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THE rumour mill is gathering pace with the Budget just days away. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is believed to be plotting a pensions raid and business tax hike alongside more support for workers and struggling families. The Budget will be held on Wednesday March 3. The Chancellor takes centre-stage as he outlines the government's plans for tax hikes, cuts and things like changes to Universal Credit and the minimum wage. It is due to take place at around 12.30pm, once Prime Minster's questions ends in the House of Commons. The update is likely to focus on the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis. What is the Budget? THE Budget is when the government outlines its plans for tax hikes, cuts and things like changes to the minimum wage. It's different to the Spending Review , which sets out how much public cash will go towards funding certain departments, devolved government's and services, such as the NHS. The Budget is read out in the House of Commons … [Read more...] about Budget 2021 predictions including furlough and universal credit extension

MARTIN Lewis has explained how to get £184 worth of "free" goods at Sainsbury's. American Express cardholders can get points worth the amount to spend at the supermarket if they have the rewards gold card. Just keep in mind you must spend £3,000 in the first three months to get the points, so it won't be suitable for everyone. Speaking on The Martin Lewis Money Show yesterday, the money guru said: "This is how to get serious shopping at Sainsbury's. "It’s about the American Express rewards gold credit card. "If you’re accepted for that and you spend £3,000 on it in three months then you get 23,000 Amex reward points, which includes a 20,000 point bonus." How to boost your Nectar points WE explain a number of ways to boost your Nectar points, in order to get more shopping for less. Boost your points' value with partners - If you exchange your points for rewards at partner retailers you can typically get more bang for your buck. You can see all the … [Read more...] about Martin Lewis explains how to get £184 ‘free’ from Sainsbury’s

A 19-year-old who taught himself how to trade stocks after watching videos on YouTube says he has now turned his original £200 investment into a portfolio worth more than £200,000 in under a year. The stock market feels more accessible than ever to those on the outside, with information shared freely on social media and recent mainstream interest sparked by a Reddit movement that inflated the stock price of GameStop to fight back against wealthy hedge funds. But Adam Mlamali hasn't simply jumped on a trend hoping to make quick money by copying others; instead he's managed to reach a level of success few achieve through his own in-depth analysis and investing in causes he truly believes in. While still at school in Milton Keynes and studying for A-Levels in business studies and computer science, Adam set up an online store selling jewellery as his first business venture, and its success gave him confidence to explore other opportunities. Videos on YouTube breaking down the stock … [Read more...] about ‘I taught myself to trade stocks and now I’ve turned £200 into £200,000 at 19 years old’

CAFFE Nero is giving away free hot drinks including tea, coffee and hot chocolate to O2 customers today. The deal is available via the O2 Priority app which users can download for free on their smartphones. It's only available today until midnight - so you'll want to move fast if you want a free caffeine jolt. But it's worth noting that it's a regular offer, so it's likely to be back soon for o2 customers. However, the deal is strictly one code per customer per device, per week. Prices for Caffe Nero drinks vary across the country, but you're looking at savings of between £1.90 and £2.70 depending on what you order. The drinks included in the deal are: Iced Latte Iced Americano Caffè Latte Cappuccino Americano Espresso Flat White Cortado Mocha Hot Chocolate Tea Extras, speciality drinks and all other products are excluded from the offer. Tea is the cheapest drink, usually costing around £1.90 so that will offer the smallest savings. … [Read more...] about How to get a free hot drink at Caffe Nero today

ALDI has topped the charts as Britain’s cheapest and favourite in-store supermarket, an annual Which? survey has revealed. Brits gave the German discount supermarket five stars for value for money - the only grocer in the country to be given this top rating. It beat rival Lidl, who came in close behind with four stars, as well as eight other stores. Tesco, Morrisons and Iceland came in joint third place with three stars, while Marks & Spencers, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Asda were all given two stars. Co-op came in last with one star. Over 3,000 Brits took part in the survey, and Aldi was also top of the leaderboard overall for its instore shopping experience. How to cut the cost of your grocery shop SAVING on your shop can make a big difference to your wallet. Here are some tips from comparison site Money.co.uk about how you can cut the cost of your shopping bills: Write yourself a list – Only buy items that you need. If it isn’t on your list, don’t … [Read more...] about Cheapest supermarket revealed in annual Which? survey