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How shoppers are exploiting return policies — and costing retailers billions

How shoppers are exploiting return policies — and costing retailers billions

Shoppers are increasingly exploiting return policies with various scams to defraud companies, and it is costing retailers billions.

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U.S. economic growth set to decline in 2025, 2026 due to trade uncertainty, international forum says

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U.S. economic growth set to decline in 2025, 2026 due to trade uncertainty, international forum says

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Inflation slides to 1.9% in Europe, as worries shift from prices to Trump and tariffs

Inflation slides to 1.9% in Europe, as worries shift from prices to Trump and tariffs

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Dollar General posts record sales as bargain stores attract more anxious over economy

Dollar General posts record sales as bargain stores attract more anxious over economy

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Drivers told to follow simple rule to decide what speed you should drive at

Drivers told to follow simple rule to decide what speed you should drive at

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DWP 'take action' warning as 6 benefits to be scrapped by 2026

DWP 'take action' warning as 6 benefits to be scrapped by 2026

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UK households must act after HMRC letter or lose £2,251 payments

UK households must act after HMRC letter or lose £2,251 payments

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Jeremy Clarkson admits farming money woes as he fears 'worst year yet'

Jeremy Clarkson admits farming money woes as he fears 'worst year yet'

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The Crusader: Succession conflict leaves husband fearing eviction

The Crusader: Succession conflict leaves husband fearing eviction

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UK firms taking early action as they brace for hits from tariffs – survey

UK firms taking early action as they brace for hits from tariffs – survey

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Cartier customer data stolen in latest cyber attack

Cartier customer data stolen in latest cyber attack

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High street retailer with 263 stores to shut shop in weeks – and it’s launched HUGE closing down sale

High street retailer with 263 stores to shut shop in weeks – and it’s launched HUGE closing down sale

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House from HUGE 90s BBC sitcom hits market for £330k – but do YOU recognise it?

House from HUGE 90s BBC sitcom hits market for £330k – but do YOU recognise it?

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HMRC warning to check codes on letters as workers are owed £700 each – check if you’re affected

HMRC warning to check codes on letters as workers are owed £700 each – check if you’re affected

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Argos is selling 6-person tent ideal for braving the ‘Great British Summer & it’s £364 cheaper than North Face’s version

Argos is selling 6-person tent ideal for braving the ‘Great British Summer & it’s £364 cheaper than North Face’s version

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Thames crisis underlines scale of water industry turnaround task

Thames crisis underlines scale of water industry turnaround task

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Tesco launches new way to earn Clubcard points at over 600 supermarket stores

Tesco launches new way to earn Clubcard points at over 600 supermarket stores

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Where to shop Clarkson's Farm star Harriet's exact tweed cap as she sets 'farmercore' trend

Where to shop Clarkson's Farm star Harriet's exact tweed cap as she sets 'farmercore' trend

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Boss' 'masculine and refreshing' cologne is slashed from £84 to £33 ahead of Father’s Day

Boss' 'masculine and refreshing' cologne is slashed from £84 to £33 ahead of Father’s Day

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'I've purchased three times' - Next shoppers love 'very comfortable' £42 sandals

'I've purchased three times' - Next shoppers love 'very comfortable' £42 sandals

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‘Gorgeous and so comfy’ rattan furniture set is axed by £70 as date for next heatwave is set

‘Gorgeous and so comfy’ rattan furniture set is axed by £70 as date for next heatwave is set

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Trump sets top price for immigrant investors to buy the American Dream

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Trump sets top price for immigrant investors to buy the American Dream

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US private equity firm KKR drops bid to buy troubled British utility Thames Water

US private equity firm KKR drops bid to buy troubled British utility Thames Water

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State pensioners born in these years given instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment increase

State pensioners born in these years given instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment increase

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Premium Bonds holder scoops £50,000 prize from £500 savings

Premium Bonds holder scoops £50,000 prize from £500 savings

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Anyone with a bank account urged to do check as Nationwide announces £100 payments

Anyone with a bank account urged to do check as Nationwide announces £100 payments

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Women in business face funding challenges as investors 'don't take them seriously'

Women in business face funding challenges as investors 'don't take them seriously'

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More than 3 million Blue Badge holders issued stark warning

More than 3 million Blue Badge holders issued stark warning

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Rachel Reeves’ pension plot that is set to shortchange women

Rachel Reeves’ pension plot that is set to shortchange women

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Defence tech boost for AI simulation pioneer Skyral

Defence tech boost for AI simulation pioneer Skyral

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UK growth downgraded as global economy dragged by Trump trade wars

