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Santander Just Killed 38 More Branches This July (And My Nan is Furious)

Santander Just Killed 38 More Branches This July (And My Nan is Furious)

Santander has axed 38 more UK branches this July, following 23 closures last month. The bank claims customers prefer digital banking, but critics..

Three Mobile Just Shocked Everyone by Bringing Back Free Roaming (And I'm Still Processing This)

Three Mobile Just Shocked Everyone by Bringing Back Free Roaming (And I'm Still Processing This)

Three Mobile is bringing back free roaming for some customers this summer, after axing it in 2021. The surprise move follows their merger with..

Your Mortgage Just Got More Expensive (Thanks, Rachel)

Your Mortgage Just Got More Expensive (Thanks, Rachel)

Mortgage rates may soon increase due to Rachel Reeves' plan to slash cash ISA allowances from £20,000 to £5,000. Three major UK building societies..

Thousands of People Are Getting Screwed Over on Council Tax (And They Don't Even Know It)

Thousands of People Are Getting Screwed Over on Council Tax (And They Don't Even Know It)

Thousands of people are unknowingly overpaying their council tax despite being eligible for reductions. A woman named Sarah paid full council tax..

This £175 B&M Corner Sofa Has People Literally Running to Stores (And I Get Why)

This £175 B&M Corner Sofa Has People Literally Running to Stores (And I Get Why)

B&M's reversible corner sofa has sparked a shopping frenzy after being spotted for just £175, down from £250. The grey fabric sofa has shoppers..

When Mother Nature Decides to Mess with Your Sausage Roll Empire

When Mother Nature Decides to Mess with Your Sausage Roll Empire

Britain's bakery giant Greggs faces sales slump as summer heatwave keeps customers away from hot pastries. The company reported disappointing 2.6%..

Thursday's Lidl Middle Aisle Madness: £1.99 Plants and School Gear That Won't Break the Bank

Thursday's Lidl Middle Aisle Madness: £1.99 Plants and School Gear That Won't Break the Bank

Lidl's Middle Aisle is causing excitement with Thursday's incredible bargains. The discount retailer is offering £1.99 plants and school uniform..

My Local Spoons Just Got the Axe After Three Decades - And I'm Actually Gutted

My Local Spoons Just Got the Axe After Three Decades - And I'm Actually Gutted

Preston's iconic Grey Friar Wetherspoons is shutting down after three decades on Friargate. The beloved pub, named after 13th century Franciscan..

Government's School Uniform Fix Might Actually Screw Over Parents Even More

Government's School Uniform Fix Might Actually Screw Over Parents Even More

Government's school uniform cost-cutting plan faces serious backlash. The Department for Education promised to save families £73 million yearly by..

I Tested 8 Frozen Pepperoni Pizzas So You Don't Have To (And One Made Me Question Everything)

I Tested 8 Frozen Pepperoni Pizzas So You Don't Have To (And One Made Me Question Everything)

A food writer tested eight frozen pepperoni pizzas under £5 with celebrity chef Aldo Zilli. Tesco's American pizza earned a 3/5 despite good..

Holy Hell, The Range Just Brought Back Cadbury Dream Bars (And I'm Not Okay)

Holy Hell, The Range Just Brought Back Cadbury Dream Bars (And I'm Not Okay)

Cadbury Dream bars have made a shocking return to UK shelves at The Range, two decades after being discontinued. The white chocolate treats, which..

This Pizza Chain Nobody Talks About Is Crushing Domino's (And Opening 4 New Spots)

This Pizza Chain Nobody Talks About Is Crushing Domino's (And Opening 4 New Spots)

Pizza Pilgrims is quietly outperforming Domino's across the UK, with 29 locations and counting. The chain posted impressive financial results, with..

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Four Days of Chaos (And My Wallet's Already Crying)

Amazon Prime Day 2025: Four Days of Chaos (And My Wallet's Already Crying)

Amazon Prime Day 2025 will expand to an unprecedented four days of sales from July 8-11, breaking with the traditional two-day format. The extended..

