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Shopping addiction should be taken more seriously say sufferers
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Rachel Reeves unveils plan to cut red tape for business
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All Post Office Horizon victims entitled to free legal advice for first time
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Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
Posted onCarl Jones said he and his partner of 20 years haven’t wed because even the simplest weddings are too expensive. “We want to get married but won’t, as it costs too much. It’s cheaper if we just have two witnesses, but why should our [12-year-old] daughter not be allowed to attend… It’s wrong.” But sceptics…
