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Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng gamble on £45billion tax giveaway and £60billion energy bills freeze..

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng gamble on £45billion tax giveaway and £60billion energy bills freeze..

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng gamble on £45billion tax giveaway and £60billion energy bills freeze to jump-start economy

Nik Naks Just Broke Their 40-Year Streak (And I'm Weirdly Emotional About It)

Nik Naks Just Broke Their 40-Year Streak (And I'm Weirdly Emotional About It)

Nik Naks has launched its first new shape in 40 years – the Twisters. These twisted versions of the classic crisp promise maximum crunch and will..

GDP Crawls to 0.3% Growth - Here's What That Actually Means for Your Wallet

GDP Crawls to 0.3% Growth - Here's What That Actually Means for Your Wallet

The UK economy grew by just 0.3% in the second quarter, down from 0.7% earlier this year. After contracting in April and May, the economy rebounded..

Santander Just Screwed Over Thousands of Savers (And Nobody's Talking About It)

Santander Just Screwed Over Thousands of Savers (And Nobody's Talking About It)

Santander has quietly cut interest rates on 11 different savings accounts, slashing returns for thousands of customers. The changes took effect on..

Keeping the Kids Happy and Fed Without Going Broke This Holiday

Keeping the Kids Happy and Fed Without Going Broke This Holiday

School holidays can drain both patience and finances, with entertainment costs quickly adding up. Turning snack-making into entertainment offers an..

I Just Toured Lord Byron's Old House and What I Found Underground Made My Jaw Drop

I Just Toured Lord Byron's Old House and What I Found Underground Made My Jaw Drop

A Georgian terrace in Nottingham has hit the market for £850,000, appearing ordinary from the outside. The four-bedroom property spans 3,287 square..

I Cracked Aldi's Secret Shopping Schedule (And You're Gonna Want to Screenshot This)

I Cracked Aldi's Secret Shopping Schedule (And You're Gonna Want to Screenshot This)

Aldi's secret shopping schedule has finally been cracked after six years of research. Early birds can score the best deals between 8am-10am during..

Found It! That Sticky Toffee Cadbury Bar Everyone's Going Mental Over

Found It! That Sticky Toffee Cadbury Bar Everyone's Going Mental Over

Cadbury Dairy Milk Sticky Toffee slices bar has sparked a frenzy across UK snack hunting groups. The chocolate treat, originally from Australia, is..

The Stocks I'm Actually Betting My Own Cash On (Plus 5 That Make Me Want to Hide My Credit Card)

The Stocks I'm Actually Betting My Own Cash On (Plus 5 That Make Me Want to Hide My Credit Card)

Financial experts have revealed their top stock picks, with some surprising choices making the list. Airbus leads the pack with a 33% jump this year,..

Your Garden is Sitting on a Goldmine (And I'm Not Talking About Buried Treasure)

Your Garden is Sitting on a Goldmine (And I'm Not Talking About Buried Treasure)

UK homeowners could be sitting on valuable real estate, with gardens worth an average of £1,526 per square meter to desperate developers. One..

Surviving Summer Without Going Broke: My Hunt for Cool (Literally) Days Out

Surviving Summer Without Going Broke: My Hunt for Cool (Literally) Days Out

The summer heat is pushing parents to find affordable, cool activities for their children. London's Penny Social is hosting a bounce house event for ..

Aldi Just Dropped a Boozy Ribena Knockoff That's Got Me Feeling 12 Again

Aldi Just Dropped a Boozy Ribena Knockoff That's Got Me Feeling 12 Again

Aldi has launched a Tangz Blackcurrant Sour Liqueur that tastes remarkably like alcoholic Ribena. Priced at just £6.99, it's 38% cheaper than..

This Banking App Just Made Saving Money Ridiculously Easy (And Weather-Dependent)

This Banking App Just Made Saving Money Ridiculously Easy (And Weather-Dependent)

Banking app Plum has launched a Sunny Day Rule that automatically saves money when the sun shines. Users can choose from five saving levels, from £1 ..

