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Five million low earners to be hit by stealth tax – check if you’re one of them

Five million low earners to be hit by stealth tax – check if you’re one of them

Five million low earners to be hit by stealth tax – check if you’re one of them

Clintons is Bleeding Stores and I'm Not Even Surprised

Clintons is Bleeding Stores and I'm Not Even Surprised

Clintons Cards is facing another wave of store closures, with their Rugby Central branch currently holding a everything must go sale. Staff suggest..

Tim Tam's Sweet & Salty Biscuits Hit Tesco Today - And I'm Already Panicking About Missing Out

Tim Tam's Sweet & Salty Biscuits Hit Tesco Today - And I'm Already Panicking About Missing Out

Tim Tam's Sweet & Salty biscuits have exclusively landed at Tesco today, causing quite a stir. The innovative flavour combines chocolate layers with ..

Virgin Media Crashes Again Because Of Course It Does

Virgin Media Crashes Again Because Of Course It Does

Virgin Media experienced yet another outage today, with over 1,000 users reporting issues on Downdetector by 7:30am. Half of affected customers..

How I Stopped Throwing Away £470 a Year (And You Can Too)

How I Stopped Throwing Away £470 a Year (And You Can Too)

British families waste around £470 worth of food annually, with some households doing even worse. One solution is the Oh Crap day strategy - a..

Popeyes Just Caved to Fan Pressure (And I'm Not Mad About It)

Popeyes Just Caved to Fan Pressure (And I'm Not Mad About It)

Popeyes has permanently reintroduced their popular Hot Honey range after massive customer demand. The menu items sold over 250,000 sandwiches during ..

The Octopus Energy Referral Scam That's Got Everyone Furious

The Octopus Energy Referral Scam That's Got Everyone Furious

Octopus Energy's referral scheme has sparked outrage among customers. The controversy centers on a policy where new homeowners can't receive the £50 ..

This Summer Hotel Trick Could Save You Hundreds (But Nobody's Talking About It)

This Summer Hotel Trick Could Save You Hundreds (But Nobody's Talking About It)

This Summer Hotel Trick Could Save You Hundreds A simple rebooking strategy saved someone £361 on a car rental in France. The trick? Book with free ..

Just Found Out You Can Still Grab £500 Free Cash Before Summer Hits

Just Found Out You Can Still Grab £500 Free Cash Before Summer Hits

Thousands of families can still claim up to £500 through the Household Support Fund, a government scheme many don't know exists. The program has..

How My Neighbor Ditched Her £174 TV Bill (And You Probably Can Too)

How My Neighbor Ditched Her £174 TV Bill (And You Probably Can Too)

Pensioners over 75 could be missing out on a free TV licence worth £174.50 per year. The key is Pension Credit – a benefit that unlocks multiple..

Six Weeks of Hell: How I Survived Summer Holidays Without Going Broke (And You Can Too)

Six Weeks of Hell: How I Survived Summer Holidays Without Going Broke (And You Can Too)

Six weeks of summer holidays can devastate family finances, with trips to attractions and new clothes quickly adding up. After years of financial..

Amazon Just Killed My Favorite Side Hustle (And I'm Actually Mad About It)

Amazon Just Killed My Favorite Side Hustle (And I'm Actually Mad About It)

Amazon has terminated their UK Receipts Program effective August 1st, leaving many users frustrated. The program allowed participants to earn 10p..

The Kid Who Started Washing Dishes at 21 Just Scored London's Most Legendary Restaurant Space

The Kid Who Started Washing Dishes at 21 Just Scored London's Most Legendary Restaurant Space

Matt Abé, Gordon Ramsay's former right-hand man, is taking over the iconic Le Gavroche space in Mayfair. The new restaurant, Bonheur by Matt Abé, is ..

Christmas in July? This Welsh Store's Closing Down Sale Has Me Questioning Everything

Christmas in July? This Welsh Store's Closing Down Sale Has Me Questioning Everything

A Welsh high street store's closure has sparked bewilderment with its summer Christmas sale. The Original Factory Shop in Caldicot is selling..

