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Join Plum’s 52-week savings challenge

mmMarie Ellis·1st January 2025
Join Plum’s 52-week savings challenge I’m a huge advocate of the Plum app. I’ve spoken about it here before. I even mentioned it on BBC Five Live! So, when they asked me to share their 52-Week challenge to help you...
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Money Education

The Need for Financial Education: Insights from HSBC UK Survey

mmMarie Ellis·2nd July 2024
HSBC UK reveals 73% of Londoners understand debt consolidation but demand for financial education HSBC UK survey finds consumers are confident in managing debt. Demand for financial education remains high. Research from HSBC UK indicates that consumers are generally confident...
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Camden Courtyard

Discover Camden Courtyard: A Unique Open-Air Experience in Camden Town

mmMarie Ellis·28th June 2024
Camden Courtyard is a new 300-capacity open-air venue launching on July 4th in Camden Town, offering eclectic music, pizza, dumplings, and slushy cocktails. Created by Electric Ballroom’s owners and Fables Creative, it features a high-spec sound system and a vibrant mix of live acts and DJs. Sign up at camden-courtyard.com for launch party tickets. Read More
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Switching to Clean Eating and a Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget  

mmSheila Olson·9th May 2024
Switching to Clean Eating and a Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget The food you eat affects everything from your mood and energy levels to your focus and ability to be productive. You need to eat healthy food to stay healthy,...
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Graphics

A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Business Graphics: Simple Techniques That Work

mmSheila Olson·18th April 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Business Graphics: Simple Techniques That Work Creating captivating business graphics doesn’t require a degree in design — just a dash of creativity and a few strategic tips. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your social...
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Happy Retirement

Top tips to supercharge your pension this tax year

mmMarie Ellis·8th April 2024
Top tips to supercharge your pension this tax year. “April 6 marked the start of the new tax year and brings plenty of opportunities to supercharge your pension planning. In addition to reviewing your contributions to see if you have...
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Prescription

NHS prescription charges from 1 May 2024

mmMarie Ellis·7th April 2024
Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports will increase on 1 May 2024. The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were laid before Parliament on 3 April 2024. The regulations set out the new NHS...
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Tax Cuts

Tax cuts to National Insurance for 29 million workers.

mmMarie Ellis·5th April 2024
Tax cuts to National Insurance for 29 million workers 29 million Brits will see their hard work rewarded from tomorrow (6 April), as tax cuts come into full force. Since Autumn 2023, workers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) have been slashed...
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Individual Savings Account And Pensions

ISAs turn 25: Who holds them and how much?

mmMarie Ellis·1st April 2024
ISAs turn 25: Who holds them and how much have they got? “ISAs turn 25 this weekend and they’ve never been more relevant, with cuts to Capital Gains Tax and Dividend Tax allowances making the humble ISA an ever more...
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2024 Budget

Spring Budget 2024 – Your ten key takeaways

mmbrokegirlinthecity·6th March 2024
Spring Budget 2024 – Your ten key takeaways & what you need to know Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Jeremy Hunt decided to forgo the rabbit and the hat at the dispatch box in favour of a...
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How to get the perfect night’s sleep: Simba – Style.

mmMarie Ellis·29th February 2024
How to get the perfect night’s sleep. Simba – Style. Like most people, I love my sleep. It’s also essential to our physical, mental, and emotional health. Having suffered from insomnia over the years, I have found that our beds...
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Yoko Ono

YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND at Tate Modern

mmbrokegirlinthecity·13th February 2024
YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND at Tate Modern Tate Modern presents the UK’s largest exhibition celebrating the ground-breaking and influential work of artist and activist Yoko Ono (b.1933, Tokyo). Ono is a trailblazer of early conceptual and participatory art,...
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Valentine date

Swipe left for debt: financial red flags on a date

mmMarie Ellis·6th February 2024
Swipe left for debt: financial red flags on a date Figures from a survey of 2,000 people by Opinium in October 2023 Valentine’s Day can be a difficult day to navigate regarding money at the best of times. Whether you...
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Tesco announces major double Clubcard points event

mmbrokegirlinthecity·8th January 2024
Tesco announces major double Clubcard points event for the first time in over a decade. Tesco is announcing that starting today (8 January), customers can collect DOUBLE Clubcard points every time they shop for the next seven weeks until 25th...
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Dry January

8.5 million people are planning to take a break from alcohol this January

mmMarie Ellis·1st January 2024
8.5 million people are planning to take a break from alcohol this January New research from Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind Dry January®, has revealed that amongst UK adults (excluding non-drinkers), 30% of men and 26% of women would...
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Take Part In Our UKMB Xmas Campaign- GIVEORGIFT

mmMarie Ellis·6th November 2023
Which will you choose from your Secret Santa? #GiveorGift Broke Girl in the City is a member of the UK Money Bloggers community. A network of leading personal finance and money-saving content creators who have partnered with charity KidsOut to...
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Borderline – an exhibition by Amelia Dolan

mmMarie Ellis·25th October 2023
The exhibition is called “BORDERLINE” and takes place at The Workshop Space, Prince Edward Road, Hackney Wick, E9 5LX Opening/Private View: Thursday 26th October, 6-9 pm Exhibition: 27th-28th October, 1-8 pm Donations are being raised for MIND “25-year-old British artist Amelia was consistently a high achieving,...
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Summer Fashion

