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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Expert's £5 'low-effort' item that keeps homes warm and saves cash

Consumer experts highlight an inexpensive way to improve home heating efficiency and reduce energy costs amidst ongoing cold weather in the UK.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis gives £10,000 warning to anyone with a pension that could cost £700

Martin Lewis warns pension holders about a tax trap that could lead to unnecessary tax payments when withdrawing funds.

Feb 27 • 08:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ocado to cut 1,000 jobs in £150m cost-saving drive

Ocado announces a reduction of 1,000 jobs as part of a £150 million cost-saving strategy, primarily affecting its UK operations.

Feb 26 • 08:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ocado cuts 1,000 jobs in massive cost-saving restructure

Ocado has announced plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs as part of a strategy to save around £150 million.

Feb 26 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Seb plans to cut 2,100 jobs worldwide, including 500 in France to "restore profitability"

Seb is planning to cut up to 2,100 jobs globally, with potentially 500 job losses in France, as part of a cost-saving strategy to restore profitability amidst competition.

Feb 25 • 07:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Six Poles to sing at the cost-saving Metropolitan

The Metropolitan Opera in New York is reducing the number of titles for the upcoming season to 17, focusing on popular operas, which will feature Polish artists prominently.

Feb 24 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Quick and easy Nando’s trick gets you same amount of food for less

A money-saving expert reveals a clever ordering trick at Nando's that can reduce your bill by £3.50 without sacrificing food quantity.

Feb 24 • 01:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man slashes energy bills by heating his home with Lidl doughnuts

A man in Poland heated his home using 133 Lidl doughnuts, finding it a cheaper alternative to traditional firewood.

Feb 23 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

USU: The Under-Secretary of State Ministry of Finance would not rule out pension cuts from cost-saving measures

Juha Majanen, the Under-Secretary of State in Finland's Ministry of Finance, suggests that pension cuts could be considered as part of necessary financial adjustments.

Feb 21 • 03:19 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

How Umeå residents save on electricity: "Dark in the room"

Residents of Umeå are struggling with high electricity prices and are implementing various strategies to reduce their costs amid challenging market conditions.

Feb 19 • 17:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Iki" will help save money and surprise loved ones with especially delicious dishes this weekend: 3 original ideas for a cheap menu

This weekend, 'Iki' supermarket chain offers cost-saving promotions and creative menu ideas to help families save money while enjoying tasty meals.

Feb 19 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New SOTE Minister Wille Rydman on 108 Million Euro Matter: 'We Will Get It Decided'

Wille Rydman has been appointed as Finland's new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, emphasizing the importance of securing services during challenging financial times while addressing a 108 million euro cost-saving challenge left unresolved by his predecessor.

Feb 18 • 17:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Severe cold forces housing associations to investigate heating obligations and cost-saving options

The ongoing severe cold in Estonia is prompting housing associations to address issues of unheated apartments and rising energy bills.

Feb 18 • 14:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Single mum slashes food bill from £200 to £70 a week for family of five

A single mother from Sheffield drastically reduced her weekly food costs to £70 by implementing several cost-saving strategies after becoming a single parent.

Feb 18 • 13:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

M6 announces a cost-saving plan of 80 million euros by 2030

M6 is initiating an 80 million euro cost-saving plan in response to a downturn in advertising revenue and aims to continue investing in content and streaming.

Feb 17 • 17:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents of apartment buildings are saving in the wrong places: the most money spent on heating is burned in these locations

An analysis highlights that apartment residents often overlook major sources of heat loss, leading to inefficient heating costs.

Feb 17 • 13:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

How electricity costs can be reduced by thousands

Swedes are facing soaring electricity costs, yet there may be strategies to save significant amounts, particularly for households with electric vehicles and high electricity consumption.

Feb 17 • 05:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Old Victorian method helps keep homes warm without turning on central heating

A long-forgotten Victorian-era method provides an alternative for heating homes without central heating, helping families manage energy costs.

Feb 16 • 15:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

2026 Purchase Guide: The 9 Best Hybrid and Electric Cars Available in the U.S. for Under $50,000

The article presents a guide to the best hybrid and electric cars available in the U.S. under $50,000, highlighting their benefits in terms of cost-saving and environmental friendliness.

Feb 14 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Slash energy bills simply by looking in the fridge and making 1 easy change

Experts suggest simple adjustments to refrigerator settings to help British households save on energy bills during the colder months.

Feb 12 • 16:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Reducing Electricity Costs: What Options Bring the Greatest Savings?

The article discusses strategies for reducing electricity costs in homes, offices, and manufacturing, highlighting the impact of rising energy prices.

Feb 12 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The labor negotiations in the Kainuu welfare area have ended - 46 jobs at risk

Labor negotiations affecting all employees in the Kainuu welfare area have concluded, with up to 46 positions threatened due to cost-saving measures.

Feb 12 • 14:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis' MSE shares simple phrases that could cut household bills

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert team provides phrases to help negotiate and reduce household bills amid rising costs.

Feb 12 • 14:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Beer giant to reduce thousands of jobs

Dutch brewing giant Heineken plans to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years as part of a cost-saving initiative.

Feb 11 • 15:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How Egyptians Reacted to the Proposal of Creating a Tissue and Skin Bank?

A proposal by Egyptian senator Amira Saber Qandil to create a national tissue and skin bank has sparked controversy among supporters who see it as a solution to rising costs, and opponents who argue it's primarily a cost-saving measure for the government.

