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In these times of austerity everyone is feeling the pinch, especially around the festive season, and none more so than hard-pressed local authorities in charge of displays of

Despite all the mince pies and sherries, the average UK citizen will be tightening their belt instead of loosening it this Christmas. Food and drink prices continue to

Christmas shopping can be a stressful experience for many shoppers, trying to find thoughtful gifts – but that doesn’t always go to plan.  

The day after the Chancellor announced the government is expected to borrow £111bn more than predicted in March, a new survey reveals that households across the UK have

A poll published this week by YouGov, shows that almost a third of Britons cannot afford to buy presents for their loved ones, that is without financial help.   The

Marketplace touts are cashing in on desperate parents trying to buy this year’s must-have toys, which have sold out in many stores. Toy prices are being increased by

Asda is top of the festive penny-pinching chart with a turkey for just £12.00.   As Christmas day gets closer its time to start hunting for that perfect turkey and

Research has revealed millions of Britons struggling for money are considering taking out payday loans – which sometimes carry interest rates of as much as 4,000 per cent

WITH almost half of Christmas shoppers planning to spend less on gifts this year, boffins have come up with a formula to help thrifty gift-givers save money.   'The Gift