How To Accessorise Your Summer Outfits

mmbrokegirlinthecity·25th July 2023
How To Accessorise Your Summer Outfits Accessorising the right way can add a touch of style and flair to your outfits. But nailing your summer accessories can be tricky, especially when trying to shed clothes and layers to beat the...
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Headway East London: differently various

mmMarie Ellis·21st July 2023
Snakes and Ladies differently obvious. Read More
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Barbie

Barbie Fans – cheapest movie ticket prices for UK Cinemas Revealed.

mmMarie Ellis·17th July 2023
DOLL-iciously Cheap! Barbie Fans could be paying up to 119% more as the cheapest movie ticket prices for UK Cinemas Revealed. As the hotly anticipated Barbie movie hits British movie screens on Friday, 21st July, nostalgia sweeps the nation. New data...
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alcohol

The cost of alcohol: effects of the cost-of-living crisis.

mmMarie Ellis·3rd July 2023
How the cost-of-living crisis influences our relationship with alcohol | Alcohol Awareness Week 3-9 July Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 3-9 July 2023. Presenting an opportunity for those who drink alcohol to take a closer look at their drinking habits. Even when...
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Pablo Picasso

Capturing the Moment – Tate Modern

mmMarie Ellis·14th June 2023
Andy Warhol, Self-portrait 1966-7. @ The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Licensed by DACS, London. Capturing the Moment – Tate Modern 14 June 2023–28 January 2024 Opening tomorrow, Capturing the Moment explores the dynamic relationship between contemporary painting...
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Skipton

Skipton launches UK’s first 100% LTV Mortgage exclusively for renters.

mmMarie Ellis·9th May 2023
Skipton breaks the trapped rental cycle, launching the UK’s first 100% LTV Mortgage exclusively for renters. In an industry-first, Skipton Building Society is handing a lifeline to tenants across the country to help them break out of their trapped rental...
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Legs and Feet

Top Tips to Care For Your Feet and Legs.

mmChristophe Champs·9th May 2023
Top Tips to Care For Your Feet and Legs. By Christophe Champs, founder of PODO Clinic and Workshop Many people must wear restrictive shoes all day – perhaps heavy safety shoes or elegant heels to match their work attire or...
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Coronation Celebration

Wembley Park provides an iconic backdrop to watch the King’s Coronation.

mmMarie Ellis·6th May 2023
Wembley Park provides the iconic backdrop as hundreds braved the rain to watch the coronation of King Charles III. The rain didn’t dampen the British spirit as hundreds attend Wembley Park’s Coronation CelebrationMagicians, balloonists, stilt walkers and more entertained crowds...
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TESCO opens its doors to its first-ever pub to celebrate the Coronation.

mmMarie Ellis·4th May 2023
TESCO opens its first-ever pub to celebrate the Coronation. ·      Ahead of Their Majesties’ Coronation this weekend, supermarket Tesco is encouraging the nation to ‘do good by going to the pub’ as it opens the doors to its first-ever public house,...
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Pilates Princess

How To Master The ‘Pilates Princess’ Look

mmAmy Jones·3rd May 2023
How To Master The ‘Pilates Princess’ Look The latest and most desirable fashion trend for women is here. Pilates princess fashion is the latest fashion trend taking over our feeds and entering our wardrobe must-haves list. Do not let the...
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Bank Holiday Weekend

Ten Ways to Celebrate the Bank Holiday Weekend in London.

mmMarie Ellis·29th April 2023
Ten Ways to Celebrate the Bank Holiday Weekend in London London is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Yet it is also home to some of the most amazing places you can visit for free. Bank Holiday...
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London is ranked as Europe’s Best City for 2023

mmMarie Ellis·28th April 2023
Resonance Consultancy Reveals Europe’s Best Cities in 2023 London has topped a Europe’s Best Cities in 2023 report, which is a testament to its resilience and also the fact that the city is ‘spectacular’. With London still topping its Promotion...
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Kings Coronation

Wowcher: Up to 75% off King’s Coronation!

mmMarie Ellis·27th April 2023
Wowcher: Up to 75% off King’s Coronation! Up to 75% off King’s Coronation Use Code: EXTRA10 for orders over £50.00 It’s a big Bank Holiday Weekend coming up to celebrate the King’s Coronation. I have rounded up some of Wowcher’s offers,...
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Charlotte Church’s dream becomes reality – The Dreaming retreat in Wales is now open.

mmMarie Ellis·26th April 2023
Charlotte Church’s dream becomes reality – The Dreaming retreat in Wales is now open and ready to welcome one and all. The Dreaming, a new wellness retreat in tune with nature, is now open in Mid-Wales. Founded by singer, activist...
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Andy Webb

