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NatWest and RBS customers have been left frustrated and unable to use their debit and credit card this following the third IT glitch the banks have suffered in 18 months.

NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank customers won't be left out of pocket after an IT glitch left some unable to use their debit or credit cards on the busiest online shopping day of the year.

A dad-of-two has won a £10,000 windfall and help to set up his own business after a tweet from MoneySavingExpert.com about 'comping' inspired him to start entering competitions.

Shoppers looking to bag a bargain should head to Ipswich, where Poundland and the 99p Store have been locked in a price war. If you can find bigger discounts in your own local pound shops, we'd like to know about it.

Shoppers looking to bag Christmas bargains overseas this year should beware import costs and taxes before they buy, HM Revenue and Customs is warning.

Footwear retailer Barratts has gone into administration for the third time in five years, it's been announced today.

Update: 13 November 2013: We've updated this news story after Blockbuster announced this week that all stores will close by Monday.

Barclays is to open eight branches in Asda stores next year, offering banking services seven days a week.

Lloyds Bank has become the latest to introduce cashback on certain debit card purchases, but is its Everyday Offers scheme any good? And how does it compare to other current account switching incentives?

If you're planning on getting your hands on Apple's eagerly anticipated new iPad Air, which launched today, make sure you cut the cost by taking advantage of the top deals, including Tesco's £30 off offer.