud accompanies record number of UK live entertainment tickets sold in 2022Concert ticket scams have soared by more than 500% over the last year, with those defrauded losing an average of £110, as criminals target fans of leading acts including Harry Styles and Lewis Capaldi.The UK’s live music industry has bounced back after the pandemic, but gig-goers have been warned to be on their guard against ticket scams, particularly as the festival season prepares to kick
  
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