Smart Money People invest in money blog, Be Clever With Your Cash.

mmMarie Ellis·24th April 2023
Smart Money People invest in money blog, Be Clever With Your Cash. Smart Money People, the UK’s dedicated financial services review site, has invested in the award-winning money blog, Be Clever With Your Cash. The move is designed to help...
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Self-Care

Self-Care Tips When Budgeting

mmMarie Ellis·3rd April 2023
Self-Care Tips When Budgeting Everyone is aware of how stressful life can be, especially now that many of us are struggling through the cost of living crisis. It’s possible that worrying about your loved ones, your finances, your health, and...
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Sustainable housing

Eco-Friendly Swaps To Contribute Towards Sustainability

mmAmy Jones·20th March 2023
Eco-Friendly Swaps To Contribute Towards Sustainability When Furnishing Your Home There has never been a better time to prioritise being eco-friendly. With sustainability at the forefront of many businesses’ minds, there are so many ways in which we can incorporate...
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Luke

Interview with businessman and actor Luke Dejahang.

mmMarie Ellis·18th March 2023
Oxfordshire businessman Luke Dejahang returns to acting in Apple TV’s ‘Tehran’ and announces the 2023 slate with his production company Rockwood Films Following the successful release of BARDO (a short directed by BAFTA winner Michael Baig Clifford), British actor and...
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Empty savings

Millions set to abandon their savings goals today

mmMarie Ellis·1st March 2023
Marching away from the bank. 25 million Brits set to abandon their yearly saving goals today With March beginning today, it seems Brits are spring cleaning everything but their finances, with over a third (37%) admitting they abandon their annual savings goals today...
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ViSIONARY awards

The Visionary Arts Awards 2023

mmMarie Ellis·1st March 2023
THE VISIONARY ARTS AWARDS 2023 hosted by Scarlette Douglas FILM | TV | MUSIC | THEATRE | BOOKS | PODCAST | CULTURE SHORTLIST AND SPECIAL HONOURS LIST ANNOUNCED Supermodel Naomi Campbell to receive The Visionary Legacy Honour Tuesday 21st March...
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London Fashion Week joins forces with OXFAM to make a stand against throwaway fashion

mmMarie Ellis·16th February 2023
London Fashion Week joins forces with OXFAM to stand against throwaway fashion. Supermodel Erin O’Connor, activist, model, author, broadcaster and British Vogue Contributing Editor, Munroe Bergdorf, and DJ Woody Cook are among the stars taking to the catwalk in Fashion Fighting...
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Mummy, I’m Home! One in Five Move Back Home Due to Cost-of-Living Crisis

mmMarie Ellis·15th February 2023
Mummy, I’m Home! One in Five Brits Forced to Move Back into Their Family Home Due to Cost-of-Living Crisis Capital One UK commissions new research into the financial impact of children returning home and what this means for families during...
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Valentine's Day Blog

To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.

mmbrokegirlinthecity·12th February 2023
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.” I love this quote by Oscar Wilde. Often we associate self-love with doing something nice for ourselves, like running a relaxing bath, getting a spa treatment or buying ourselves a...
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Ghosted film review – a new British romantic comedy

mmMarie Ellis·10th February 2023
London Independent Pictures announce the award-winning new film, GHOSTED.  Daniel Pacquette directs this highly anticipated, topical romantic comedy (As Bad As Me, Magnificent Dribble, Due Dating) and is written by, produced and starring Jade Asha (The Intent, Villain, Badness, Due Dating).  Ghosted has already...
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Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Gifts That Actually Have Meaning Attached

mmAmy Jones·8th February 2023
Valentine’s Gifts That Actually Have Meaning Attached Valentine’s day has once again caught up with us, just as we have recovered from the aftermath of Christmas. Whilst Valentine’s Day should be a day for appreciating the person you love and...
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Valentine's Day

The cost of loving: £2bn spent on Valentine’s Day this year

mmMarie Ellis·6th February 2023
The cost of loving: Brits set to spend over £2bn on Valentine’s Day Half of us (50%), according to a new study from TopCashback will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year. The average amount Brits spend to celebrate their love...
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Millennials are the first generation to close the gender savings gap

mmMarie Ellis·23rd January 2023
Millennials are the first generation to close the gender savings gap Millennial savers are the first generation to not only close but reverse the gender savings gap, new research reveals.   The Personal Finance Report 2023, by the UK’s most trusted savings...
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Accessories

The Most Influential Fashion Brands Driving Fashion Today

mmAmy Jones·20th January 2023
The Most Influential Fashion Brands Driving Fashion Today Fashion is an ever-evolving industry, with new brands and designers emerging all the time. However, there are a select few fashion brands that have stood the test of time and have had...
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Nataliya Vaitkevich

