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Budget Cooling Hacks That Actually Work (I Tested Half of These)

Budget Cooling Hacks That Actually Work (I Tested Half of These)

Brits are facing a scorching 30C weekend, prompting desperate searches for affordable cooling solutions. A journalist tested several budget-friendly ..

How I'm Saving £2,600 Before Christmas (And You Can Too)

How I'm Saving £2,600 Before Christmas (And You Can Too)

Argos has released Christmas toy predictions, with an £80 Bluey bundle topping the list. This sparked a 10-step money-saving plan that's already..

McVitie's Just Dropped a New Penguin Flavour and I'm Already Obsessed

McVitie's Just Dropped a New Penguin Flavour and I'm Already Obsessed

McVitie's has launched a new caramel version of their classic Penguin bars, priced at just 29p each. The new treats feature chocolate and caramel..

Santander Just Screwed Over Thousands of Business Customers (Again)

Santander Just Screwed Over Thousands of Business Customers (Again)

Santander is implementing significant changes to business accounts starting October 1st, 2025. Thousands of business customers will face a new £9.99 ..

Fox's Just Dropped a Party Ring Cake and I'm Already Planning My Next Birthday

Fox's Just Dropped a Party Ring Cake and I'm Already Planning My Next Birthday

Fox's has launched a Party Ring cake, transforming their iconic biscuits into a madeira sponge with colourful frosting. The cake is available at..

I Just Saved Over £1,300 With These Home Bargains Finds (And My Snobby Sister Is Livid)

I Just Saved Over £1,300 With These Home Bargains Finds (And My Snobby Sister Is Livid)

Budget-savvy shopper transforms home with incredible Home Bargains finds, saving over £1,300. Designer dupes include a £12 straw tote nearly..

The FCA Wants to Kill Your Pension Transfer Bonuses (And Why That Might Actually Be Good News)

The FCA Wants to Kill Your Pension Transfer Bonuses (And Why That Might Actually Be Good News)

The FCA is considering banning cash incentives for pension transfers, with bonuses reaching up to £4,100. Industry insiders suggest established..

TSB Banking App Crashes Again - And I'm Getting Real Tired of This

TSB Banking App Crashes Again - And I'm Getting Real Tired of This

TSB's mobile banking app crashed again around 11am, leaving hundreds of customers unable to access their accounts. Over 1,300 complaints have..

Seriously? You Might Not Have to Pay Council Tax at All (I Had No Idea)

Seriously? You Might Not Have to Pay Council Tax at All (I Had No Idea)

Council tax exemptions are more common than many Brits realise, with some households paying nothing at all. Students, under-18s, and apprentices..

Ten Health Issues That Could Land You £442 Monthly (And Why Half of Us Are Missing Out)

Ten Health Issues That Could Land You £442 Monthly (And Why Half of Us Are Missing Out)

Attendance Allowance offers up to £441.60 monthly for health conditions, yet many eligible recipients remain unaware. The benefit comes in two..

NatWest Just Started Shutting Down 49 Branches Today – Check If Yours Made the Chopping Block

NatWest Just Started Shutting Down 49 Branches Today – Check If Yours Made the Chopping Block

NatWest has begun another wave of branch closures today, with Cwmbran and Wisbech shutting their doors first. More closures will follow throughout..

My Crypto Journey Started with £180 and a Lot of Regret

My Crypto Journey Started with £180 and a Lot of Regret

I wish I'd listened to my mate Dave about Bitcoin in 2014 when it was just £180. That same Bitcoin would now be worth over £88,000, but would I have ..

Found These Bailey's Mint Truffles at B&M and Now I'm Obsessed

Found These Bailey's Mint Truffles at B&M and Now I'm Obsessed

Bailey's mint chocolate truffles have been spotted at B&M, catching shoppers' attention with their striking emerald green packaging. Priced at £4.75,..

We're Literally Raffling Our £600k House for Two Quid a Ticket (Yes, Really)

We're Literally Raffling Our £600k House for Two Quid a Ticket (Yes, Really)

A couple is raffling their £600k four-bedroom home near Aylesbury Vale for just £2 per ticket. Aily, 32, and Nathan, 35, made this decision after..

