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Why switching your mobile plan is the easiest bill to cut

Stop overpaying for mobile data you don't use. Discover why switching your phone plan is the easiest household bill to cut and how to do it in minutes. Household budgets face...
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Legal advice: Top seven things to check when buying a residential property in England

Buying a home is likely to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. While the process is exciting, it’s also complex, involving lots of legal fine print that can have long-term financial implications...
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Christmas on a budget? A Bedford student shares their top tips for making your money go further

It’s the question we find ourselves asking every year, every Christmas, every dinner party, and now every time we make meals, whether it’s for one person or a family. Food shopping has...
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FCA-regulated trading platforms for UK investors (2025)

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when choosing trading platforms. UK investors seeking FCA-regulated trading platforms can rest assured, knowing that the...
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Is buying a new van worth the cost? Breaking down the long-term savings

When you're looking to buy a new van, it's easy to get confused. Should you go for a brand-new van or a used one? It's a tough decision. You might be wondering whether to save money upfront...
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Bedford Borough council tax rise agreed

Bedford Borough Council’s Executive has agreed to a 4.99 per cent increase in council tax, but this still has to be approved by the Full Council. The council is required to set...
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Bedfordshire local pensions “in the bottom five” for funding levels

It’s "not great" that the pension fund is in the bottom five for funding levels, the chair of the Bedfordshire Local Pension Board said. But with a funding level of over 90 per cent it’s not something he is...
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Bedford Credit Union launches PrizeSaver Account

Bedford Credit Union (BCU), the not-for-profit community bank, owned by its members who live or work in Bedfordshire, has announced that they are now a part of the national PrizeSaver...
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