UK growth downgraded as global economy dragged by Trump trade wars

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Speed of UK rate cuts ‘shrouded in uncertainty’ after tariffs, Bank boss says

Speed of UK rate cuts ‘shrouded in uncertainty’ after tariffs, Bank boss says

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Marriott targets budget travelers with new mid-scale extended-stay option

Marriott targets budget travelers with new mid-scale extended-stay option

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Major charity retailer to close three stores starting from tomorrow after shutting 35 this year – see the full list

Major charity retailer to close three stores starting from tomorrow after shutting 35 this year – see the full list

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Almost one in three women in business feel they aren’t taken seriously by investors, research reveals

Almost one in three women in business feel they aren’t taken seriously by investors, research reveals

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Holidaymakers racing to Tesco to buy suitcases slashed to just £12 – and the cabin case is EasyJet approved

Holidaymakers racing to Tesco to buy suitcases slashed to just £12 – and the cabin case is EasyJet approved

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Krispy Kreme is giving away thousands of free doughnuts for one day only this week

Krispy Kreme is giving away thousands of free doughnuts for one day only this week

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Take up of heat pumps ‘may be boosted if households shown running cost savings’

Take up of heat pumps ‘may be boosted if households shown running cost savings’

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Festival-goers warned to watch out for ‘ticket traps’ when booking summer events

Festival-goers warned to watch out for ‘ticket traps’ when booking summer events

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Chinese group Jingye hires lawyers to recover British Steel cash

Chinese group Jingye hires lawyers to recover British Steel cash

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Thousands more families to be hit by inheritance tax

Thousands more families to be hit by inheritance tax

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£300 cost of living payments handed to people on four DWP benefits - see if you qualify

£300 cost of living payments handed to people on four DWP benefits - see if you qualify

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Petition to raise State Pension to £22,000 per year hits 10,000 signatures - what it means

Petition to raise State Pension to £22,000 per year hits 10,000 signatures - what it means

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Hiltzik: MAHA report's misrepresentations will harm public health and hit consumers' pocketbooks

Hiltzik: MAHA report's misrepresentations will harm public health and hit consumers' pocketbooks

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Value of UK merger and acquisition deals jumps to highest level for two years

Value of UK merger and acquisition deals jumps to highest level for two years

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Lidl is selling a Dyson tower fan dupe that’s £200 cheaper than the big brand

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Holiday warning for anyone with a Haven or Butlins holiday booked this summer as you could be owed cash

Holiday warning for anyone with a Haven or Butlins holiday booked this summer as you could be owed cash

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Families on Universal Credit can apply for free £300 vouchers this month – check if you’re eligible

Families on Universal Credit can apply for free £300 vouchers this month – check if you’re eligible

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Aldi brings back ‘brilliant’ garden middle-aisle bargain that’s selling for just £10

Aldi brings back ‘brilliant’ garden middle-aisle bargain that’s selling for just £10

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App hacks, free doughnuts and bakery Happy Hour… the insider’s guide to Lidl that could save you £679 a year

App hacks, free doughnuts and bakery Happy Hour… the insider’s guide to Lidl that could save you £679 a year

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Cheapest shop to buy suitcases this week including cabin baggage that fits Ryanair, EasyJet and Jet2

Cheapest shop to buy suitcases this week including cabin baggage that fits Ryanair, EasyJet and Jet2

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Over-50s ‘benefiting most’ from falls in quoted car insurance prices

Over-50s ‘benefiting most’ from falls in quoted car insurance prices

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KKR abandoned Thames Water rescue despite No 10 talks with Kravis

KKR abandoned Thames Water rescue despite No 10 talks with Kravis

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US growth likely to slow to 1.6% this year, hobbled by Trump's trade wars, OECD says

US growth likely to slow to 1.6% this year, hobbled by Trump's trade wars, OECD says

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Rachel Reeves ‘to hike UK’s biggest tax’ – she thinks we won’t notice

Rachel Reeves ‘to hike UK’s biggest tax’ – she thinks we won’t notice

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Exact amount you need to retire - and it might be good news for many

Exact amount you need to retire - and it might be good news for many

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Couples on State Pension given £1,600 warning

Couples on State Pension given £1,600 warning

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Exact amounts as Universal Credit payments to rise for many this month

Exact amounts as Universal Credit payments to rise for many this month

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Subway workers vote to strike in row over pay and working conditions

Subway workers vote to strike in row over pay and working conditions

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Demand for oral nicotine pouches growing fast, British American Tobacco says

Demand for oral nicotine pouches growing fast, British American Tobacco says

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Thames Water rescue takeover collapses after private equity firm KKR drops out

Thames Water rescue takeover collapses after private equity firm KKR drops out

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