Christmas Hamper Rip-Off: Paying for the Basket
A Mail on Sunday investigation reveals huge mark-ups on festive hampers from major UK retailers. Consumer expert Martyn James advises shoppers to make their own to avoid the festive profiteering.
A Mail on Sunday investigation reveals huge mark-ups on festive hampers from major UK retailers. Consumer expert Martyn James advises shoppers to make their own to avoid the festive profiteering.
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Japan alleges Chinese fighter jets locked fire-control radar on its aircraft in a major military escalation. Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi condemns the 'dangerous acts'. Read the full story.
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Japan lodges a formal protest after a Chinese J-15 fighter from the Liaoning carrier locks radar on Japanese F-15s. Defence Minister Koizumi calls it a 'dangerous act'. Read the latest.
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