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That £14 Paddling Pool Reality Check Nobody Warned Me About

That £14 Paddling Pool Reality Check Nobody Warned Me About

The UK's heatwave has parents rushing for paddling pools, but the true cost extends beyond the price tag. A standard 6ft pool holds about 3,000..

Home Bargains Just Dropped Something That's Going to Ruin My Diet (Again)

Home Bargains Just Dropped Something That's Going to Ruin My Diet (Again)

Home Bargains has unveiled new Rowntree's Fruit Pastille Squidgers for just 99p. The innovative treats feature the classic five flavours but with a..

Listen. Free £200 is sitting there and you're probably not applying for it

Listen. Free £200 is sitting there and you're probably not applying for it

A £200 windfall awaits Universal Credit recipients through the Household Support Fund, with £742 million distributed to councils across England. ..

Barclays Just Stabbed Me in the Back Again (And Probably You Too)

Barclays Just Stabbed Me in the Back Again (And Probably You Too)

Barclays is cutting rates on its Rainy Day account again, dropping from 4.61% to 4.36% on balances up to £5,000 starting August 4th. This marks the..

Lidl Just Pulled Their Chicken Steaks and Honestly, This is Getting Ridiculous

Lidl Just Pulled Their Chicken Steaks and Honestly, This is Getting Ridiculous

Lidl has recalled their Red Hen Tempura Chicken Steaks due to a failure to properly highlight milk in the ingredients list. The recall affects..

Halifax Just Handed Me Free Money (And I'm Not Even Mad About It)

Halifax Just Handed Me Free Money (And I'm Not Even Mad About It)

Halifax is revolutionising its Reward Current Account from October 1st, adding credit interest to balances. Customers will earn 1% AER on balances..

Farage Takes a Punt: Why Rachel Reeves Shouldn't Kill Horse Racing

Farage Takes a Punt: Why Rachel Reeves Shouldn't Kill Horse Racing

Nigel Farage made a surprising appearance at Glorious Goodwood yesterday, lobbying Chancellor Rachel Reeves against increasing gambling duty on horse ..

BrewDog's Giving Away Free Beer and £1 Pints – Here's How I Snagged Mine

BrewDog's Giving Away Free Beer and £1 Pints – Here's How I Snagged Mine

BrewDog is giving away free pints and selling others for just £1 across 63 UK bars from July 31st to August 8th. The promotion, dubbed Beer Nation,..

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Actually Protect My House (After Getting Robbed)

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Actually Protect My House (After Getting Robbed)

A holidaymaker's home was burgled in 2019 while they were in Spain, with thieves taking valuables from their living room. Police suggested the crime ..

Another One Bites the Dust: HMV Just Lost Another Battle with Landlords

Another One Bites the Dust: HMV Just Lost Another Battle with Landlords

HMV is closing its Lancaster store on August 10th after the landlord refused to renew their lease. The music retailer has served customers at this..

Tonight's £145 Million EuroMillions Draw: Your Last Shot Before Everything Goes Dark

Tonight's £145 Million EuroMillions Draw: Your Last Shot Before Everything Goes Dark

Tonight's £145 million EuroMillions jackpot coincides with the National Lottery's impending shutdown for a major tech overhaul. From 11pm Saturday..

Honestly? Being on Universal Credit Might Actually Save You Money This Summer

Honestly? Being on Universal Credit Might Actually Save You Money This Summer

Universal Credit claimants can access substantial discounts that most people don't know exist. Major internet providers offer social tariffs from..

I'm Getting £10K Back From This Car Finance Mess (But Honestly? I'm Gutted for Everyone Else)

I'm Getting £10K Back From This Car Finance Mess (But Honestly? I'm Gutted for Everyone Else)

Roy Turner, 57, may receive £10,000 back from a car finance scandal despite today's Supreme Court ruling favouring banks. In 2016, Turner purchased..

Romesh Ranganathan's Bakery Empire is Coming for Greggs (And My Wallet)

Romesh Ranganathan's Bakery Empire is Coming for Greggs (And My Wallet)

Romesh Ranganathan has become part-owner of Coughlans Bakery, expanding with a new branch opening in Horsham on August 22nd. The comedian isn't just ..

Vinted Just Screwed Over Its Sellers and Everyone's Losing Their Minds

Vinted Just Screwed Over Its Sellers and Everyone's Losing Their Minds

Vinted sellers are experiencing a dramatic sales collapse since mid-May. Thousands report their listings going from hundreds of views to nearly zero ..

