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Brits have saved millions on energy bills - thanks to smart home technology

The typical Brit has spent over £1,000 in the last five years on smart devices - but have reaped the benefits when it comes to cost savings

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Luxury pottery brand offering money-off voucher - for Brits who donate unwanted homeware

Denby has partnered with homelessness charity, Shelter, to launch the Reloved campaign - encouraging Brits to re-purpose or re-home their old homeware goods this autumn

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Seven in ten school leavers think going into 'green' jobs can help tackle climate change

Six in ten are planning to skip university and go straight into a job or apprenticeship - as two-thirds feel higher education is just too expensive

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Watch as group of Brits visit a wind farm - to see where their pension investments are going

Communications officer, Steve Rusling, said “now is the time” to invest in renewable energy – and says he will continue to keep a close eye on where his pensions savings are going

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As much as £19 billion worth of benefits go unclaimed each year across the UK, study finds

It comes as many Brits don't realise what extra income they are entitled to claim - while many just find the process of claiming too time-consuming, or complicated

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One in six working women fear they may not be able to afford retirement at all, study finds

It comes as women were found to have over £20k less in their pensions pot than men - saving just £193 a month, compared to the £296 men manage to tuck away

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World's richest $2bn lottery winner's 'worst spending mistakes' with rookie first error

Edwin Castro has been splashing millions of dollars on luxury properties since winning the $2.04billion Powerball but financial experts have claimed his purchases are 'terrible'

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One in three homeowners admit they don't know what 'retrofitting' means

The term refers to any improvement works that boost the energy efficiency of a building - but seven in ten admit they are 'overwhelmed' by the thought of making such upgrades

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First-time buyers will take nearly five years to save up for a deposit on their first home

And they reckon they will finally become homeowners at the age of 35 - with many putting off marriage and having kids until they have achieved this

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One in five Brits feel held back in life - by not owning their own home, study finds

Some of the top reasons Brits are keen to get on the property ladder include to start a family - and to have more room to start up their own business

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Brits splash out over £600 - within three days of getting paid, study finds

Brits are guilty of spending too much too soon after payday - parting with over a third of their wages on the same day they get paid

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One in six Brits say they prefer shopping second-hand rather than buying new, study finds

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The typical amount shoppers spent on pre-owned goods in the past year is £661.20 - with the second-hand economy valued at a whopping £21 billion last year

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Over half of Brits feel their mental health would improve - if not for cost-of-living crisis

Those living in Edinburgh, Leicester, Glasgow, and Newcastle have been left struggling the most due to financial difficulties, the research found

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Money-saving expert shares top tips to slash Christmas costs this year

As the countdown to Christmas begins, finance expert Makala Green shares her top tips so you can enjoy the season without breaking the bank

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Money expert says every saver should do these 10 things to make the most of rising interest rates

As interest rates rise, hard-working savers are encouraged to follow these 10 tips to make the most of the shift and grow their money overtime

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Eco-conscious businesses are more likely to be successful, study finds

A study of SMEs found those who are more eco-minded will have more likelihood of longevity and success - than those who aren't.

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Nearly 9 in 10 Brits aren't aware of the charities that tackle hygiene poverty

As hygiene poverty still remains a pressing issue amongst communities, charities are imploring Brits to donate products to the cause

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More than four in five university students worried about affording costs of upcoming term

Seven in ten admit they don't know how they are going to stretch their funds to afford essential items for their studies - like laptops and textbooks

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A pint of milk and a can of Coca-Cola have more than doubled in price in last 15 years

Other products that have been hit by price increases include a pint of beer, a lottery ticket - and a portion of fish and chips, figures show

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Romance scam victims have parted with over £2,000 - after being lured in by sweet-talk

The most common phrases lonely love-seekers have fallen for from their scammers include “I've fallen for u” and “U know me”, according to research

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Top new job fears for young adults - including forgetting everyone's names

Other worries Gen Z adults have when starting a new role include not fitting in with their team, and not picking things up quickly enough

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Underwear and socks are top school uniform items parents most often have to replace

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Children will go through 945 school uniform items during their schooling years - including 58 shirts, 42 jumpers, and 40 ties, research has found

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Consumers would shop online more if transaction fees were scrapped, report finds

It comes as online retailers have hit out at the hidden fees charged by payment processing firms - with nearly half of online business owners saying these are too much

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Younger generations are least money-savvy - and 'waste' hundreds of pounds a year

Millennials spend over £500 a year on takeaways – while just one in ten Gen Z adults have switched energy suppliers in the last two years

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'I'm a jobs expert – these five roles can earn you up to £70k without degree'

Catherine Storer, Executive Director at ESS, says you don't need to go to university to get big money landing in your pocket. She says industries such as construction can give you a high wage, without sitting behind a desk

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'Backwards' tribesmen let visitors have sex with their wives as part of 'warm welcome'

In a remote area of northern Namibia lives a semi-nomadic tribe whose way of life would be very alien to most Westerners – for the Himba people, sex with strangers is just basic politeness

Page 3 babe Apollonia Llewellyn left barely covered as she tries microbikini trend

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'I love making saucy films as an older woman – it's fun to take control in bed'

Sex confessions

It's no secret that lots of blokes love watching older women in saucy films, as the stats show it. But one adult star recently revealed just why she loved getting sexy for the camera as she grew older

Maisie Smith leaves fans drooling as she flaunts stunning figure in breathtaking clip

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Maisie Smith left her fans on social media awestruck as she showcased her toned physique in a collection of autumn-inspired ensembles

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Former Ajax and Sevilla footballer convicted of vile sex attack on sleeping six-year-old

Former Ajax and Sevilla footballer Tarik Oulida has been handed a two-year, six-month prison sentence which he will not serve as part of a plea bargain agreement

Full list of Premier League games on Amazon Prime Video – and how you can watch for free

Amazon Prime Video will be showing 20 live games across December including the midweek round of games beginning on December 5

Christian Horner claims Lewis Hamilton 'held talks' to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull

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Sky Sports to 'reduce crowd noise' during Everton vs Man Utd due to planned protests

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Sky Sports will reportedly take steps to prevent the offensive language heard on live TV during a protest by Everton fans against their points deduction by drowning out crowd noise at Goodison Park