Harriet Cooke
Freelance Investigative Journalist at Freelance
Freelance journalist - consumer and personal finance stories. Keen on fighting fraud and saving people money.
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1 week ago |
thesun.ie | Harriet Cooke
COSTA Coffee has made a big change to its beloved cinnamon buns, leaving customers furious. The chain has, until recently, offered to heat them up if asked, but stopped after several people said they had burned their mouths on the icing. But disappointed fans have blasted health and safety rules for the change and begged for the practice to be reinstated. One asked the company on X: "Why can’t I get my cinnamon bun (best there is) heated?
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1 week ago |
thesun.co.uk | Harriet Cooke
PIZZA Express fans have blasted the chain for revamping its rewards scheme and removing key perks. The popular eatery has made a number of changes to its loyalty programme, including taking away a free large bottle of water with meals and the option of a dolcetti dessert for Gold members. But there have been some gains too - with fresh benefits added for every grade of user, including Bronze, Silver and Gold members.
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1 week ago |
thesun.co.uk | Harriet Cooke
COSTA Coffee has made a big change to its beloved cinnamon buns, leaving customers furious. The chain has, until recently, offered to heat them up if asked, but stopped after several people said they had burned their mouths on the icing. But disappointed fans have blasted health and safety rules for the change and begged for the practice to be reinstated. One asked the company on X: "Why can’t I get my cinnamon bun (best there is) heated?
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1 week ago |
thesun.co.uk | Harriet Cooke
AS spring weather hits, it’s the perfect time to upgrade your garden furniture. Some stylish sets can cost hundreds or even thousands of pounds, but there are also bargains for a fraction of the price. Check out our top tips for cutting costs below... Budget supermarkets are - surprisingly - a great place to look for basic garden staples like garden tables and chairs.
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1 week ago |
thesun.co.uk | Harriet Cooke
OUR shopping habits can have a big impact on the state of our finances - sometimes without us even realising. Not budgeting, spending recklessly and failing to check for the best deals can mean losing out on hundreds of pounds. If you’ve got a good income or are in a strong financial position then that might not matter. But if you’ve limited means, poor spending practices can lead to worrying debts.
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