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Should all shops be closed on Boxing Day? Take our poll and have your say
Christmas
The tradition of the Boxing Day sales began in the 1990s after the Tories made far-reaching changes to Sunday trading laws. Now, we want to know what you think about Boxing Day trading
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Nearly three-quarters of 18-24-year-olds will buy second-hand gifts this Christmas
Christmas
The younger generation are the most likely age group to do so - but six in ten of all Brits feel that gifting pre-loved items is now more acceptable than ever
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Supermarket chain becomes Britain's first to ditch most self-checkout machines
Technology
One supermarket, known as the 'Waitrose of the North', has made the decision to move away from self service check out machines, and instead is going back to in person cashiers only
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Three in ten shoppers have been let down - by 'dupe' items bought on social media
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Nearly half of millennial and Gen Z consumers have purchased products from social media - but almost a third say they have now lost confidence in doing so, a study has found
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Bloke living in shopping centre for six months with cosy bed and desk to study
Jobs
An unnamed man living in a shopping centre stairwell for six months was busted by security guards who showed off his makeshift pad, which included a computer and tent, in a video
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Black Friday 2023 exact date and the best deals you can get right now
Black Friday
While the Black Friday to Cyber Monday weekend is November 24-27, many shops have launched their early Black Friday promotions and if you are hunting for a good deal, now is the best time to shop
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'I tried bodysuit that rivals Kim Kardashian's Skims and can't stop wearing it'
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Athleisure brand lululemon's first bodywear collection has become the talk of the town as fans rushed to stores to try on and many were surprised by the unbelievably-soft material
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Small UK town compared to a 'warzone' after years of high street horror
Property
The area has been described as a 'warzone' which is stuck in a rut after bad planning and poor contracts led to a 'woefully' handled project to reinvent the high street
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Disabled person's plea to the public as they beg please 'don't touch me' at work
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Elizabeth Doyle has had customers ruffle their hair and even slap their bum at work, causing them distress and has to wear a badge - just to have their personal space respected
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Roman Originals slashes prices to 55% off and here's the four pieces we're buying
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The clothing brand is cutting prices on more than 500 items online for a special pay day sale, shoppers can expect to find wardrobe staples like padded coats and windproof jackets but also partywear and more
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'I tried autumn dresses with pockets and found one that can fit my iPad Mini in'
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Dresses with pockets are probably hands down the best one-piece clothing a woman can own. Daily Star reporter Tiffany Lo has tested some and was surprised when one can fit an iPad Mini in
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'I found perfect travel backpack that fits more than I think – it's my go-to'
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The lightweight backpack fits more than I think and yet it doesn't add any discomfort onto my shoulders. It features an "anti-theft pocket", which is great for everyday use and weekend travel
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Eight in ten Brits feel it is very important to keep local high streets alive, study finds
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They have also shared the top businesses they would like to see on their ideal high street - including a bakery, a post office, and a supermarket
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Three in ten shoppers pleasantly surprised by how much they earn - from reward schemes
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More than eight in ten are taking advantage of such schemes - with one in ten saving as much as £30 a month, figures have revealed
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M&S customer discovers 'hack' where trousers cost £10 instead of full price
Marks and Spencer
The fashion enthusiast decided to get creative when clothes shopping as she discovered some M&S flared trousers that wouldn't break the bank - she took to TikTok to share her 'hack'
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NatWest offers top tips to small businesses amid cost-of-living crisis
Money
It comes as half of shoppers have turned to wherever they can get the best value - with this meaning that three-quarters are now shopping at larger stores
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Woman finds slippers that look spookily similar to UGG mini boots – for just £26
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New Look's faux fur-lined slipper boots are flying off the shelves – and shoppers found they're a great alternative to the viral UGG boots, saving a whopping £119
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Winter dividing Brit families as rows over turning heating on break out
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As temperatures finally plummet in the UK from summer to autumn, families are getting into arguments over when to put the heating on due to the high cost of energy
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Award-winning financial influencer shares top money-saving tips
Money
Meg Micklewright won Financial Influencer of the Year for her Instagram account, @thesavvyspenderofficial, where she has over 45,000 followers
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Rylan Clark shares top tips to help you find perfect scented candle for your home
Rylan Clark
The TV personality hosted a “scent masterclass” at his local Homesense store in Essex, helping Brits match candle scents to their personality
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Mystery buyer snares whole shopping centre complete with a Starbucks for same price as house
Sainsburys
You'd expect stumping up £615,000 on the property market would get you a pretty decent pad in most corners of the country but over in Newport, Wales it's enough for an entire shopping centre
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Best advent calendars for men - from The Body Shop to whisky and Halford tools
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Looking for the perfect advent calendar for your partner? Well we've gathered a list of beauty and quirky gifts to surprise your other half - while saving you money for great value products
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M&S 'wet weather-perfect' chunky boots are on sale and perfect for autumn walks
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These waterproof boots are great for long walks in the woods this autumn season, and shoppers said they have been wearing them on repeat because they are "warm and comfortable"
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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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