Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years

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The report highlighted £15m was spent on advisers between 12 April 2025 and 31 January 2026, and £359m to British Steel for operating activities, such as paying for raw materials and payroll, while £3m was spent on legal and other costs at the North Lincolnshire plant.

Some of the first to experienced the store were Shirley Graves and her partner Rod Taffs who have already filled their basket with bargains. “People want to come down and see what they’ve got, it’s amazing,” says Graves. “I’ve got a box of 20 samosas for £1.50 and a big huge bag of chicken for…

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