British Gas Just Threw Me a Curveball – £1,700 Grants Even If You're Not Their Customer

British Gas Just Threw Me a Curveball – £1,700 Grants Even If You're Not Their Customer

British Gas is offering grants up to £1,700 to clear energy debts - even for non-customers. The British Gas Energy Trust's Individual and Families..

Watching a 120-Year Legacy Crumble (And Why It Breaks My Heart)

Watching a 120-Year Legacy Crumble (And Why It Breaks My Heart)

A 120-year legacy is crumbling as Sturtons & Tappers, a family-run furniture store in Bournemouth since 1905, holds its final closing sale. Lines of ..

That £420k flat I bought with my mate? Absolute disaster. Here's why.

That £420k flat I bought with my mate? Absolute disaster. Here's why.

A finance worker's property purchase with her best friend turned into a nightmare. The pair bought a £420k Hackney flat in 2017, each contributing..

When Your Favorite Furniture Store Fires Half Its Staff (And Why Your Sofa Dreams Are Getting..

When Your Favorite Furniture Store Fires Half Its Staff (And Why Your Sofa Dreams Are Getting..

Wayfair has slashed its UK workforce by half, dropping from 847 employees to just 405 by the end of last year. The furniture retailer's UK sales..

My Beloved Pepsi Max Just Got Murdered by Costco (And I'm Not Okay)

My Beloved Pepsi Max Just Got Murdered by Costco (And I'm Not Okay)

Costco has eliminated Pepsi Max from all food court fountain machines across the USA and UK. The beloved sugar-free beverage has been replaced with..

Free Electricity This Month? Yeah, It's Actually Happening

Free Electricity This Month? Yeah, It's Actually Happening

EDF is offering six hours of free electricity on Sunday, August 10th, from 2pm to 8pm. Registration for this Sunday Saver challenge closes on August ..

Well, This Stings: University Fees Just Got More Expensive (Again)

Well, This Stings: University Fees Just Got More Expensive (Again)

University fees in England have risen to £9,535 annually, a £285 increase from previous rates. This comes after Keir Starmer once promised to scrap..

My $200 Holiday Money Mistake (And Why Your Credit Card is Sabotaging Your Vacation Budget)

My $200 Holiday Money Mistake (And Why Your Credit Card is Sabotaging Your Vacation Budget)

A traveler's costly €800 credit card blunder resulted in $47 in unexpected fees when buying foreign currency. Credit cards treat currency purchases..

Honestly? I've Been Playing EuroMillions for 12 Years – Here's What Actually Works (And the 4..

Honestly? I've Been Playing EuroMillions for 12 Years – Here's What Actually Works (And the 4..

A lottery enthusiast shares insights from 12 years of playing EuroMillions. Office syndicates increase winning chances but require clear written..

Terry's Just Dropped a Caramel Bomb and I'm Confused About Everything

Terry's Just Dropped a Caramel Bomb and I'm Confused About Everything

Terry's Chocolate Orange has launched a caramel version, abandoning its signature orange flavour while maintaining the iconic ball shape. The new..

Co-op Just Declared War on Greggs (And I'm Here for It)

Co-op Just Declared War on Greggs (And I'm Here for It)

Co-op has launched its first On The Go micro store in Solihull, directly challenging Greggs and Pret. These new stores measure just 600-1,000 square ..

Every Single One-Off Payment You Could Get Before 2025 Ends (And Why I Almost Missed Three of Them)

Every Single One-Off Payment You Could Get Before 2025 Ends (And Why I Almost Missed Three of Them)

Several one-off payments remain available before 2025 ends, with millions of households potentially eligible. The Household Support Fund offers..

Some Parent Just Scored the Deal of the Century at B&M (And I'm Honestly Jealous)

Some Parent Just Scored the Deal of the Century at B&M (And I'm Honestly Jealous)

A parent's incredible B&M bargain has sparked a social media frenzy. Someone purchased a complete children's climbing frame for just £1, causing..

Getting Hired at Home Improvement Companies Before DIY Season Goes Mental

Getting Hired at Home Improvement Companies Before DIY Season Goes Mental

Home improvement companies gear up for hiring spree ahead of DIY season. Renovation costs have dropped for the first time since 2022, according to..

I Tried to Demolish Britain's Most Ridiculously Expensive Fish and Chips (Spoiler: It Demolished Me)

I Tried to Demolish Britain's Most Ridiculously Expensive Fish and Chips (Spoiler: It Demolished Me)

A journalist attempts to conquer Britain's most outrageous fish and chips challenge at Archie's in Kent. The £65 meal features a 2.2kg cod (seven..

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..