Reeves Just Can't Stop Herself – Now She's Coming for Your Family Gifts

Reeves Just Can't Stop Herself – Now She's Coming for Your Family Gifts

Chancellor Reeves reportedly plans to restrict family gift tax exemptions amid a £50billion deficit. Currently, unlimited gifts are tax-free if the..

Poundland Just Killed Two Things I Actually Used (And 68 Stores Are Toast)

Poundland Just Killed Two Things I Actually Used (And 68 Stores Are Toast)

Poundland is shutting down its online shopping service on September 16th, reverting to a browse only website. The retailer is also scrapping its..

Where to Celebrate Your Results Without Going Broke (Because Ramen Gets Old Fast)

Where to Celebrate Your Results Without Going Broke (Because Ramen Gets Old Fast)

Students receiving exam results can celebrate affordably with numerous restaurant deals this season. Frankie & Benny's offers free margherita pizza..

Government Brings in the Cleanup Crew for Thames Water's Inevitable Mess

Government Brings in the Cleanup Crew for Thames Water's Inevitable Mess

Government prepares for Thames Water's potential collapse, appointing FTI Consulting as administrators. Britain's largest water supplier, serving 16 ..

My Summer Heat Wave Water Bottle Experiment (Spoiler: One Was Basically Useless)

My Summer Heat Wave Water Bottle Experiment (Spoiler: One Was Basically Useless)

A journalist conducted an eight-hour experiment testing nine insulated water bottles during London's heatwave. Surprisingly, the £12 Sistema from..

Free £290 Landing in Bank Accounts This Year – But There's a Catch

Free £290 Landing in Bank Accounts This Year – But There's a Catch

Nearly 90,000 people will receive a surprise £293.50 payment this December through Scotland's Carer's Allowance Supplement. Recipients of Carer..

London's Crawling with Dodgy Builders – And Your Area Might Be Next

London's Crawling with Dodgy Builders – And Your Area Might Be Next

London leads the nation in rogue trader complaints, with nearly 10,000 UK households scammed in 2024. Roofing scams topped the list with over 2,000..

Which Social Spending Nightmare Are You? (And Yes, We All Have One)

Which Social Spending Nightmare Are You? (And Yes, We All Have One)

Brits are spending over £1,000 annually on other people's celebrations, according to a study by savings app Spring. Many feel trapped in a cycle of..

Rachel Reeves Just Screwed Over Every Worker Who Dies Too Young

Rachel Reeves Just Screwed Over Every Worker Who Dies Too Young

Labour confirms pension pots of workers who die before age 55 will face inheritance tax from April 2027. Previously, pensions passed to families..

Why I Still Stuff Crumpled Fivers in My Pocket (And You Probably Do Too)

Why I Still Stuff Crumpled Fivers in My Pocket (And You Probably Do Too)

Despite our digital world, 55% of Brits still carry cash regularly, according to Post Office research. Many essential situations still require..

Claire's Just Told Staff to Block Bailiffs at the Door (This is Getting Messy)

Claire's Just Told Staff to Block Bailiffs at the Door (This is Getting Messy)

Claire's accessory retailer has instructed UK staff to block bailiffs from taking cash or stock amid financial turmoil. This directive follows the..

This Bank Just Changed Everything for First-Time Buyers (And My Landlord Is Probably Sweating)

This Bank Just Changed Everything for First-Time Buyers (And My Landlord Is Probably Sweating)

Santander has dramatically changed the mortgage landscape for first-time buyers, now offering loans up to 5.5 times income with just a 10% deposit. ..

This Napoleonic Fort-Turned-Party Island Just Hit the Market and I'm Obsessing

This Napoleonic Fort-Turned-Party Island Just Hit the Market and I'm Obsessing

This Napoleonic fort-turned-party island has hit the market for £3 million. Located off the Welsh coast, Thorne Island features a Grade II listed..

