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That £478 Pension Boost? Yeah, It's Coming... and Rachel Reeves Is Probably Having Nightmares

That £478 Pension Boost? Yeah, It's Coming... and Rachel Reeves Is Probably Having Nightmares

State pensions could surge by £478 next year due to the triple lock mechanism, as inflation hits 4%. The increase would push annual payments from..

B&M Just Threw Christmas at Us in August and I'm Having Feelings About It

B&M Just Threw Christmas at Us in August and I'm Having Feelings About It

B&M has sparked controversy by stocking Guylian advent calendars in August, while Britain still endures a heatwave. The £12 calendar features milk..

Poundland's About to Axe Another 15 Shops Tomorrow (And I'm Honestly Getting Depressed About the..

Poundland's About to Axe Another 15 Shops Tomorrow (And I'm Honestly Getting Depressed About the..

Poundland is closing another 15 shops tomorrow, adding to 48 closures already announced this month. Clearance sales have created chaotic scenes,..

That Tiny £10 Christmas Bonus Is Back – And Honestly, It's Getting Embarrassing

That Tiny £10 Christmas Bonus Is Back – And Honestly, It's Getting Embarrassing

The tiny £10 Christmas bonus is back for millions of benefit claimants this December. First introduced in 1972, this payment has never been..

I Spent Three Years Learning How to Actually Win at Bingo (And You Won't Believe What Works)

I Spent Three Years Learning How to Actually Win at Bingo (And You Won't Believe What Works)

Bingo isn't just a game for pensioners – it can be surprisingly profitable, as one player discovered after winning £2,400. Monday sessions offer..

Found This Insane Garden Tool at Lidl That's £65 Cheaper Than Bosch (My Neighbor's Going to Hate Me)

Found This Insane Garden Tool at Lidl That's £65 Cheaper Than Bosch (My Neighbor's Going to Hate Me)

A bargain hunter discovered Lidl's Parkside Electric Leaf Blower and Vacuum launching this Sunday for just £29.99. The device is £65 cheaper than..

That Time I Accidentally Threw £159 at the BBC and They Made Me Jump Through Hoops to Get It Back

That Time I Accidentally Threw £159 at the BBC and They Made Me Jump Through Hoops to Get It Back

A pensioner over 75 accidentally paid £159 for a TV licence they were entitled to receive for free. Shortly after, they were diagnosed with cancer,..

Wait, Free Money is Actually Landing in Bank Accounts? Here's the Deal

Wait, Free Money is Actually Landing in Bank Accounts? Here's the Deal

Cornwall Council is depositing £140 directly into thousands of bank accounts, no application required. The money comes from the Government's..

The Labubu Nightmare: How Fake Monster Dolls Are Putting Kids at Risk

The Labubu Nightmare: How Fake Monster Dolls Are Putting Kids at Risk

Dangerous counterfeit Labubu dolls are flooding UK markets, with thousands of Lafufu knock-offs seized by Border Force. These fake monster dolls..

Living with Dad (and His Legendary Mac & Cheese) Just Saved Us £2,375 This Month

Living with Dad (and His Legendary Mac & Cheese) Just Saved Us £2,375 This Month

Living with three generations under one roof has saved Lucy's family £2,375 monthly. The 40-year-old moved back to her father's home in 2011 for..

How I Dodged That Bloody £174 TV Licence (And You Can Too)

How I Dodged That Bloody £174 TV Licence (And You Can Too)

How I dodged the £174.50 TV licence fee using two legal methods. The first loophole targets over-75s who qualify for Pension Credit if earning less..

Lidl Just Dropped a Thermomix Knockoff That'll Save You Over a Grand

Lidl Just Dropped a Thermomix Knockoff That'll Save You Over a Grand

Lidl is launching the Monsieur Cuisine Smart, a Thermomix alternative priced at just £299 for Lidl Plus members compared to the Thermomix TM7's £1..

Turns out I've been hemorrhaging money to student loans for years (and you probably are too)

Turns out I've been hemorrhaging money to student loans for years (and you probably are too)

Over one million university graduates overpaid their student loans last year, according to the Student Loans Company. You might be one of them if..

The Council Tax Bailiff Crisis That's Destroying Families (And Nobody's Talking About It)

The Council Tax Bailiff Crisis That's Destroying Families (And Nobody's Talking About It)

Council tax bailiff referrals have surged by 13% across England, plunging thousands of families into crisis. Missing just one payment can trigger..

Admiral Just Dropped £50M Because They've Been Screwing Over Crash Victims

Admiral Just Dropped £50M Because They've Been Screwing Over Crash Victims

Admiral Insurance has set aside £50 million to compensate customers who received lowball settlements for stolen or totaled cars. The Financial..

This Famous TV Manor Just Hit the Market Again – And Yes, You Know It From THAT Scene

This Famous TV Manor Just Hit the Market Again – And Yes, You Know It From THAT Scene

Luckington Court, the iconic manor featured as Longbourn in the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, is back on the market. After..