The cost of being single: £860 a month, and two-thirds of your financial resilience

mmMarie Ellis·16th January 2023
The cost of being single: £860 a month, and two-thirds of your financial resilience Findings from the third wave of the HL Savings & Resilience Barometer, January 2023. If, like me, you started off 2023 single. This headline isn’t what...
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You can do it

You can do it! Believe in yourself

mmMarie Ellis·15th January 2023
It’s time to make your dreams a reality – and make plans! Just do it this year! I have spent lots of time by myself these past few weeks, which gave me an opportunity to reflect on 2022 and plan...
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One in five people borrow money to pay for food and essential bills.

mmMarie Ellis·11th January 2023
One in five people now borrow money to pay for food and other essential bills It is rather concerning to hear that over 12 million people are now borrowing money for food or essential bills, new research suggests by The...
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50 Simple Money-Saving Tips To Get Your New Year Off To A Positive Start

mmMarie Ellis·9th January 2023
50 Simple Money-Saving Tips To Get Your New Year Off To A Positive Start As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, many people will start the new year looking for ways to save money on their normal day-to-day living costs. Holly Andrews,...
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Crypto

Crypto asset investors advised to declare gains (and losses) in tax returns as the deadline looms.

mmMarie Ellis·9th January 2023
Crypto asset investors are to declare gains (and losses) in tax returns as the deadline looms. The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) is reminding crypto asset investors to include their gains (and losses) in...
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Wowcher

Last chance to book a Wowcher Mystery Holiday Deal!

mmMarie Ellis·5th January 2023
Check out these Wowcher mystery holiday deals and book before 29th January 2023 The Mystery Holiday promotion opens on Monday, 12th December 2022, for voucher purchases via the Wowcher website (www.wowcher.co.uk). Mystery Holiday will close online by 23:59 on Sunday,...
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Rent or Buy

One in five aged 35-54 believe they will never be homeowners

mmMarie Ellis·4th January 2023
AUTO-NO-MONEY: ONE IN FIVE MIDDLE-AGED BRITS NOW BELIEVE THEY WILL NEVER BE HOMEOWNERS One in five aged 35-54 believe they will never be homeowners. Amidst a 9% drop in first-time buyers in 2022. Almost one in five adults aged 35-54 believe that securing...
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Cost of Living Crisis

Millions to receive £900 Cost of Living Payments

mmMarie Ellis·3rd January 2023
Millions of low-income households to receive new Cost of Living Payments from Spring 2023 Lowest-income households across the UK will receive up to £1,350 from the Government in 2023/4 to help with the cost of living. The Department for Work...
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Dry January 2023

9 million people plan to go alcohol-free this January. Will you?

mmMarie Ellis·29th December 2022
Almost 9 million people are planning to take a month off drinking this January  One in seven (17%) UK adults – estimated as 8.8 million people – plan to go alcohol-free for 31 days in January, with three in 10...
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New Year Goals 2023

10 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier 2023

mmMarie Ellis·18th December 2022
10 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier 2023 from Psychotherapist Noel McDermott Psychotherapist Noel McDermott looks at the rollercoaster of the last few years and the forthcoming transition from 2022 to 2023. Here are some psychological resolutions that will...
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Social Anxiety

How to Manage Social Anxiety at Christmas

mmMarie Ellis·13th December 2022
How to Manage Social Anxiety at Christmas With the global recession beginning to bite and the legacy of COVID still fresh in many people’s memories, Christmas 2022 will be an especially anxious time for many. Social anxiety or social phobia...
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Cost of Christmas: 1 in 10 Gen Z employees can’t attend their work Christmas party

mmMarie Ellis·9th December 2022
Cost of Christmas: One in ten Gen Z employees say they can’t attend their work Christmas party this year due to concerns over rising costs   ·         One in ten Gen Z employees say they can’t attend their Christmas event as...
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Coat

Lands’ End quilted and padded coats perfect for the cold winter

mmMarie Ellis·7th December 2022
Lands’ End quilted and padded coats perfect for the cold winter One of the best investments you can ever make is in a good quality coat. I have lost count of the coats I have bought over the years, which...
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Christmas

Five ways to give ethically this Christmas according to the experts

mmMarie Ellis·3rd December 2022
Five ways to give ethically this Christmas, according to the experts With Christmas just around the corner and gift-buying set to go into overdrive this Black Friday, sustainable accreditation organisation and consumer shopping guide app ethy is encouraging shoppers to be mindful...
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Debt

How to cope with your debt issues by Smart Money People

mmMarie Ellis·21st November 2022
Multiple sources point to an increase in debt issues says Smart Money People Google searches for the term ‘debt consolidation loan’ have increased by 124% over the past year from 14,800 to 33,100 per month. Similarly, the term ‘debt management...
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Trend Z: 18-24-year-olds spend £574 a year on the latest fashion trends

mmMarie Ellis·27th October 2022
Trend Z: 18-24-year-olds spend £574 a year on buying the latest fashion trends From micro sunnies to leather trousers: the chicest fashion trends capturing the hearts and wallets of the nation    With 93% of 18-24-year-olds shopping the latest trends within...
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London Skyline + girl