This Guy's Making £20k Monthly From Something Most of Us Just... Ignore

This Guy's Making £20k Monthly From Something Most of Us Just... Ignore

Barrie Taube earns £20,000 monthly from renting 150 garages and 300 parking spaces across the UK. He charges £50-150 monthly for garages and £30-60..

Found the Perfect Teacher Gift That Won't Break the Bank (And It Smells Amazing)

Found the Perfect Teacher Gift That Won't Break the Bank (And It Smells Amazing)

Card Factory is selling lavender and chamomile candles for just £3.99 that rival NEOM's £20 luxury version. The budget-friendly dupes come in..

Just Scored £104 of No7 Makeup for £35 at Boots (And You Can Too)

Just Scored £104 of No7 Makeup for £35 at Boots (And You Can Too)

Boots has quietly relaunched their No7 Beauty Vault, offering £104.50 worth of makeup for just £35. The bundle includes eight full-size products..

That Gavin & Stacey House Is Up for Sale (And Yes, It's Doris's Place)

That Gavin & Stacey House Is Up for Sale (And Yes, It's Doris's Place)

A house from the hit show Gavin & Stacey has hit the market in Barry, South Wales. The two-bedroom terrace on Trinity Street, known as Doris's house ..

Your Sky Bill Just Got More Expensive (Again) – Here's How I'm Fighting Back

Your Sky Bill Just Got More Expensive (Again) – Here's How I'm Fighting Back

Sky customers face another price hike starting July 4th, with NOW Broadband adding £3 monthly to Fab Fibre, Super Fibre, and Brilliant Broadband..

Just Tried Morrisons' New Pizza Deal - My Wallet Actually Smiled

Just Tried Morrisons' New Pizza Deal - My Wallet Actually Smiled

Morrisons has launched a new pizza counter offering an impressive deal: two pizzas plus a side for just £10. The deal includes 11-inch wood-fired or ..

My $200 Mistake: Why I'll Never Book Hotels on My Laptop Again

My $200 Mistake: Why I'll Never Book Hotels on My Laptop Again

My $200 mistake: a costly travel booking lesson learned. I discovered travel websites charge different prices on desktop versus mobile apps. The..

Holy Grail Alert: I Just Discovered Asda's Secret Baby Clothes Goldmine (And My Wallet Actually..

Holy Grail Alert: I Just Discovered Asda's Secret Baby Clothes Goldmine (And My Wallet Actually..

Asda's baby clothes sale has sparked a shopping frenzy with 50% discounts on children's apparel. Parents are rushing to stores after social media..

The Death of a Legend: WHSmith's Final Chapter After Two Bloody Centuries

The Death of a Legend: WHSmith's Final Chapter After Two Bloody Centuries

A British retail icon faces extinction as WHSmith rebrands to TGJones under new owners Modella Capital. The 233-year-old stationery giant will..

Found This £16 Tesco Garden Table and Now I'm Questioning My Entire IKEA Relationship

Found This £16 Tesco Garden Table and Now I'm Questioning My Entire IKEA Relationship

A £16 Tesco garden table has sparked a shopping dilemma for one bargain hunter. The Madrid Bistro Table, normally priced at £25, was spotted on..

That Holiday Payment Trick That'll Save You From Getting Absolutely Rinsed

That Holiday Payment Trick That'll Save You From Getting Absolutely Rinsed

Martin Lewis reveals a costly holiday money mistake many Brits make abroad. Choosing to pay in pounds rather than local currency when using cards..

M&S Just Crushed My Back-to-School Budget Dreams (And Probably Yours Too)

M&S Just Crushed My Back-to-School Budget Dreams (And Probably Yours Too)

M&S has cancelled its annual 20% off school uniform sale, leaving parents frustrated. The retailer cites a costly cyber attack that disrupted..

Every Single PIP Freebie You're Missing Out On This July (Worth Thousands)

Every Single PIP Freebie You're Missing Out On This July (Worth Thousands)

PIP claimants are missing out on thousands in additional benefits this July. Millions receiving Personal Independence Payment can access numerous..

This Irish Cream Just Made Bailey's Look Like Amateur Hour (And Tesco's Practically Giving It Away)

This Irish Cream Just Made Bailey's Look Like Amateur Hour (And Tesco's Practically Giving It Away)

Coole Swan Superior Irish Cream Liqueur is making waves at Tesco for £26.50 (£20 with Clubcard). This premium liqueur combines single-malt Irish..