My Brutal Amazon Prime Reality Check (Spoiler: The Math Might Shock You)

My Brutal Amazon Prime Reality Check (Spoiler: The Math Might Shock You)

Amazon Prime's true value questioned after thorough investigation. The £95 annual fee requires 19 small orders to break even on delivery costs alone...

That Awkward Moment When Aldi's Tills Start Making Up Their Own Prices

That Awkward Moment When Aldi's Tills Start Making Up Their Own Prices

Aldi shoppers across the UK were unexpectedly charged Irish bottle deposits on their drinks purchases. A Castleford woman discovered 15p charges on..

I Just Scored Garden Furniture for Basically Nothing at B&Q (and You Should Too)

I Just Scored Garden Furniture for Basically Nothing at B&Q (and You Should Too)

B&Q's summer clearance has reached jaw-dropping levels with garden furniture at fraction of original prices. A sun lounger for just £10 and a..

I Spent £15 Testing Calippo Dupes So You Don't Have To (Spoiler: Aldi Wins)

I Spent £15 Testing Calippo Dupes So You Don't Have To (Spoiler: Aldi Wins)

In a summer where ice lolly prices have soared to £2.90 for a five-pack of Calippos, one parent decided to test supermarket alternatives. The..

So Your GCSEs Are Done... Now What? (And Why Everyone's Ditching Uni Plans)

So Your GCSEs Are Done... Now What? (And Why Everyone's Ditching Uni Plans)

GCSE results day triggers memories of anxiety and uncertainty about the future. Surprisingly, many 16 and 17-year-olds are rejecting the traditional ..

Found the holy grail at Tesco and I'm never buying expensive perfume again

Found the holy grail at Tesco and I'm never buying expensive perfume again

Tesco has launched affordable perfume dupes that are causing quite a stir. For just £7 with a Clubcard, shoppers can purchase alternatives to..

Sports Direct Just Pulled the Plug on Two More Stores (And I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore)

Sports Direct Just Pulled the Plug on Two More Stores (And I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore)

Sports Direct is closing two more stores this fall - Liverpool ONE Shopping Centre on September 29th and Rhyl's White Rose Shopping Centre in October...

Lidl's About to Drop a Kitchen Game-Changer (And I'm Already Camping Outside)

Lidl's About to Drop a Kitchen Game-Changer (And I'm Already Camping Outside)

Lidl is launching the Monsieur Cuisine Smart, a 15-in-1 kitchen appliance, this Thursday for Lidl Plus members. Priced at £299 for members (£399 for ..

Every Restaurant Giving Away Free Food to Students Today (Because We All Need Comfort Carbs After..

Every Restaurant Giving Away Free Food to Students Today (Because We All Need Comfort Carbs After..

A-level students are being treated to an impressive array of free food deals on Results Day. Nando's is offering a free starter or quarter chicken..

Just Found Out About Tesco's Secret £10 Clubcard Deal (And I'm Kicking Myself)

Just Found Out About Tesco's Secret £10 Clubcard Deal (And I'm Kicking Myself)

Tesco's secret Clubcard fuel deal has left some drivers feeling like they've missed out. The offer gives customers a £10 voucher after collecting..

River Island's Brutal Reality Check: 110 More Jobs Gone and I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore

River Island's Brutal Reality Check: 110 More Jobs Gone and I'm Not Even Surprised Anymore

River Island is cutting another 110 jobs and closing 33 stores permanently. This follows 100 job cuts in January, totaling over 200 redundancies..

I Just Spent My Lunch Money on Lidl's New Doughnut (And My Coworkers Think I'm Insane)

I Just Spent My Lunch Money on Lidl's New Doughnut (And My Coworkers Think I'm Insane)

Lidl's new Speculoos doughnuts are creating a social media frenzy, with fans claiming they surpass Krispy Kreme at less than half the price. At just ..

This Wimbledon Chef Just Shut Down His Restaurant and I'm Still Processing It

This Wimbledon Chef Just Shut Down His Restaurant and I'm Still Processing It

Wimbledon chef Alex Kimber has abruptly closed his Heron restaurant in Ryde after five years of operation. Just months after catering for tennis..

I Just Scored the Deal of the Century at B&Q (And You're Gonna Be Jealous)

I Just Scored the Deal of the Century at B&Q (And You're Gonna Be Jealous)

An unexpected trip to B&Q resulted in remarkable clearance finds yesterday. The viral hot air balloon solar lights were marked down to just £5,..

McDonald's Just Killed Off Two of My Favorite Burgers (And I'm Not Okay)

McDonald's Just Killed Off Two of My Favorite Burgers (And I'm Not Okay)

McDonald's has quietly axed the beloved Bacon Double Cheeseburger and Bacon Mayo Chicken from its UK menu. The fan-favourite burgers disappeared in..

The Brutal Truth About Uni Degrees: Which Ones Actually Pay Off (And Which Leave You Broke)

The Brutal Truth About Uni Degrees: Which Ones Actually Pay Off (And Which Leave You Broke)

The brutal truth about university degrees reveals shocking salary disparities. Computer Science graduates earn a staggering £69,692 annually, £32..

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,..