Expert tips for coping with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

mmMarie Ellis·27th October 2022
The clocks will go back this Sunday, and during this time of year when the nights draw in earlier, it is common for people to develop and exhibit symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Martin Preston, Founder and Chief Executive...
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London houses

How the impact of higher interest rates will reduce property prices

mmMarie Ellis·16th October 2022
Higher interest rates make it harder to buy property, which in turn will lead to reduced demand and lower house prices, analysis by KIS Finance has found. Anyone currently looking for a mortgage will have been unpleasantly surprised by the massive increase...
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Christmas Fashion

Get a Red Carpet / Classy Christmas Party Look on a Budget

mmMarie Ellis·15th October 2022
Get a Red Carpet / Classy Christmas Party Look on a Budget British independent film actress Ayvianna Snow has been included in US magazine’s Best Dressed List alongside stars including Eva Longoria, Sofia Vergara and Heidi Klum. While some of...
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Insurance

A fifth of UK adults will reduce insurance products this year

mmMarie Ellis·10th October 2022
Just over a fifth (21%) of UK adults are considering or have already reduced the number of insurance policies they have or have reduced the level of cover they have in order to save money, according to new research1 from...
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Mental Health Awareness Day

Young Londoners to Access All Areas at City Hall for World Mental Health Day

mmMarie Ellis·9th October 2022
Young Londoners to Access All Areas at City Hall for World Mental Health Day The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will host a free-to-attend World Mental Health Day festival at City Hall on Monday, 10 October 2022. More than 300...
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Maxim Announces Exhibition at Miart Gallery London during Frieze Week

mmMarie Ellis·9th October 2022
Maxim Announces Exhibition at Miart Gallery London during Frieze Week Fresh from a sellout UK Tour with The Prodigy, the artist and musician will exhibit paintings andsculptures in the ‘Infinite Drama’ solo show. Musician and mixed media artist Maxim has...
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Gemma Bird

Money Saving Tips from Gemma Bird aka Money Mum

mmMarie Ellis·3rd October 2022
Money Saving Tips from author & social media sensation Gemma Bird, aka @moneymumofficial  Money Mum wants us to drop the perceived shame and secrecy around being strapped for cash, in debt or economising and saving, challenging peer pressure and anxiety-inducing...
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Energy

What the £400 discount means for household budgets

mmMarie Ellis·26th September 2022
What the £400 discount under Energy Bills Support Scheme means for household budgets Consumers are set to benefit from a host of schemes and initiatives aimed at easing the cost-of-living burden this winter. All households are set to benefit from...
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Rent house

More than a million private renters hit with a rent hike in the last month

mmMarie Ellis·25th September 2022
Almost 1.1 million private renters in England – one in seven–had their rent increased in the last month, a new report from Shelter reveals.   The charity’s research shows millions of private tenants are stretched to breaking point. 1 in 3...
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Small Business

Chancellor delivers small business policy in mini-Budget

mmMarie Ellis·25th September 2022
Truss Government off to flying start – Chancellor delivers small business policy in mini-Budget Responding to today’s fiscal event, Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “The Truss Government is off to a flying start. The...
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BUDGET 2022

What the Mini-Budget means for you

mmMarie Ellis·24th September 2022
What the Mini-Budget means for you Sarah Coles, senior personal finance analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “This felt like a brain dump of cunning wheezes from a clever Chancellor. There were plenty of bold steps in the Mini-Budget. We’ll just have to...
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Chancellor announces new Growth Plan with biggest package of tax cuts in generations

mmMarie Ellis·23rd September 2022
Chancellor announces new Growth Plan with biggest package of tax cuts in generations The Chancellor today (Friday 23 September) unveiled his Growth Plan to release the huge potential in the British economy by tackling high energy costs and inflation and...
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Energy

£400 energy bills discount to support households this winter

mmMarie Ellis·15th September 2022
The UK government sets out further details of the Energy Bills Support Scheme. Millions of households across Great Britain will receive non-repayable discounts on their energy bills this winter, as the UK government today (29 July 2022) sets out further...
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Louise Hanwell

Interview with Louise Havell: Shooting with Lives

mmMarie Ellis·19th August 2022
U.K. SINGER-SONGWRITER LOUISE HAVELL DEBUT E.P. “SHOOTING WITH LIVES” OUT NOW FOCUS TRACK: “YOU TAKE ME HOME”   Louise Havell is a consummate singer-songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist musician and draws melody and arrangement inspiration from singer-songwriter legends such as Tori Amos, Kate Bush and Joni Mitchell, as well as more...
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Interview with Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky Fringe

mmMarie Ellis·14th August 2022
Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky Fringe Abigoliah Schamaun is taking her show Legally Cheeky Fringe to Edinburgh this summer. We thought it would be great to learn more about the show in her words, her YouTube Cooking Channel, and her podcast....
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New Habits That You Can Start Today to Support Wellness

mmMarie Ellis·10th August 2022
New Habits That You Can Start Today to Support Wellness Have you ever felt like you never had the time to care for yourself? Maybe you are so caught up in fulfilling your obligations to others that you rarely take...
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Abigoliah Schamaun

Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky Fringe

mmMarie Ellis·5th August 2022
Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky Fringe “Fiercely Funny.” The Scotsman “She has a refreshing honesty and the best kind of shamelessness.”The Skinny ★★★★ “Schamaun is not just funny. She’s hilarious … a comedy whirlwind.ThreeWeeks ★★★★★ “Brilliantly funny with a knack for...
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MONAT

Vegan brand MONAT brings two-day Discovery Pop-Up Shop to London

mmMarie Ellis·1st July 2022
Discover Monat – Pop-Up in London Sunday 10th & Monday 11th July 2022 HUNTER COLLECTIVE, 41 Artillery Lane, Spitalfields, London E1 7LP This summer, healthy ageing vegan brand MONAT is bringing a two-day Discovery Pop-Up Shop to London.  Showcasing its hair, skincare, and...
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Michael Gunning

Interview with Michael Gunning: Debt Free London Series.

mmMarie Ellis·30th June 2022
Interview with Michael Gunning: Debt Free London Series. Debt doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life. The taboo about it means we are likelier to tell our pets rather than our partners about our money worries.   Broke Girl...
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Kitty

Wembley Park Paves the Way for Pride’s 50th Anniversary

mmMarie Ellis·30th June 2022
Wembley Park Paves the Way for Pride’s 50th Anniversary Kitty Scott-Claus, London’s best-known drag queen (famed for competing on the third series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK), has announced plans to perform at Wembley Park Pride on Sunday, July 3rd.  Wembley Park...
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Debt Free London Series

Debt Free London launch helpline for LGBTQI+ community Pride Month.

mmMarie Ellis·29th June 2022
Debt-Free London announces LGBTQI+ COMMUNITY HOT LINE NUMBER:  0800 808 5664  in support of Pride Month and the new hotline, DEBT FREE LONDON are bringing together two members and one supporter of the community to raise awareness for this important issue WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE @...
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Sinitta

Interview with Sinitta: Debt Free London Series

mmMarie Ellis·28th June 2022
Debt doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life. The taboo about it means we are more likely to tell our pets rather than our partners about our money worries.   Broke Girl in the City spoke to Sinitta, who...
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London

Why Is London Such A Good Place To Visit?

mmMarie Ellis·28th June 2022
Why Is London Such A Good Place To Visit? If you are thinking of visiting London for the first time. You might be wondering just what it is that gives it its special appeal to so many people. There is...
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Interest rates rise at the fastest pace for over 30 years: what it means for you.

mmMarie Ellis·20th June 2022
Interest rates rise at the fastest pace for over 30 years: what it means for you. •    The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee has raised rates to 1.25%.•    Rates were just 0.1% at the beginning of December...
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You Matter

Have you been ghosting me?

mmMarie Ellis·19th June 2022
Ghosting: why it Hurts and feels so cruel I was ghosted recently. For anyone who isn’t aware of this term. It means that someone chooses to disappear from your life rather than talk to you about it. In all fairness,...
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Shopping Online

How to save money while shopping for clothes.

mmbrokegirlinthecity·18th June 2022
Picture: Freestocks Top tips for how to save money when buying clothes Everyone deserves to have a hobby. For some people, that’s shopping. However, like most other hobbies, shopping can cost money, and you might not always have as much...
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Benefit Money

Thousands promised in cost of living benefits.

mmMarie Ellis·12th June 2022
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the payment date for its £650 cost of living payment. Check out the guide below on money you may be entitled to You may be able to get a payment to...
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Lizzo

Roof East is hosting a Lizzo-themed part-ay

mmMarie Ellis·26th May 2022
Roof East is hosting a Lizzo-themed part-ay Lizzo is releasing a much anticipated and brand new album in July, and to celebrate this, Roof East is hosting a Lizzo-themed part-ay. Hosted by British Drag Queen – Vinegar Strokes of RuPaul’s...
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Teeth

The Value Of Taking Care Of Your Dental Health

mmMarie Ellis·20th May 2022
Dental health is one of the most important aspects of our overall health, but it’s often overlooked. Many people don’t visit the dentist regularly, or they only go when they have a problem. This can lead to bigger problems down...
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Lee Simeone

Lee Simeone returns with a new album ‘Before the Internet’

mmMarie Ellis·19th May 2022
Lee Simeone returns with a new album ‘Before the Internet’ Featured single ‘Today is Yesterday’ is out now LISTEN Lee Simeone is a British self-taught multi-instrumentalist who has mastered his own unique style since he first arrived on the music...
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Hyprr

Dignitas launching ‘Digiverse’ Collectibles featuring their iconic digi mascot

mmMarie Ellis·17th May 2022
Exciting new ‘Digiverse’ collectables enable exclusive access and experiences with the Dignitas team. Dignitas, the gaming and esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment, Inc. (NME), and Zytara Labs, a full-service Web3 production studio serving major brands, musical artists, pro-athletes, and...
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Jamie Alimorad