Finally! That gorgeous US homeware brand everyone's obsessed with is coming to Britain (and their..

Pottery Barn, the beloved US homeware brand, is finally launching online in the UK this autumn. Often described as the grown-up IKEA, Pottery Barn..

Asda Just Got Slapped with a £640K Fine for Something That'll Make You Check Your Fridge

Asda Just Got Slapped with a £640K Fine for Something That'll Make You Check Your Fridge

Asda has been slapped with a £640,000 fine for selling severely out-of-date food at two Cardiff stores. Trading Standards officers discovered 115..

The Poundland Apocalypse: 24 Stores Dead and Counting

The Poundland Apocalypse: 24 Stores Dead and Counting

Poundland is shutting down three more stores, bringing 2024's closure total to 24 locations. Stratford-upon-Avon will close July 21st, while Whitby..

Four Water Companies Just Screwed Over Millions of Households - Here's Where You Can't Use Your Hose

Four Water Companies Just Screwed Over Millions of Households - Here's Where You Can't Use Your Hose

Four water companies have imposed hosepipe bans affecting millions of households across the UK. Southern Water is the latest to announce..

Inflation Hit 3.6% Last Month and My Grocery Bill is Proof

Inflation Hit 3.6% Last Month and My Grocery Bill is Proof

UK inflation jumped to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May. Food prices are soaring for the third consecutive month, reaching the highest level since..

That £2,925 Summer Cash Boost Your Family's Probably Missing Out On

That £2,925 Summer Cash Boost Your Family's Probably Missing Out On

Thousands of UK families are missing out on up to £2,925 in available government support. Many parents remain unaware of these schemes, which..

This Spalding Bookshop Closure Hit Me Right in the Feels

This Spalding Bookshop Closure Hit Me Right in the Feels

Another beloved independent bookshop falls victim to economic pressures. Bookmark in Spalding, Lincolnshire, will close its doors permanently on..

My Mate Just Texted Me About the UK's Best Local Restaurants for 2025 – And I'm Properly Jealous

My Mate Just Texted Me About the UK's Best Local Restaurants for 2025 – And I'm Properly Jealous

The UK's top 100 local restaurants for 2025 have been revealed, leaving food lovers nationwide planning their next culinary adventure. Lucky Lychee..

TalkTalk Just Blindsided Me With a £60 Email Ransom

TalkTalk Just Blindsided Me With a £60 Email Ransom

TalkTalk has shocked customers with an unexpected £60 annual charge for email services. Hundreds of thousands of users face losing their email..

So I Spent My Saturday Taste-Testing Supermarket Potato Salads (And Now I'm Questioning Everything)

So I Spent My Saturday Taste-Testing Supermarket Potato Salads (And Now I'm Questioning Everything)

A food writer embarked on a quirky mission to test supermarket potato salads and coleslaws after a BBQ invitation sparked panic about side dishes. ..

How I Learned to Stop Getting Fleeced at Airports (The Hard Way)

How I Learned to Stop Getting Fleeced at Airports (The Hard Way)

Last summer, I spent £47 on a sandwich and water at Heathrow – a meal deal that would've cost £3 elsewhere. Airports are financial battlegrounds..

This £99 Aldi Robot Vacuum Just Made Me Cancel My Samsung Order

This £99 Aldi Robot Vacuum Just Made Me Cancel My Samsung Order

Aldi's £99 Ambiano Robot Vacuum is causing a sensation across the UK. Launched on July 13th, this budget-friendly gadget has shoppers abandoning..

The Government's 95% Mortgage Guarantee Is Back – But Is Anyone Actually Excited?

The Government's 95% Mortgage Guarantee Is Back – But Is Anyone Actually Excited?

The Government's 95% mortgage guarantee scheme has returned, despite lenders already offering similar products. The initiative allows buyers to..

This Michelin Chef Just Broke My Heart (And Maybe His Bank Account)

This Michelin Chef Just Broke My Heart (And Maybe His Bank Account)

Michelin-starred restaurant Sō–lō is closing for three months, leaving industry observers concerned. Chef Tim Allen's Lancashire establishment will..