I Spent $400 on Extra Baggage Fees Before Learning These Ridiculous Packing Tricks

I Spent $400 on Extra Baggage Fees Before Learning These Ridiculous Packing Tricks

Travelers are wasting hundreds on baggage fees when simple packing tricks could save them a fortune. One passenger paid $400 in overweight bag..

The Day Scotland Lost Its Pancake Soul (And I'm Not Okay About It)

The Day Scotland Lost Its Pancake Soul (And I'm Not Okay About It)

The Pancake Place, a beloved Scottish institution, has closed all four locations after 35 years in business. Forty-five employees lost their jobs..

This £65 Argos Garden Set Has Me Questioning My Expensive Taste

This £65 Argos Garden Set Has Me Questioning My Expensive Taste

The £65 Argos Baltimore bistro set is causing quite a stir among garden furniture enthusiasts. Made in Italy from quality resin, this set offers..

The Benefits Bill Drama: What Actually Happened (And What It Means for Your Wallet)

The Benefits Bill Drama: What Actually Happened (And What It Means for Your Wallet)

Government backtracks on controversial disability benefits overhaul after fierce internal rebellion. Ministers abandoned plans requiring disabled..

The £2.65 Billion Banking Shuffle That Nobody Saw Coming

The £2.65 Billion Banking Shuffle That Nobody Saw Coming

Santander has stunned the banking world with a £2.65 billion acquisition of TSB, outbidding Barclays in a surprise move. The deal creates a..

£1,700 Energy Grants Are Just Sitting There - And Most People Don't Even Know

£1,700 Energy Grants Are Just Sitting There - And Most People Don't Even Know

Millions of UK households could claim up to £1,700 in free energy grants through the British Gas Individual and Families Fund. The fund specifically ..

Found My New Obsession: The UK's Secret Italian Gems (And Why I'm Never Cooking Again)

Found My New Obsession: The UK's Secret Italian Gems (And Why I'm Never Cooking Again)

UK foodies rejoice: hidden Italian gems are transforming Britain's dining scene. Pizza Union in London offers authentic 12-inch pizzas for just £3..

I Spent My Weekend Comparing Ice Cream Prices Like a Maniac (And You Should Thank Me)

I Spent My Weekend Comparing Ice Cream Prices Like a Maniac (And You Should Thank Me)

A Briton's ice cream price investigation reveals shocking markup differences across supermarkets. Waitrose customers pay 58% more for Cornettos than ..

The Universal Credit goldmine nobody talks about – I found £10k worth of freebies hiding in plain..

The Universal Credit goldmine nobody talks about – I found £10k worth of freebies hiding in plain..

Universal Credit claimants are missing out on £10,000+ worth of hidden benefits and freebies. The Household Support Fund offers payments up to £300..

The Robot Invasion is Real, But These Jobs Will Keep You Safe (Plus That Sweet 13-Week Holiday)

The Robot Invasion is Real, But These Jobs Will Keep You Safe (Plus That Sweet 13-Week Holiday)

Robots are literally coming for our paychecks, with accounting firms replacing junior staff with AI systems. Research shows there are still jobs AI..

Hold Up - Seabrook Just Crushed Walkers at Their Own Game

Hold Up - Seabrook Just Crushed Walkers at Their Own Game

Seabrook's Tomato Ketchup crisps have made a surprise comeback at Morrisons, delighting fans who thought they were gone forever. The crinkle cut..

Found This Garden Set at B&M for £275 - My Neighbors Are Already Asking Where I Got It

Found This Garden Set at B&M for £275 - My Neighbors Are Already Asking Where I Got It

B&M has slashed the price of their New York Corner Set from £350 to £275, perfect timing during this 36C heatwave. The three-seater set includes a..

Three Major Banks Just Screwed Over 82 Communities (And Yours Might Be Next)

Three Major Banks Just Screwed Over 82 Communities (And Yours Might Be Next)

Three major UK banks are closing 82 branches across the country starting today. NatWest, Lloyds, and Halifax have announced widespread closures,..