Jamie Alimorad returns with his latest single ‘Break the Fall’

mmMarie Ellis·11th May 2022
Jamie Alimorad returns with his latest single ‘Break the Fall’ ‘Break The Fall’ is the latest in a string of releases by award-winning singer/songwriter Jamie Alimorad. An uplifting, drum-sample-led groove supports Jamie’s radio-ready vocals in this vulnerable, heartfelt track, which...
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Issho-ni

Issho-ni – London’s only Japanese Bottomless Brunch!

mmMarie Ellis·5th May 2022
Bottomless brunches have become a staple part of cosmopolitan city life and are always a greatway to get together with some friends and indulge. Whether you’re looking for small plates topair with prosecco, or some scrambled eggs to soak up...
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Rooftop Film Club

Rooftop Film Club’s accessible cinema screenings for Deaf Awareness Week

mmMarie Ellis·2nd May 2022
Rooftop Film Club raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, through a series of signed films, to mark Deaf Awareness Week Screenings will include signers onsite throughout the experience, both at the box office and throughout the screening  The...
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Holiday home

Nearly 1 in 5 UK adults have considered buying a holiday let property

mmMarie Ellis·23rd April 2022
Over 10 million UK adults* consider becoming a holiday let landlord  The past two years have seen a resurgence in UK holidays, and as factors like travel restrictions, increasing flight prices, and a growing awareness of climate change, made home...
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London a budget

The Ultimate Guide to London Travel for College Kids

mmbrokegirlinthecity·21st April 2022
The Ultimate Guide to London Travel for College Kids The city of London is one of the most exciting places to visit in the world right now. London is the perfect destination for college kids with a thriving nightlife scene,...
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Cleaning

Are part of your life ripe for outsourcing?

mmMarie Ellis·19th April 2022
Are part of your life ripe for outsourcing? By Ian Child, author of Your Own Personal Time Machine I once attended a seminar during which the host asked us all to write down our hourly rates. Apart from the lawyer...
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Couple

Cash and marry: how a partner can help you save money

mmMarie Ellis·18th April 2022
CASH-AND-MARRY: Nearly a third of single Brits want a partner just to save money With a summer of love on the horizon, the latest research proves that singles view the prospect of a relationship through rose-tinted glasses. Almost a third...
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Happy Easter

Easter is about being intentional with your time.

mmMarie Ellis·17th April 2022
How have you been spending your Easter? I have been holding on for the long Easter weekend. Usually, I don’t remember when it is, but I have been planning to go home and rest this year. It’s been so lovely....
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Chicken wings

Market House Brixton Launch with Wingmans Chicken

mmMarie Ellis·16th April 2022
New owners relaunch Brixton’s Market House with food by Wingmans Chicken and a full refurbishment. On March 25th, Brixton’s iconic Market House reopened after an extensive refurb and with award-winning chicken connoisseurs Wingman’s taking over the kitchen.  Located at 443...
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Money - Young Woman

UK Money Bloggers offer Top Tips to help save and make money

mmMarie Ellis·10th April 2022
UK Money Bloggers offer their top tips to help you save and make money It’s more important than ever to look at ways to help save and make money in 2022. Recently I spoke with Laura Whitmore on BBC Radio...
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Her Skin

Her Skin Interview – Confident

mmMarie Ellis·5th April 2022
Her Skin Interview – Confident Italian artist Her Skin releases a new single ‘Confident’ in the UK via WWNBB. The single is the first track from her forthcoming album ‘I Started A Garden’ that is unleashed on the world later...
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Power of Three

Power of Three – April 2022

mmMoneywise·3rd April 2022
Power of Three – April 2022 Each month, I am going to focus on improving three things in my life, called the ‘Power of Three.” Whether that’s my finances, career, lifestyle or general happiness. I am going to suggest something...
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Anna and Mem

Anna Aarons: from Amy to Eva

mmMarie Ellis·1st April 2022
Anna Aarons produces shows for fans of talented vocalists Amy Winehouse and Eva Cassidy Amy Winehouse and Eva Cassidy are one of the two greatest female vocalists of all time. Anna recreates their music for fans everywhere and is hosting...
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meter reading

Act Now: “It’s #MeterReadingDay.”

mmMarie Ellis·31st March 2022
On 1 April 2022, energy bills are going to skyrocket. So what can we do about it? Wholesale fuel and energy costs have been increasing for a long time. These rising costs have been absorbed by companies, some of which...
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debt

Men more positive about their finances despite relying more on debt

mmMarie Ellis·28th March 2022
Men are nearly twice as likely as women to feel optimistic about finances despite being more reliant on credit Now, this was one headline I couldn’t help stop and look at. It is quite triggering, and also worth a discussion....
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Eve Lucky Dips Pinterest