Got Stung by Your TV Licence? Here's How 300,000 People Are Getting Their Money Back

Got Stung by Your TV Licence? Here's How 300,000 People Are Getting Their Money Back

TV licence cancellations have surged, with 300,000 fewer licences compared to last year. Seven legitimate refund options exist for those who've..

I Slept on My Cat's Cooling Mat and Now I'm Questioning Everything

I Slept on My Cat's Cooling Mat and Now I'm Questioning Everything

I never imagined fighting my cat for a £6 cooling mat, yet here we are in 2024. It all began when a friend texted about stealing her dog's cooling..

Time's Running Out: The £7,500 Childcare Windfall Most Parents Are About to Miss

Time's Running Out: The £7,500 Childcare Windfall Most Parents Are About to Miss

Time's running out for working parents to claim up to £7,500 in free childcare before Saturday's deadline. The Department for Education's childcare..

Brighton's Getting Its IKEA Fix (And I'm Weirdly Excited About It)

Brighton's Getting Its IKEA Fix (And I'm Weirdly Excited About It)

IKEA is opening its new Brighton location this Thursday at 10am in the former Debenhams space at Churchill Square. No more long drives to..

These Fake Shopping Sites Are Getting Scary Good (And I Almost Fell for One)

These Fake Shopping Sites Are Getting Scary Good (And I Almost Fell for One)

AI-generated fake shopping websites are becoming increasingly sophisticated, fooling even cautious consumers. Costco customers have been..

My Battle Against Hard Water (And How I Finally Won)

My Battle Against Hard Water (And How I Finally Won)

Hard water woes plagued a homeowner for three years, causing dingy whites, straw-like hair, and clogged shower heads. A simple overnight vinegar..

Five Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer Without Going Broke

Five Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer Without Going Broke

Summer holidays stretching endlessly with bored kids? Your wallet needn't suffer. The National Railway Museum in York offers free entertainment that ..

Dunelm Just Slashed Fan Prices by Half and I'm Already Ordering Three

Dunelm Just Slashed Fan Prices by Half and I'm Already Ordering Three

Dunelm's fan prices have been slashed by 50%, offering relief during this week's heatwave. A tiny clip-on USB fan for just £1.25 has caught..

Another Day, Another Retail Chain Biting the Dust: Hobbycraft's Nine-Store Bloodbath

Another Day, Another Retail Chain Biting the Dust: Hobbycraft's Nine-Store Bloodbath

Hobbycraft has announced the closure of nine more stores, continuing the retail bloodbath on the high street. Three locations have already shut down ..

Time's Running Out: Free Money Up to £320 Just Sitting There (If You Know Where to Look)

Time's Running Out: Free Money Up to £320 Just Sitting There (If You Know Where to Look)

Time is running out for North Northamptonshire residents to claim up to £320 from the Household Support Fund before the August 25th deadline. The..

Two Universal Credit Lies That Just Cost Me £628 (And Probably You Too)

Two Universal Credit Lies That Just Cost Me £628 (And Probably You Too)

Two Universal Credit myths have cost the author £628. They discovered Universal Credit isn't just for the unemployed - you can work and claim UC..

Nine Ways I've Learned to Survive Heatwaves Without Melting (Or Going Broke)

Nine Ways I've Learned to Survive Heatwaves Without Melting (Or Going Broke)

Britain faces another heatwave, with temperatures hitting 31C across Yorkshire, the Midlands and London. Before cranking expensive air conditioning, ..

Musk's Tesla Just Filed to Sell Electricity in Britain (And I'm Not Sure How to Feel About This)

Musk's Tesla Just Filed to Sell Electricity in Britain (And I'm Not Sure How to Feel About This)

Tesla has filed paperwork to sell electricity directly to British homes and businesses. Andrew Payne, Tesla's European energy operations head,..

My mate Patrick taught me how to actually win at scratchcards (and which ones are total garbage)

My mate Patrick taught me how to actually win at scratchcards (and which ones are total garbage)

A gambling expert reveals insider secrets to winning at scratchcards. Patrick, who runs scratchcard-winners.co.uk, shares that odds are clearly..