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In these tough times, we’re all searching high and low for a bargain - and while there's only so much we can do as consumers to keep food and energy costs down, every little helps when it comes to clever money-saving hacks. That’s why people are going crazy for this easy Nando’s meal hack that allows you to purchase a full meal and a drink for less than £6. And unlike previous cheap meal hacks that often involve ordering all your fillings separately and building your own food, this one is easier that you might think. A TikTok user who goes by username @allykhanx showed that by ordering from the kids menu, or ‘Nandinos’ menu, you can get a main, two sides and either a dessert or drink from Nando’s for just £5.95. But there's no measly, kid-sizes portions here - as in her video, the woman reveals a full size burger and healthy serving of fries and rice on the side, plus a drink - saving her £9 compared to the adult's menu. Shocked that they have never thought of doing … [Read more...] about Money-savvy Nando’s fans find clever way to buy a full meal and drink for under £6

Burger King has revealed how to make the biggest savings using its app as 9/10 Brits try to make money stretch further during the cost of living crisis. The popular fast food chain decided to release these savings in a bid to help people with what Burger King calls, 'Whoppernomics'. The discounts appeared quickly on TikTok with users @moneywithmatt and @penniestopounds giving fellow users a run down of each of them. The eleven menu hacks have been released by Burger King UK on menu items and there are some nifty savings to help if you fancy a burger. These come amid a cost of living crisis where, according to research, over 90% of Brits are aiming to make money stretch further. Offers apply to families of four and students as well ( Image: PA) To start with, here is how you turn a side into a main course: If you spend £3 on your first click and collect order then you can get your hands on a legendary Whopper absolutely free. You could also get a burger for … [Read more...] about Burger King shares money-saving hacks for the menu – including free Whopper

The pound plunged to a record low against the US dollar after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng delivered his Mini-Budget . The currency slipped to $1.0327 when Asian markets opened overnight, before recouping its losses to hit $1.08 on Monday afternoon. The plunge meant that pound had reached its lowest ever level against the dollar since decimalisation in 1971. It had already dropped to fresh 1985 lows on Friday after the Chancellor announced huge tax cuts in his Mini-Budget, which would be funded by adding tens of billions of pounds to the national debt. Financial analysts say the sharp falls have been due to the Mini-Budget, combined with record-high inflation and fears of a new recession. The pound has also been under pressure due to strength of the US dollar, partly due to the Fed rising interest rates. An economic analyst said the chancellor's plans to increase the national debt and reduce taxes had sparked investor fears ( Image: Rory Arnold / No10 Downing … [Read more...] about Pound hits all-time low against dollar and is now worth just $1.03 after Mini-Budget

On Friday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Evening Edit,” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) argued that the money in the infrastructure bill that is going towards electric vehicle charging stations across the country would be far better spent on “real infrastructure needs” like roads and bridges, in particular the repairs to roads and bridges that will be needed in Florida in the aftermath of the damage from Hurricane Ian, especially since charging stations are already being put in by the private sector. Mace said, [relevant remarks begin around 3:30] “You look at the infrastructure bill that we did last year, I would much rather have us be able to have the ability to power our grid, secure our grid — even more importantly — than put electric charging stations all around the country that are already being done in the private sector. There’s no reason for government to compete. The green new energy that’s in the infrastructure appropriations that we’ve been looking at and voted on … [Read more...] about GOP Rep. Mace: Money in Infrastructure Package Should Go to Repairing Bridges in FL, Not Electric Charging Stations

A woman angry over her partner attending a wedding without her has split opinions online. Posting to Mumsnet's Am I Being Unreasonable? (AIBU) forum on 29 September, user ivegotthisyeah explained that she can't afford to attend the overseas ceremony, but assumed her "better off" partner would pay for her. Some users felt it was reasonable for her partner to cover the costs, while others blasted the poster for acting "entitled." It costs guests $800 to attend a wedding A recent study by Amazon Handmade estimated that guests will spend $800 on average to attend a wedding over the next year. Surveying 1,000 wedding invitees, researchers found that people expected to spend an average of $123 on accommodation and $106 on travel. Guests planned to spend $115 on their outfit and $86 on hair and make-up , as well as $115 on gifts and $102 at the bachelor or bachelorette party. Along with food ($93) and alcohol ($96), the average total cost for guests is $838.08. To … [Read more...] about Woman “gutted” by partner attending wedding abroad without her splits views

