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Claire's is Hemorrhaging Money and I'm Not Even Surprised

Claire's is Hemorrhaging Money and I'm Not Even Surprised

Claire's, the iconic tween accessory retailer, faces financial collapse with £355million debt due by December 2026. The UK operation has suffered..

Santander Just Stabbed Another Free Forever Account in the Back

Santander Just Stabbed Another Free Forever Account in the Back

Santander has announced new fees for its previously free Treasurer's Current Account. From October 1st, account holders will face a £4.99 monthly..

These Stamp Duty Refund Scammers Nearly Got My Neighbor for £9K

These Stamp Duty Refund Scammers Nearly Got My Neighbor for £9K

Stamp duty refund scams are targeting new homeowners across the UK. One homeowner nearly lost £9,000 to fraudsters claiming her property repairs..

Found This £15 Steamer at Aldi That Actually Works (Unlike My Last Three Impulse Buys)

Found This £15 Steamer at Aldi That Actually Works (Unlike My Last Three Impulse Buys)

Aldi's £15 Ambiano Handheld Garment Steamer proves discount gadgets can actually deliver. At less than half the price of Philips' £34.99 version,..

That Broken Department Store Is Having a Fire Sale on Designer Raincoats (70% Off!)

That Broken Department Store Is Having a Fire Sale on Designer Raincoats (70% Off!)

House of Fraser is offering a massive 70% off clearance on designer raincoats including Barbour, Ted Baker, and Timberland. The once-respected..

This Scottish Island Costs Less Than My Mate's London Flat (And It Comes With Dolphins)

This Scottish Island Costs Less Than My Mate's London Flat (And It Comes With Dolphins)

A Scottish island is selling for £500,000, less than a two-bedroom flat in London's Zone 2. Insh Island spans 90 acres in Scotland's Inner Hebrides..

This Outdoor Gear Chain Just Went Full Panic Mode (And I'm Here for the Bargains)

This Outdoor Gear Chain Just Went Full Panic Mode (And I'm Here for the Bargains)

Millets on Linthorpe Road in Middlesbrough is closing down in September, with CLOSING DOWN SALE signs prominently displayed throughout the store. ..

McDonald's Green Apple Sprite Has People Losing Their Minds (And Not in a Good Way)

McDonald's Green Apple Sprite Has People Losing Their Minds (And Not in a Good Way)

McDonald's has introduced a controversial new beverage: Sprite Zero with Green Apple Syrup. The drink has sharply divided customers, with some..

£101k Salary and I'm Still Texting My Dad for Money

£101k Salary and I'm Still Texting My Dad for Money

A 38-year-old IT manager earning £101k annually still struggles financially, exemplifying the HENRY phenomenon (High Earners, Not Rich Yet). Yvette..

My Grandmother's £7,722 Secret (And Why I Feel Stupid for Not Knowing)

My Grandmother's £7,722 Secret (And Why I Feel Stupid for Not Knowing)

Grandparents can legally claim nearly £8,000 in annual benefits, a revelation that shocked one writer after their grandmother's casual mention. Once ..

My Favorite Greggs Sandwich Just Got Murdered and I'm Not Okay

My Favorite Greggs Sandwich Just Got Murdered and I'm Not Okay

Greggs has discontinued the beloved Mexican Chicken Oval Bite, leaving loyal customers devastated. One customer visited four different shops..

That Apprentice Mansion is Up for Grabs (If You Have £100K Lying Around)

That Apprentice Mansion is Up for Grabs (If You Have £100K Lying Around)

The Apprentice mansion, Huxley House, is available to rent for a staggering £100,000 per month. Located on Billionaires' Row in Hampstead, the..

My Heart Just Broke: REN Skincare is Dead and I'm Not Okay

My Heart Just Broke: REN Skincare is Dead and I'm Not Okay

Beloved British skincare brand REN is shutting down after 25 years, with parent company Unilever citing vague internal factors and market challenges. ..