Feb 11 • 12:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Tomra announces cut of 175 jobs

Tomra has announced the layoff of 175 jobs due to a cost-saving plan after difficult years.

Feb 11 • 09:33 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Tomra announces cut of 175 jobs

Tomra plans to lay off 175 employees as part of a cost-saving measure to improve profitability.

Feb 11 • 09:18 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Heineken will cut 5,000–6,000 positions

Heineken plans to eliminate 5,000 to 6,000 jobs over the next two years as part of a cost-saving initiative.

Feb 11 • 07:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Five simple steps to saving cash (while still having a life)

The article provides five practical steps for managing finances and saving money while still enjoying life amidst rising cost-of-living pressures in Australia.

Feb 8 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Should you leave heating on all day? Martin Lewis shares money saving answer

Martin Lewis discusses whether it's more cost-effective to keep heating on all day or to switch it on and off, referencing research from the Energy Saving Trust and British Gas.

Feb 6 • 10:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

YIT: Over a hundred jobs at risk

The construction company YIT is starting negotiations that may lead to a reduction of 115 jobs in Finland as part of cost-saving measures aiming for annual savings of about 15 million euros.

Feb 6 • 07:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Kanchan Bai saved 20 children at the cost of her life, government will provide ₹4 lakh compensation

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced ₹4 lakh compensation for the family of Kanchan Bai Meghwal, a 45-year-old woman who died saving 20 children from a bee attack in Neemuch district.

Feb 6 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Used car dubbed Britain’s ‘best-value’ vehicle costs just £1,000

The Dacia Sandero has been named Britain's best-value car, with second-generation models available for approximately £1,000 amid rising cost-of-living concerns.

Feb 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gardener urges people to stop binning cardboard packaging, do this instead

A gardening expert has shared an eco-friendly way to repurpose cardboard packaging, promoting both cost-saving and environmental benefits.

Feb 5 • 15:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Debate settled on exact central heating temperature to save money and keep warm

A price comparison expert has determined the optimal thermostat setting for comfort and cost savings during winter heating.

Feb 5 • 14:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Brits cut costs using 'how-to' videos to repair items once ‘too tough’ to fix

A recent poll shows that nearly half of Britons are successfully repairing items they previously found difficult to mend, using online 'how-to' videos for guidance.

Feb 5 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Hope and relief’ as seaside town’s last youth centre saved

The last youth centre in Ramsgate, a deprived coastal town in England, has been saved from auction after a 13-year campaign by a local charity, highlighting its significant cost-saving benefits to the council.

Feb 5 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

ITV This Morning star praises 'favourite' 99p Home Bargains cleaning product

An ITV cleaning star recommends a low-cost cleaning product that can save time and money for bathroom cleaning.

Feb 5 • 10:38 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

As Little Tax as Possible – This is the Perfect Savings Strategy for Families

The article discusses the significant tax-saving potentials for families related to children, education, care costs, and capital assets, often underestimated, and highlights key cost items to consider.

Feb 5 • 08:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Martin Lewis weighs in on heating on all day debate and finally settles it

Martin Lewis discusses the cost-effectiveness of leaving heating on all day at a lower temperature versus turning it on and off as needed during winter.

Feb 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Proposals for electoral reform should not be like killing a fly with shotguns: advisor

Advisor Arturo Castillo emphasized the necessity of electoral reform to address urgent gaps in the political-electoral system, advocating for solutions that strengthen democracy rather than simplistic cost-saving measures.

Feb 4 • 22:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

This Scandinavian heater warms up my room in moments and saves me hundreds

A review highlights the efficiency and cost-saving benefits of a portable, WiFi-controlled Scandinavian heater for winter months.

Feb 3 • 13:58 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Demant in major cost-cutting round: 700 employees globally may be affected

The Danish hearing aid company Demant plans to undergo a cost-saving exercise over the next two years, expected to impact 700 employees worldwide, with 150 of those in Denmark, due to lower market growth in the hearing aid sector.

Feb 3 • 09:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EDITORIAL ⟩ Awaiting a new ice age

The government has decided not to invest in official ice roads, despite their safety, low cost, and time-saving benefits for island residents, prompting calls for a portion of TS Laevade's profits to be allocated for ice road construction.

Feb 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Keep homes warm and cut energy bills by using heating at 1 specific time of day

A heating expert provides tips on the optimal time to use heating to maintain warmth in homes and reduce energy bills during winter.

Jan 15 • 14:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The fate of JSW is in the balance. The date of the "last chance" talks is known

Negotiations regarding a cost-saving agreement at JSW will take place on January 19, with state asset deputy minister Grzegorz Wrona and possibly minister Wojciech Balczun participating, as the company faces potential financial insolvency.

Jan 15 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Best time to use tumble dryer to save on energy bills

Experts recommend using your tumble dryer at specific hours to reduce energy costs during winter laundry periods.

Jan 15 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Drivers paying 17p per mile for petrol in January but there's 3 ways to cut costs

UK drivers are facing petrol costs of 17p per mile in January, with experts suggesting three methods to reduce expenses at the pump.

Jan 14 • 11:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Heat in Winter: The Heating Question

The article discusses the controversial heating law in Germany and offers tips to save on heating costs during the cold winter months.

Jan 14 • 10:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bedrooms can be warmer without turning on the heating if you make 1 cheap change

A simple and cost-effective change can help keep bedrooms warm during winter without the need for heating.

Jan 10 • 08:42 UTC

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