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This 50p Coin Just Sold for £120 and I'm Frantically Checking My Change Jar

This 50p Coin Just Sold for £120 and I'm Frantically Checking My Change Jar

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has just sold for £120 on eBay after a 13-person bidding war. The coin, which features the iconic Great Pagoda..

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..

That £2,212 sitting in some forgotten account? Yeah, it might actually be yours

That £2,212 sitting in some forgotten account? Yeah, it might actually be yours

Billions in unclaimed Child Trust Funds are waiting to be discovered by young adults. Between 2002 and 2011, the government automatically set up..

My Phone Number Got Hijacked by Scammers – And Yeah, It Could Totally Happen to You

My Phone Number Got Hijacked by Scammers – And Yeah, It Could Totally Happen to You

Phone number spoofing has become a personal nightmare for one victim over six months. It began with strangers asking why they'd been called, despite ..

Your Kitchen Gadgets Might Actually Be Trying to Kill You (And Other Fun Discoveries This Week)

Your Kitchen Gadgets Might Actually Be Trying to Kill You (And Other Fun Discoveries This Week)

A wave of dangerous product recalls has hit UK households this week. iStore power banks have exploded, causing burns and property damage worth £11..

McDonald's Just Killed My Favorite McFlurry (And Three Other Things I Actually Liked)

McDonald's Just Killed My Favorite McFlurry (And Three Other Things I Actually Liked)

McDonald's has axed four menu items today, including the popular Toffee Crisp McFlurry, described as the best McFlurry they've ever made. Also..

Another Restaurant Chain Bites the Dust (And This One Actually Hurt)

Another Restaurant Chain Bites the Dust (And This One Actually Hurt)

Gusto restaurant chain is on the brink of collapse into administration, with all thirteen UK locations at risk. Sky News reports that Interpath..

The Death Spiral: How 50,000 Businesses Are About to Go Under

The Death Spiral: How 50,000 Businesses Are About to Go Under

A record 50,000 businesses teeter on the brink of collapse, according to a Begbies Traynor report showing a 21% spike in critical financial distress. ..

Aldi Just Broke the £13 Barrier (And Everyone Else is Scrambling)

Aldi Just Broke the £13 Barrier (And Everyone Else is Scrambling)

Aldi has broken new ground by raising basic pay to £13 an hour from September 1st, becoming the UK's first major supermarket to cross this threshold. ..

This 50p Coin Just Sold for £136 and I'm Frantically Checking My Change Jar

This 50p Coin Just Sold for £136 and I'm Frantically Checking My Change Jar

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin just sold for £136.99 on eBay after a bidding war. The coin, featuring a Chinese pagoda with vines, was minted to..

My Hair Looked Like Straw After My Holiday - Here's How I Fixed It Without Going Broke

My Hair Looked Like Straw After My Holiday - Here's How I Fixed It Without Going Broke

Holiday hair disaster struck after three weeks in Spain left one woman's locks looking like straw. Her hairdresser quoted £180 for repairs, forcing..

Wait... You Actually Watched Ted Lasso and Didn't Notice This £4.5M House?

Wait... You Actually Watched Ted Lasso and Didn't Notice This £4.5M House?

A stunning Georgian townhouse featured in Ted Lasso has sold for £4.5 million, yet hardly anyone noticed. The Grade II listed property sits around..

This Bradford House Looked Like a Steal Until I Saw the Bathroom Situation

This Bradford House Looked Like a Steal Until I Saw the Bathroom Situation

A Bradford property listing initially caught attention with its £390k price tag for five bedrooms. The West Yorkshire house boasts an impressive..

Hit 40 and Hate Your Job? Here's How I Found 15 Careers That Actually Pay Without Going Back to..

Hit 40 and Hate Your Job? Here's How I Found 15 Careers That Actually Pay Without Going Back to..

A mid-life career crisis is sweeping through the workforce, with job satisfaction plummeting for those in their 40s. Research shows one in five men..

Your UK Landline Is About to Die – Here's What 137 Areas Just Found Out

Your UK Landline Is About to Die – Here's What 137 Areas Just Found Out

BT has added 137 more areas to their Stop Sell list, accelerating the death of traditional landlines across the UK. The company is replacing copper..

This Nationwide Change is Going to Mess Up Thousands of Business Accounts (Starting Tomorrow)

This Nationwide Change is Going to Mess Up Thousands of Business Accounts (Starting Tomorrow)

Nationwide is implementing dramatic changes to Business Savings accounts starting July 30th, eliminating cheque deposits entirely. Customers will be ..

Summer Holidays Are Bleeding Parents Dry - Here's the Brutal Math

Summer Holidays Are Bleeding Parents Dry - Here's the Brutal Math

Parents face staggering summer holiday costs, with an average £611 extra over six weeks. A study of 1,000 parents revealed the brutal breakdown:..

10 Amazing Days Out That Won't Destroy Your Wallet (If You're on PIP)

10 Amazing Days Out That Won't Destroy Your Wallet (If You're on PIP)

Ten affordable days out for PIP recipients revealed, with free carer access and discounts. English Heritage offers free entry for carers..

This £3 Million Cornwall House Could Be Yours (And I'm Actually Jealous)

This £3 Million Cornwall House Could Be Yours (And I'm Actually Jealous)

A stunning £3 million coastal home in Cornwall is up for grabs through the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. The property boasts panoramic ocean views ..

I Just Spent Hours Finding Every Bank Account Freebie Worth Having (And Some Are Actually Mental)

I Just Spent Hours Finding Every Bank Account Freebie Worth Having (And Some Are Actually Mental)

Banks are offering substantial cash incentives for customers to switch accounts, with some deals reaching £185. Most offers come with conditions..