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New consumer rights set out in Queen's Speech

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Plans to give shoppers more protection when they buy faulty goods or have substandard work done on their homes, plus news of the state pension reform, have been outlined in the Queen's Speech.

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Blog: Would you park in a disabled bay?

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Would you park in a disabled bay when you have no right? Motoring writer Maria McCarthy explains why selfish parking of this sort gets her goat.

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Blog: New Samsung Galaxy S4 review

Samsung Galaxy S4

The Samsung Galaxy S4 goes on sale in the UK 26 April. We take a close look at how it improves on its multi-million selling predecessor, the Galaxy S3.

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Blog: Cheap train travel for students

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Are you a student looking to save money on train travel? Here are some great cost-cutting tips from ticketing website Red Spotted Hanky.

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Blog: Should traffic wardens be more lenient?

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MP Eric Pickles has called for traffic wardens to be more lenient. But is this a genuine proposal or party propaganda, asks motor lawyer Jeanette Miller.

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Try our handy budget calculator to see how the little things add up

If you’re wondering how much you spend each month on those little bits and bobs, then try our handy cost calculator tool.

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Top 10 car-buying regrets

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A third of motorists have bought a car they later regretted, according to new research. Here's the run-down of regrets - and ways you can avoid making the same mistakes.

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Blog: The waterproof Sony Xperia Z reviewed

Sony Xperia Z in water tank

Sony is positioning the new, fully waterproof Xperia Z as its flagship handset for 2013. Has the Xperia Z got what it takes to propel Sony to a podium finish, considering the tough competition from Samsung and Apple?

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New OrSaveIt app encourages impulse saving

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New mobile phone app OrSaveIt aims to turn you from an impulse buyer into an impulse saver. Money journalist Neil Faulkner looks at how it works.

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Has tipping become a tax for customers?

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Tipping is a strange and bewildering custom. Knowing when to hand over extra money – and how much to give – can be extremely embarrassing. We explore tipping etiquette.

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