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metro.co.uk > 01/19/2026 > will-donald-trumps-latest-tariffs-impact-wallet-26388630

How will Donald Trump's latest tariffs impact your wallet?

How will Donald Trump's latest tariffs impact your wallet?1+ hour, 49+ min ago   (722+ words) You've probably heard the word "Greenland' more times than you can count in the last few weeks. But the fate of this sparsely populated slab of ice and rock in the North Atlantic could have a huge impact on the…...

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metro.co.uk > 01/13/2026 > sostrene-grene-taking-uk-high-street-one-5-mug-a-time-26/13/0218 > amp

How Søstrene Grene is taking over the UK high street — one £5 mug at a time

How Søstrene Grene is taking over the UK high street — one £5 mug at a time6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (1007+ words) The UK high-street continues to struggle, with stalwarts such as Claire's, River Island, and WH Smith announcing closures in recent months, and an average of 38 shops putting their shutters up for good, every single day. But Danish-born homeware brand, S'strene…...

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metro.co.uk > 01/10/2026 > greggs-quietly-puts-price-sausage-roll-fat-jabs-stop-customers-coming-in-26199644

Greggs quietly puts up price of sausage roll after 'fat jabs stop customers coming in'

Greggs quietly puts up price of sausage roll after 'fat jabs stop customers coming in'1+ week, 2+ day ago   (412+ words) Greggs is raising the price of its beloved sausage roll as their sales dip due to weight loss jabs. The budget-friendly bakery chain has bumped the cost up from "1.30 to "1.35 " the second time prices have gone up in six months....

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metro.co.uk > 01/08/2026 > this-one-simple-change-save-540-2026-without-noticing-26134870

This one simple change could save you £540 in 2026 — all without noticing

This one simple change could save you £540 in 2026 — all without noticing1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1125+ words) Many of us start January feeling skint after the festive season, so set ourselves the New Year's resolution to "be better with money' going forward. But while this is of course a noble aspiration, the fact is that vague, immeasurable…...

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metro.co.uk > galleries > 5-things-that-will-cost-you-more-in-2026-and-two-that-will-cost-less-25933429

5 things that will cost you more in 2026 - and two that will cost less

5 things that will cost you more in 2026 - and two that will cost less2+ week, 4+ day ago   (567+ words) From council tax through to energy bills, will things get more expensive or cheaper in 2026? Take a look at this list to find out. 2026 is nearly upon us " and as the dust settles on the festive season for another year,…...

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metro.co.uk > 12/29/2025 > im-due-remortgage-now-wait-another-rate-cut-25760199

I'm due to remortgage — should I do it now or wait for another rate cut?

I'm due to remortgage — should I do it now or wait for another rate cut?3+ week, 14+ hour ago   (955+ words) Earlier this month, the Bank of England base rate was cut from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest it's been for nearly two years. Like many homeowners, this week's Money Problem reader, Krish, is wondering what that could mean for his mortgage. As…...

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metro.co.uk > 12/12/2025 > energy-company-spends-10-years-chasing-single-mum-debt-isnt-even-25175178

Energy company spends 10 years chasing single mum for debt that isn't even hers

Energy company spends 10 years chasing single mum for debt that isn't even hers1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1472+ words) An energy company has spent the past 10 years chasing a single mother-of-two for debt that belongs to the previous owners of her house. Mahala Simmons, 48, a pharmacy worker from Great Bentley, a small village near Colchester in northeast Essex, bought…...

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metro.co.uk > 12/11/2025 > much-christmas-cost-2025-average-uk-family-festive-spending-revealed-25380321

This is how much the average UK family will spend this Christmas

This is how much the average UK family will spend this Christmas1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (853+ words) Christmas is hurtling towards us, but with the cost of living crisis continuing to grip the nation, this festive season may be a difficult one. Costs are rising everywhere we look, from chocolate (which is 18.4% more expensive than last year)…...

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metro.co.uk > 12/11/2025 > this-much-tube-travel-will-cost-zones-fare-rise-confirmed-25381704

This is how much Tube travel will cost in all Zones after fare rise is confirmed

This is how much Tube travel will cost in all Zones after fare rise is confirmed1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (700+ words) Londoners face a hefty Tube fee increase in the new year, including peak journeys in Zone 1, which are hit by some of the highest rises. The cost of travelling on the London Underground is set to go up by up…...

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metro.co.uk > 11/30/2025 > disabled-widow-79-chased-payment-energy-company-just-2p-debt-24873099

Disabled widow, 79, chased for payment by energy company for just 2p debt

Disabled widow, 79, chased for payment by energy company for just 2p debt1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (834+ words) A disabled widow has said she was left feeling "disgusted" after a computer error meant she was chased repeatedly for a payment of just 2p. Patricia Ribeiro, 79, from Dudley in the West Midlands, was shocked when she received a letter from…...