Another Chain Bites the Dust: Simmons Bar's Reality Check

Another Chain Bites the Dust: Simmons Bar's Reality Check

Simmons Bar cocktail chain is closing four of its 21 UK locations in what founder Nick Campbell calls a strategic restructuring process. Despite..

The Day My Banking App Decided to Take a Sick Day (Along With Everyone Else's)

The Day My Banking App Decided to Take a Sick Day (Along With Everyone Else's)

Major UK banking apps crash on payday Monday Thousands of customers from Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland were locked out of their accounts..

Banking Nightmare: When Your Payday Gets Hijacked by Three Major UK Banks

Banking Nightmare: When Your Payday Gets Hijacked by Three Major UK Banks

Banking apps from Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland crashed this Friday morning, leaving thousands of customers unable to access their money on..

Kate Middleton's Go-To Maternity Brand Just Got Rescued for Peanuts

Kate Middleton's favorite maternity brand Seraphine has been acquired by Next for just £600,000. The company was valued at £150 million three years..

My Wild Summer Hunt: Three Ways I've Been Raiding Nature's Pantry

My Wild Summer Hunt: Three Ways I've Been Raiding Nature's Pantry

A British foraging enthusiast shares their unexpected journey into wild food gathering. Blackberry season arrived early this year, with prime..

This Tax Will Kill British Racing (And I'm Not Being Dramatic)

This Tax Will Kill British Racing (And I'm Not Being Dramatic)

British racing faces existential threat as government plans to increase betting tax from 15% to 21%. Leading trainer John Gosden warns this could..

Free £320 Supermarket Vouchers Are Coming Back (And I Actually Know Someone Who Got Them)

Free £320 Supermarket Vouchers Are Coming Back (And I Actually Know Someone Who Got Them)

North Northamptonshire is reopening applications for supermarket vouchers worth up to £320 on August 4, 2025. The vouchers can be used at various..

I Just Saw Aldi's Thursday Drop and My Wallet Is Already Crying

I Just Saw Aldi's Thursday Drop and My Wallet Is Already Crying

Aldi's Thursday drop has wallet-conscious shoppers buzzing with excitement. The latest Specialbuys include Charlotte Tilbury dupes like the Lacura..

BT Just Screwed Over Future Customers (And Here's How to Fight Back)

BT Just Screwed Over Future Customers (And Here's How to Fight Back)

BT and EE are increasing mid-contract price hikes from £3 to £4 for new customers starting July 31st. New customers will face their first price..

I Spent Three Months House Hunting and Here's What Every Brit Actually Wants (Spoiler: It's Not..

I Spent Three Months House Hunting and Here's What Every Brit Actually Wants (Spoiler: It's Not..

British house hunting priorities have dramatically shifted, according to a recent survey of 2,000 adults. Natural light now tops homebuyers'..

My mate just got £4,200 back from HMRC – and you probably can too

My mate just got £4,200 back from HMRC – and you probably can too

HMRC has refunded £48.7 million to pension savers overtaxed on withdrawals between April and June alone. The average refund was £3,800, with one..

Your Monzo App is About to Die (And It's Probably Your Fault)

Your Monzo App is About to Die (And It's Probably Your Fault)

Monzo users with older phones face account lockouts after October 31, 2025. iPhone 7, 6s series, first-gen SE, and Android devices below version 9..

This Broadband Company Just Got Hammered for Nearly Killing People (Okay, Maybe Not Literally, But..

This Broadband Company Just Got Hammered for Nearly Killing People (Okay, Maybe Not Literally, But..

Broadband provider Gigaclear has been fined £122,500 by Ofcom for a serious emergency services failure. For over two years, the company provided..

The £16 Billion Car Finance Mess That's About to Explode (And Why I'm Checking My Old Paperwork..

The £16 Billion Car Finance Mess That's About to Explode (And Why I'm Checking My Old Paperwork..