Cadbury's hot chocolate has been put to the test as Brits prepare to cosy up on the sofa with a hot cuppa this winter. The £2.50 tub of instant hot choccie was pitted against the cheapest supermarket versions from Morrisons , Aldi , Sainsbury's , Asda, Co-op and Tesco . Taste tester Dayna Farrington awarded Cadbury's a noble four out of five points for its good taste and strong chocolatey flavour. But surprisingly, only the cheapest product on the menu was awarded top marks by the reporter for its "tastier and cheaper alternative." With its £1.09 price tag, Aldi's hot chocolate was hailed a "clear champion" and awarded top marks for taste despite its "odd smell." While one rival product scored an embarrassing zero out of five points and was compared to dirty hot water. Writing in Birmingham Live , Dayna said: "I wasn't sure you could beat Cadbury's hot chocolate, a clear champion in hot chocolate, before I even started this test. Sign up to Mirror Money's … [Read more...] about Cadbury’s hot chocolate compared to Tesco and more – one tasted like dirty water

Shoppers are now paying 10.6% more than they were a year ago as food inflation hit its highest rate on record, figures show. Overall, shop prices rose by 5.7% in September, up from 5.1% in August. It marks another record since the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen IQ index began in 2005. Food price inflation soared past last month's 9.3% to 10.6%, driven by the war in Ukraine . The conflict - which began in February after Vladimir Putin's Russia invaded its neighbouring country - is continuing to push up the price of animal feed, fertiliser and vegetable oil. According to figures, the war is particularly affecting products such as margarine. Overall, shop prices rose by 5.7% in September, up from 5.1% in August ( Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images) Fresh food products are now a record 12.1% higher than last year, up from 10.5% in August - the highest inflation rate for the category on record. Ambient food inflation also reached a record 8.6%, up … [Read more...] about Shoppers paying 10.6% more for food than a year ago as inflation hits record high

Lidl must scrap its Lindt-like chocolate bunnies after losing a legal battle in a Swiss court. The court found Lindt & Spruengli's foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies deserve protection from copycat products. It has now ordered German discounter Lidl to stop selling a similar product in Switzerland and to destroy its remaining stock. Surveys submitted by Lindt showed Lindt's Easter bunny was well known to the public, the Federal Court said, adding the two products were likely to be confused even though there were some differences between them. It overturned a Swiss commercial court's ruling against Lindt and in favour of two Swiss units of Lidl last year and ordered Lidl to destroy its inventory of chocolate bunnies. "Destruction is proportionate, especially as it does not necessarily mean that the chocolate as such would have to be destroyed," it said in a summary of its verdict. Swiss premium chocolate maker Lindt has fought many court battles over the years to protect … [Read more...] about Lidl ordered to destroy thousands of chocolate bunnies after Lindt wins court fight

A former supermarket worker has shared some of the top insider 'secrets' on how to save money on your weekly shop. Al Baker, 48, from Aldershot, Hampshire, made headlines after sharing how he lived on yellow sticker bargains after his £300,000 debt forced him into bankruptcy – and saved £10,000 over two years as a result. Now, the dad-of-two – who previously worked in his local supermarket for more than two years – has shared his top secrets for savings some pennies on your food shop. From which pre-made products to avoid to the best parts of the aisle to hit up, Al has revealed everything you need to know to help you save that extra cash . The dad-of-two – who previously worked in his local supermarket for more than two years – has shared his top secrets ( Image: Jam Press/@thepennypincheruk) "I started working in the store during the first lockdown when I was put on furlough, and this is how I managed to earn some extra money to help keep the bills paid,” … [Read more...] about Former supermarket worker reveals ‘secrets’ to making your grocery shop go further

One of the leaders of GOP efforts to regain control the U.S. Senate said he believes the swing states of Nevada and Georgia are likely to make the difference as the party ramps up spending entering the final stretch of the 2022 midterm election season. In the coming weeks, both parties have combined to spend millions more in Senate races there than in any other battleground states, according to AdImpact data . Reserved advertising buys in the campaign's closing weeks are outpacing spending even in the media blitzes exhibited in the highly contentious Pennsylvania campaign between Republican Mehmet Oz and Democrat John Fetterman. And Republicans intend to win. According to AdImpact data, the GOP outspent Democrats by nearly $5 million in those races through September. Meanwhile, GOP-aligned special interest groups like the Club For Growth have pumped their own millions into the Nevada Senate race, where Republicans have rapidly closed the polling gap between Adam Laxalt … [Read more...] about Rick Scott sees Georgia, Nevada as GOP’s “logical” path to Senate control