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Top 10 challenges faced by SME owners - from long working hours, to lack of sleep

A third of small business owners say they don't have enough hours in the day to get through all their necessary business admin, research has found

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Are you a savvy saver? Take quiz to find out if you could be doing better with money

Four in five savers reckon they are very, or at least fairly, savvy when it comes to their finances - with one in ten managing to tuck away £1,000 a month

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Susannah Constantine shares top energy-saving tips for doing laundry

Four in ten Brits want to be more energy efficient when washing their clothes - but just three in ten regularly opt for the 'cold wash' cycle on their washing machine

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Always be organised, and ask all your questions - expert's top tips for remortgaging

A mortgage expert has shared her top five tips to tackle the daunting prospect of remortgaging - including never accept the first offer

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Many restaurant owners lose out on money - due to last minute cancellations

No-showers and last minute cancellations are just two of the many reasons some restaurant owners are struggling to make ends meet

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'I've bagged my fourth lottery jackpot — this is the controversial trick I use to win'

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John Sancrant revealed how he's bagged four lottery wins after scooping up a $105,000 prize in the Michigan Lottery but his secret to winning has been disputed by other winners

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Over a third of parents have been setting money aside - for kids' activities over summer

Six in ten mums and dads worry they will not be able to spend as much as they would like on summer holiday activities this year, due to the cost-of-living crisis

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Nearly two-thirds of working mums feel they need to work harder to prove themselves, study finds

The top stresses of balancing employment with motherhood include emotional stress, burnout or fatigue - and school commitments, the research revealed

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Half of Brits say they've never switched savings providers, study finds

A study reveals Brits could be missing out on an extra £319 a year - which is hidden in the simple switch-over to another savings provider.

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Homeowners are offering renters use of their private outdoor space - to dry their laundry

Over a million rental tenants in the UK are not allowed to hang their laundry outside, under the rules of their rental contracts, a study has found

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Morrisons cafes offering free crumpets for parents struggling with extra costs this summer

Over half of parents are faced with additional childcare costs over the next six weeks - and predict these will add up to almost £200

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Over a quarter of adults thinking of making a career change in near future, study finds

The most popular industries to switch into include IT, healthcare, and education - for the opportunity to earn more money, or find a role they are more passionate about

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Small business owners share top questions they wish they could have asked beforehand

The top things they would have liked answers to include how to promote their business, how to manage finances - and what they need to know to succeed

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Six in ten online shoppers are happy to receive deliveries with no additional packaging

Three-quarters of Brits say they have never been embarrassed by the contents of a package - and think no added packaging helps reduce environmental impact

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Top areas where Brits are planning spending cuts - like takeaways and days out

Holidays, hobbies, and clothes or shoe shopping are other areas in which they are budgeting - but many are reluctant to ditch spending on insurance policies

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Over half of Brits would like to be better at food shopping on a budget - here's 10 top tips

Personal finance expert Lynn Beattie, otherwise known as Mrs Mummypenny, has shared her top 10 tips that could cut your food shopping bill in half

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Brits have been left £1,150 out of pocket - after falling victim to a rogue tradesperson

More than a fifth of those on the property ladder have been caught out by such a scam - with Newcastle and London the top cities where this happens

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Low-income households need at least extra £600 to be able to heat homes this winter

Smart energy supplier Utilita has called on the government to provide up to £800 of direct winter energy assistance to the lowest income households before this winter

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Top tips to keep small businesses afloat in 2023 - as over half are worried about revenue

Small businesses believe they should be rethinking how they approach their business - but nearly half are not making the time to do so, a report has found

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Two-thirds of Brits say financial and sexual compatibility are equally important in dating

Having good financial health and knowledge is more important than good looks or being in good shape, British singletons say

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Nearly a quarter of first-time buyers hope to buy in the next 12 months, study finds

Four in ten aspiring homeowners remain optimistic about their chances of buying - as a quarter have saved more than anticipated towards a deposit

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London primary school becomes first in UK to receive new Financial Education award

Hazelbury Primary School in North London is the first school in the country to sign up to Santander's new Financial Education Recognition Scheme

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Six in ten Brits think buying on finance helps them manage their money better

Brits have typically bought a third of their possessions on finance, rather than outright - with one in three feeling this option gives them more freedom

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Experts advise never to rinse dishes before stacking dishwasher - to save money and water

Nearly two-thirds of Brits always rinse dishes before loading the dishwasher - but of those who don't, over half say it is pointless

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