I Hit Lidl's Middle Aisle This Week and My Wallet is Crying (But My Garden Looks Amazing)

I Hit Lidl's Middle Aisle This Week and My Wallet is Crying (But My Garden Looks Amazing)

Lidl's middle aisle strikes again, turning a simple shopping trip into a £200 spending spree. The garden section features bargain plants, including..

TalkTalk Just Screwed Over Hundreds of Thousands of Customers With This Ridiculous £60 Fee

TalkTalk Just Screwed Over Hundreds of Thousands of Customers With This Ridiculous £60 Fee

TalkTalk is forcing hundreds of thousands of email customers to pay £60 annually for previously free email services. Users must switch to a new..

Tesco's Last-Minute Luggage Bonanza (And Why I'm Kicking Myself)

Tesco's Last-Minute Luggage Bonanza (And Why I'm Kicking Myself)

Tesco has sparked a luggage buying frenzy with drastically reduced prices during peak holiday season. A £10.99 Aerolite under-seat bag has become..

Hold Up - Those Rare KitKats Are Back and People Are Losing Their Minds

Hold Up - Those Rare KitKats Are Back and People Are Losing Their Minds

Two discontinued KitKat flavours have unexpectedly returned to B&M stores across the UK, causing a shopping frenzy. Honeycomb Buzz and Gold Rush..

Every Single Côte Brasserie Could Vanish – Here's the Full List of 72 Restaurants Hanging by a..

Every Single Côte Brasserie Could Vanish – Here's the Full List of 72 Restaurants Hanging by a..

Côte Brasserie's entire chain of 72 UK restaurants faces an uncertain future as owners Partners Group call in Interpath Advisory to find a buyer. ..

Government Just Dropped a Bombshell That'll Change How Millions Save Money

Government Just Dropped a Bombshell That'll Change How Millions Save Money

A financial revolution is underway in Britain. The Treasury and Financial Conduct Authority have announced a complete overhaul of personal financial ..

Found the Perfect Beach BBQ at Aldi (and Yes, It's Actually Good)

Found the Perfect Beach BBQ at Aldi (and Yes, It's Actually Good)

Aldi's foldable BBQ priced at £9.99 has emerged as a surprising beach essential. The compact grill, measuring 33.5cm by 29cm, offers remarkable..

Wetherspoons Just Dropped Their Prices to £1.66 – Here's When You Can Actually Get These Deals

Wetherspoons Just Dropped Their Prices to £1.66 – Here's When You Can Actually Get These Deals

Wetherspoons is slashing prices by 7.5% for one day only on Thursday, September 18th as part of their Tax Equality Day campaign. Customers will pay..

Finally Found Them: The Red Leicester Quavers That Made Me Question Everything I Thought I Knew..

Finally Found Them: The Red Leicester Quavers That Made Me Question Everything I Thought I Knew..

Red Leicester Quavers have finally returned after three years without a new flavour. I spent Saturday morning hunting them down at Home Bargains for ..

Aldi's £1.79 Pistachio Spread Is Back (And I'm Not Even Sorry About My Addiction)

Aldi's £1.79 Pistachio Spread Is Back (And I'm Not Even Sorry About My Addiction)

Aldi's cult-favourite pistachio spread has made a triumphant return to shelves. The £1.79 Specially Selected Pistachio Creme is now a permanent..

I Spent £400 on EuroMillions Tickets Last Year (Here's What Actually Works)

I Spent £400 on EuroMillions Tickets Last Year (Here's What Actually Works)

A lottery enthusiast reflects on spending £400 on EuroMillions tickets last year, sharing insights gained from experience. Birthday numbers (1-31)..

Another TOFS Store Bites the Dust – This Time It's Wales Getting Screwed

Another TOFS Store Bites the Dust – This Time It's Wales Getting Screwed

The Original Factory Shop has announced the closure of its Caldicot branch in Wales, joining a wave of TOFS shutdowns across the UK. The news broke..