A major car finance scandal is set to explode, potentially affecting 23 million people who took out loans between 2007 and 2021. Dealerships..

Terry's Just Dropped Something That Has Me Questioning Everything I Know About Summer Chocolate

Terry's Just Dropped Something That Has Me Questioning Everything I Know About Summer Chocolate

Terry's has launched Chocolate Mint bars, causing a stir among chocolate enthusiasts. The unexpected move from the brand known for its iconic orange ..

Santander Just Axed 2,000 Jobs and I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore

Santander Just Axed 2,000 Jobs and I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore

Santander has axed over 2,000 jobs and closed 95 branches across the UK, continuing the banking sector's familiar pattern of cuts. The Spanish..

Here's Every Single Freebie You Can Grab in August if You're on PIP (I'm Talking Thousands)

Here's Every Single Freebie You Can Grab in August if You're on PIP (I'm Talking Thousands)

PIP recipients are missing out on thousands in freebies and discounts this August. Many could receive substantial council tax reductions, with some..

Two More Rate Cuts Coming This Year (If the IMF Gets It Right)

Two More Rate Cuts Coming This Year (If the IMF Gets It Right)

The IMF predicts two more Bank of England interest rate cuts before year-end from the current 4.25%. Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlights the UK as..

12 Hours Without Service? EE Owes You Money (And Here's How to Get It)

12 Hours Without Service? EE Owes You Money (And Here's How to Get It)

EE customers faced a major 12-hour network outage last Thursday, leaving millions unable to make or receive calls. The company's response was..

Your Grocery Bill Is About to Get Absolutely Brutal

Your Grocery Bill Is About to Get Absolutely Brutal

Food inflation set to hit 6% by December, according to the British Retail Consortium's survey of finance bosses. July already saw a 4% jump, marking ..

McDonald's Just Dropped Their New Menu and I'm Already Planning My Lunch

McDonald's Just Dropped Their New Menu and I'm Already Planning My Lunch

McDonald's unveils new menu with six weeks of fresh offerings starting Wednesday. The Big Tasty burger returns, but frustratingly only in East..

I've Been Making Money Doing Absolutely Nothing (And You're Missing Out)

I've Been Making Money Doing Absolutely Nothing (And You're Missing Out)

A writer claims to earn money through everyday activities, challenging skepticism from friends. They've made £47 watching TV through platforms like..

How I Accidentally Saved £390 This Summer (And You Can Too)

How I Accidentally Saved £390 This Summer (And You Can Too)

An accidental energy-saving experiment led to a £390 summer windfall for one homeowner. What began as a £50 bet with a friend transformed into..

M&S Just Did Something That'll Make Every Parent Want to Cry (Happy Tears)

M&S Just Did Something That'll Make Every Parent Want to Cry (Happy Tears)

M&S revolutionises children's clothing returns with a groundbreaking 365-day policy. Parents nationwide are celebrating as the high street giant..

That Blue Peter 50p Just Hit £198 - Here's Why You Should Check Your Change Right Now

That Blue Peter 50p Just Hit £198 - Here's Why You Should Check Your Change Right Now

A rare 2009 London Olympics Blue Peter 50p coin just sold for £198.20 on eBay, with twenty bidders competing fiercely. The coin features a high jump ..

I Spent Way Too Much Time Learning How to Beat Tonight's £131m Euromillions Draw

I Spent Way Too Much Time Learning How to Beat Tonight's £131m Euromillions Draw

Tonight's £131m Euromillions jackpot has sparked obsessive research into winning strategies. Experts advise avoiding birthdays and anniversaries as..

McCoy's Just Dropped Two New Flavors and I'm Already Clearing Shelf Space

McCoy's Just Dropped Two New Flavors and I'm Already Clearing Shelf Space

McCoy's has launched two new flavors: Blazin' Buffalo Chicken Wings and Secret Burger Sauce, spotted at Tesco for £2.25 per six-pack. The Buffalo..