Business & Consumer

Full list of HSBC branches closing next year - including Scottish locations

Locations in Scotland are included in the UK-wide branch closure.

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Christmas holiday travel warning as easyJet and Ryanair strike action looms

Industrial action

French and Belgian workers' unions are considering strikes over the festive period.

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OVO Energy customers could make £100 for cutting electricity use starting next week

The scheme running from December 8 to March 2023 is initially open to 15,000 OVO customers.

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Retailer cuts its price of petrol by 8p a litre to 147.7p

Earlier in the week, the big four supermarkets were urged to drop their fuel prices by 5p.

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Urgent recall of Lidl cheese issued after it's found to be 'unsafe to eat'

Those who have the affected product will be able to return it to Lidl, where they will receive a full refund.

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Amazon Prime customers face extra fee for playing songs on Alexa

Customers have called the move a 'gross money grab' as they face a new £8.99 subscription.

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Parents plan to reduce Christmas spending amid cost of living crisis - but not on kid’s presents

Parents would rather that their child received money or a memorable experience over toys or 'tat'.

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Black Friday shoppers could save money by 'challenging' shops after buying

Shoppers can challenge stores to drop their rates, even if they don’t have price-matching policies.

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Urgent cooker safety warning as certain models pose carbon monoxide poisoning risk

Carbon monoxide

Certain Belling, Stoves and New World cookers could pose a safety risk if used incorrectly.

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Experts share tips on negotiating your energy bills as £1.3b owed by UK households

An expert has shared the steps to take if you are struggling to pay a supplier what you owe.

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Help your company stay on track with IT asset management software from Timly

Partner Stories

Try a free trial of Timly's IT asset management software, and help take the stress out of running your business

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Warning issued to shoppers buying gift cards as Christmas presents this year

Christmas gifts

An estimated two million people has unused gift cards lying around.

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OVO launches winter calculator to help customers budget their energy use

The new tool will help prepayment customers keep on top of their expenses this winter.

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Tesco and Sainsbury's scam warning as fraudsters promise £1,000 vouchers

Financial crime

The scam emails ask recipients to click on a link to enter a fake draw for a £1,000 voucher - but shoppers have been told to ignore the messages.

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Tesco reveals big change to ‘reduced to clear' sections across stores

The change will begin rolling out ahead of Christmas, and will continue into 2023.

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DVLA and TV Licence scam warning as fraudsters start sending 'urgent' emails

Fake emails encourage users to click on unknown links which could contain malware.

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Black Friday shoppers can 'save hundreds' by making one change this Christmas

Many use the Black Friday sales for Christmas shopping and will be on the lookout for the best possible deals.

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Made.com customers to file claim if they don't receive orders by November 25

Online shopping

Administrators PwC say around 12,000 outstanding orders will not be fulfilled.

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OVO Energy package - what's included and who is eligible as 15,000 customers receive support

OVO's support package helps customers who are struggling with discounts and temporary credit.

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Shopper upset over food that cannot be donated to charity

Lidia Simpson had visited the supermarket and was shocked to see the amount of food being binned.

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The 'energy saving' heaters which may not actually save you any money as warning issued

Some manufacturers claimed their devices will heat up any room using '30 percent less energy' than other models.

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TV licence rule warning as some people don't have to pay and can request refunds

Retail and Consumer

The rules around TV licensing can seem unclear - so here is everything you need to know about when you have to pay, when you don't and if you are entitled to a discount or refund.

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Scots Primark worker shares store 'secrets' and lie she always tells customers

Retail and Consumer

Posting to TikTok, Scots creator Caitlin Sinnett shared some insight into what goes on behind the scenes at the retail giant.

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Top 10 Scottish areas where people could struggle to access affordable food

With food inflation soaring, there are a number of areas in Scotland that are set to be hit particularly hard due to reduced affordable shopping options.

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technology Hundreds of Android apps infested with cyber attack with users told to delete immediately Android users are being urged to lookout for alerts from Google.

'Remains' found near where body parts of Graham Wright discovered in Loch Lomond

Police Scotland

Police have launched a probe after the discovery was made in the Arthurstone Road area of Alexandria, Dunbartonshire.

Rangers ultra punches man in street before Celtic semi-final as cops follow 'positive line of enquiry'

Police Scotland

The man was punched to the ground on Victoria Road in the south side of Glasgow on Sunday.

Edinburgh bus passengers in hospital after crash sees front of double-decker 'ripped apart'

Police Scotland

Eleven passengers were on board the bus which suffered severe damage, with both the front windscreen and the top front window of the double decker smashed to smithereens.

'Hugs with my brother may have caused my terminal cancer'

Marie Pickup, 68, underwent a routine chest X-ray for former smokers last year - and the results showed alarming changes in her abdomen.

Hospitals Mum who lost 'beautiful' baby girl after six days honouring her memory Natasha Haughey welcomed her baby into the world just after Christmas last year.

Teen girl stranded getting off bus after phone died before awful incident took place

"It turned my life upside down. Since, I have had multiple flashbacks of that night and nightmares."

Rangers ultra punches man in street before Celtic semi-final as cops follow 'positive line of enquiry'

Police Scotland

The man was punched to the ground on Victoria Road in the south side of Glasgow on Sunday.

Drugs mule Bella Culley's baby dad mystery and clues she left before jail hell

Bella May Culley claimed she was forced to transport the drugs by gangsters.

Cops may have 'missed chance' after being called to multiple knife incidents before mass train stabbing

Police have confirmed they were called to three incidents before a knife attack on a train.

technology Hundreds of Android apps infested with cyber attack with users told to delete immediately Android users are being urged to lookout for alerts from Google.

Keep eggs fresh 'for weeks longer' by storing in this one place in kitchen

According to an expert this place provides the perfect conditions for storing your eggs.

Vet settles debate on whether dogs should wear coats during cold winter walks

A vet has taken to social media to explain whether your beloved pooch needs to wear a coat in the colder months.

Jurgen Klopp as next Celtic manager claim triggers Rangers pair as Dermot Desmond urged to dig deeper than ever

The Liverpool legend is currently working as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer after taking a break from the dugout

Rangers 'unsatisfied' with SFA Auston Trusty explanation as Willie Collum meeting leaves more questions

Ibrox chiefs met with refs boss Collum but remain unhappy with how the laws of the game were applied and VAR review

Loose Women Loose Women's Charlene White shares reason for not wearing a poppy Loose Women fans were left outraged after the panellist was seen to not be wearing a poppy during broadcast.

Mum who lost 'beautiful' baby girl after six days honouring her memory

Natasha Haughey welcomed her baby into the world just after Christmas last year.

Teen girl stranded getting off bus after phone died before awful incident took place

"It turned my life upside down. Since, I have had multiple flashbacks of that night and nightmares."

Debenhams drops £110 electric blanket to £32 that 'costs next to nothing' to run

'Ideal for winter nights or rainy miserable days when you just want to snuggle up and watch TV or read a book.'

Derek McInnes fully invested in Hearts analytics deal as 'special' transfer process revealed

Jambos chief executive Andrew McKinlay has heaped praise on the Tynecastle boss for embracing the system