The £275 Reality Check That Made Me Question Everything About My Future

The £275 Reality Check That Made Me Question Everything About My Future

A new study reveals Brits need to save £275 monthly for a comfortable retirement of £560,000 by age 67. More than half of Gen Z adults haven't..

Spotted: Sainsbury's Just Dropped Chocolate Orange Bourbon Twists and I'm Already Planning My Trip

Spotted: Sainsbury's Just Dropped Chocolate Orange Bourbon Twists and I'm Already Planning My Trip

Sainsbury's has unveiled chocolate orange Bourbon Twists, causing a social media frenzy. Facebook users are reacting enthusiastically, with comments ..

This £9.99 Lidl Find Just Solved My Bathroom Privacy Problem (And My Condensation Nightmare)

This £9.99 Lidl Find Just Solved My Bathroom Privacy Problem (And My Condensation Nightmare)

A Lidl roller blind has solved one shopper's bathroom privacy nightmare after an awkward encounter with a neighbour. The £9.99 Livarno Home double..

Found These Greggs Fajita Bakes at Iceland and My Wallet is Already Crying

Found These Greggs Fajita Bakes at Iceland and My Wallet is Already Crying

Greggs Fajita Chicken Bakes have been spotted at Iceland for £3.50 a pack, causing excitement among fans. These limited edition pastries feature..

Lidl's About to Kill Off That Sweet £65 Holiday Deal (And I'm Kicking Myself)

Lidl's About to Kill Off That Sweet £65 Holiday Deal (And I'm Kicking Myself)

Lidl is ending their popular £65 discount on Jet2Holidays through their loyalty app on September 19th. The offer applies to holidays with departure..

This £30 Lidl Tower Thing Just Solved My Radiator Laundry Problem

This £30 Lidl Tower Thing Just Solved My Radiator Laundry Problem

Lidl's new Vileda Mixer 3 Tower Airer arrives this Sunday for £29.99, promising to solve radiator drying woes. This practical device holds three..

Free Electricity Alert: EDF Just Dropped Their September Giveaway (Deadline Tonight!)

Free Electricity Alert: EDF Just Dropped Their September Giveaway (Deadline Tonight!)

EDF Energy is offering free electricity in September - up to 64 hours worth if customers sign up by midnight tonight. The Sunday Saver challenges..

Another 11 Poundland Stores Just Died Today (And I'm Honestly Getting Tired of This)

Another 11 Poundland Stores Just Died Today (And I'm Honestly Getting Tired of This)

Eleven more Poundland stores closed today, bringing August's total to 37 closures. The retail chain is reducing from 800 stores to between 650-700..

Morrisons Just Flipped Their Christmas Savings Thing (And You've Got Weeks to Figure It Out)

Morrisons Just Flipped Their Christmas Savings Thing (And You've Got Weeks to Figure It Out)

Morrisons has overhauled their More Card Christmas Savers club, scrapping printed vouchers in favor of automatic digital loading. Savings now go..

Nine Money Traps That Are Bleeding You Dry (And Why I Finally Stopped Making Excuses)

Nine Money Traps That Are Bleeding You Dry (And Why I Finally Stopped Making Excuses)

Nine common financial pitfalls are draining your money without you noticing. The I Think I Know delusion keeps us unaware of forgotten subscriptions ..

My Vet Friend Sean Just Answered the Weirdest Pet Questions (Including One That Made Me Actually..

My Vet Friend Sean Just Answered the Weirdest Pet Questions (Including One That Made Me Actually..

Vet Sean McCormack tackles unusual pet questions with expert insight. Hamster Ronnie's wheel obsession stems from natural instincts, with Sean..

Morrisons Just Dropped Their Best Quality Street Deal (But Only Until Tonight)

Morrisons Just Dropped Their Best Quality Street Deal (But Only Until Tonight)

Morrisons has launched a limited-time deal offering two Quality Street tubs for £9 total, ending August 31st. The offer represents a 36% saving,..

I Just Witnessed Pure Chocolate Chaos at B&M (And You're Gonna Want to Read This)

I Just Witnessed Pure Chocolate Chaos at B&M (And You're Gonna Want to Read This)

B&M stores have become the UK's unexpected chocolate hotspot, causing social media frenzies over exotic flavours. The latest sensation is a Cadbury..

My Kitchen's Getting Expensive (Thanks, GBBO)

My Kitchen's Getting Expensive (Thanks, GBBO)

The Great British Bake Off returns, threatening to wreak havoc on grocery budgets nationwide. After spending £180 on failed technical challenges..

When Your Favorite Dim Sum Spot Just... Dies

When Your Favorite Dim Sum Spot Just... Dies

Iconic dim sum chain Ping Pong has shuttered all four remaining locations after 20 years in business. Revenue plummeted 20-25% in 2025 amid..

Virgin Media O2 Just Slapped Me (and Thousands of Others) with a £3 Monthly Bill Hike

Virgin Media O2 Just Slapped Me (and Thousands of Others) with a £3 Monthly Bill Hike

Virgin Media O2 is hitting thousands of former Virgin Mobile customers with a £3 monthly bill increase starting October 1st. The hike affects..

Waitrose Just Dropped Smart Trolleys That'll Change Everything (And Maybe Save Your Wallet)

Waitrose Just Dropped Smart Trolleys That'll Change Everything (And Maybe Save Your Wallet)

Waitrose is testing AI-powered shopping trolleys that could revolutionise grocery shopping. The smart carts use cameras and scanners to..

340,000 People Just Lost Their Benefits Because They Tossed Out One Crucial Letter

340,000 People Just Lost Their Benefits Because They Tossed Out One Crucial Letter

Over 340,000 households have lost benefits after ignoring crucial Universal Credit migration notices. The government is forcing everyone off the old ..

This £380k House Looks Dead Normal Until You See What's Hiding Inside

This £380k House Looks Dead Normal Until You See What's Hiding Inside

A £380,000 two-bedroom house in Plaistow appears completely ordinary from the outside. The property features standard bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom ..

This Hidden Universal Credit Trick Just Saved My Neighbor £812 (And Nobody Talks About It)

This Hidden Universal Credit Trick Just Saved My Neighbor £812 (And Nobody Talks About It)

A hidden financial lifeline is helping Universal Credit claimants during emergencies. My neighbor Sarah, a single mother of two, received £812..

I Drank Every Single-Serve Wine Bottle From the Supermarket (So You Don't Have To)

I Drank Every Single-Serve Wine Bottle From the Supermarket (So You Don't Have To)

A wine lover's quest to find the perfect single-serve bottle leads to surprising discoveries across six supermarkets. Lidl's £2.39 Pinot Grigio..

Found the Deal of the Century at Dunelm (My Neighbors Are Going to Hate Me)

Found the Deal of the Century at Dunelm (My Neighbors Are Going to Hate Me)

Found the Deal of the Century at Dunelm A bargain hunter struck gold at Dunelm, finding an Elements Lennon Industrial 2 Light Floor Lamp for just..

Our £275k Dream Home Turned Into a Living Nightmare – Now We're Stuck With a House Worth £1

Our £275k Dream Home Turned Into a Living Nightmare – Now We're Stuck With a House Worth £1

A Devon couple's dream of homeownership has turned into a living nightmare. Dayle Dixon and partner Mark purchased a £275,000 Barratt new-build in..

This Spanish Shoe Brand Just Made Me Question Everything I Know About Sustainable Fashion

Spanish shoe brand Alohas is opening their first UK store in Soho next month, bringing their innovative on-demand production model to London. The..

Snagged This £20 Argos Fire Pit & Now I'm That Neighbor Who Won't Go Inside

Snagged This £20 Argos Fire Pit & Now I'm That Neighbor Who Won't Go Inside

A £20 Argos fire pit has transformed one homeowner's garden habits, extending their outdoor evenings well into September. The Argos Home Steel..

They Did It AGAIN: Quality Street Just Robbed Us of Six More Chocolates

They Did It AGAIN: Quality Street Just Robbed Us of Six More Chocolates

Quality Street tubs have shrunk again, dropping from 600g to 550g while maintaining the same £5-6 price tag. This means approximately six fewer..