Lucky Dips: Eve-Yasmine releases amazing neon music video

mmMarie Ellis·27th March 2022
Rising star Eve-Yasmine releases her amazing neon music video for new single ‘Lucky Dips’ Headliner at The O2 Academy Islington, Music Artist, Actress and Songwriter Eve-Yasmine has just announced her music video release for her new single ‘LUCKY DIPS’. Hailing...
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Money

5 ways to prepare for ‘Awful April.’

mmMarie Ellis·27th March 2022
5 ways to prepare for ‘Awful April’ With the increase in energy prices, fuel and the general cost of living, the reality of’ Awful April’ is becoming a painful reality for so many people. I was invited to BBC Radio...
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Nathalie Miranda drops high-octane dance-pop ‘Is This Love’

mmMarie Ellis·26th March 2022
Singer-Songwriter NATHALIE MIRANDA Drops High-Octane Dance-Pop Banger ‘IS THIS LOVE’ London-based powerhouse singer-songwriter NATHALIE MIRANDA released ‘Is This Love’: an addictive, high-octane, uptempo banger inspired by 80s pop records. Hot off the release of her last release (70s pop/rock anthem...
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money

Chancellor’s Spring Statement to ease the rising cost of living 

mmMarie Ellis·24th March 2022
Chancellor’s Spring Statement to ease the rising cost of living – but is it enough? Tax cut for nearly 30 million UK workers through rise in National Insurance thresholds – saving the typical employee over £330 in the year from July...
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Naples

Discover the Top 8 Italian Restaurants in Naples

mmMarie Ellis·19th March 2022
Discover the Top 8 Italian Restaurants in Naples The European nation of Italy is renowned for several things. It is known for fine art. It is famous for historic architecture. And, of course, it is celebrated for the culinary scene....
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Anshu Bahanda

Anshu Bahanda Wellness Curated Podcast

mmMarie Ellis·16th March 2022
Anshu Bahanda’s Wellness Curated New episodes announced Wellness Curated is a collective community, founded by Anshu Bahanda, to help to empower people with health, wellness and joy. The team seeks out extraordinary health, wellness and beauty experts all over the...
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Sandra

Interview with Sandra Hakky who returns with new album ‘Hakky the System’

mmMarie Ellis·15th March 2022
Sandra Hakky returns with her new album ‘Hakky The System’ FEATURED SINGLE ‘TO  MY KNEES’RELEASES 14 JAN 2022 Sandra Hakky is a singer-songwriter, producer and IT nerd, who made her debut at 19 releasing her self-titled album in 2009.  Despite...
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Council Tax

Time is running out to claim your £150 council tax rebate

mmMarie Ellis·12th March 2022
Time is running out! Spend 5 minutes now to automatically receive a £150 council tax rebate in April The government has announced a package of support known as the Energy Bills Rebate to help households with rising energy bills, worth...
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Ayvianna Snow

Interview with actress Ayvianna – star of new horror film ‘Hollow’

mmMarie Ellis·8th March 2022
Actress Ayvianna Snow stars in new Horror Film ‘Horror’ Multi-talented British actress Ayvianna Snow celebrates 2022 with a raft of new films, including ‘Hollow’, written by ‘Dr Who’ TV writer Keith Temple, and directed by Jonathan Zaurin. Ayvianna Snow stars...
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Wembley Park

Wembley Park unveils ‘Figures of Change’ to mark International Women’s Day

mmMarie Ellis·8th March 2022
Wembley Park springs to life with a free public art trail ‘Figures of Change’ to mark International Women’s Day 8th March – 26th June, Wembley Park Wembley Park unveils eight major public realm artworks by leading female artists from around...
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Power of Three

Power of Three – March 2022

mmMarie Ellis·2nd March 2022
Introducing the Power of Three – March 2022 Each month, I am going to focus on improving three things in my life, called the ‘Power of Three.” Whether that’s my finances, career, lifestyle or general happiness. I am going to...
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teeth

How To Maintain The Perfect Pearly Smile

mmbrokegirlinthecity·2nd March 2022
Your smile contributes massively towards how confident you feel, so it’s unsurprising that you want to take great care of your teeth. Fortunately, maintaining the most perfect pearly whites doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might imagine, as...
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Birthday

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus and ‘Happy Birthday’ to me!

mmMarie Ellis·1st March 2022
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus/ Happy St. David’s Day I grew up in Wales and always celebrated my birthday on St. David’s Day together with the Patron Saint of Wales. So I have very fond memories of wearing the Welsh National...
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London a budget

How to Explore London on a Budget

mmbrokegirlinthecity·1st March 2022
How to Explore London on a Budget London is a fantastic place to live or visit. As you’re surely aware, it’s the capital city of England, which means that it’s a snapshot of the whole country. All of that rich...
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London

How To Enhance Your Trip To London 

mmbrokegirlinthecity·26th February 2022
How To Enhance Your Trip To London  Travelling to London is always going to be an exciting experience. There are so many things to do, so much to see, and, for many, it’s an entirely new culture to explore. Because...
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Angellica Bell

Interview with Angellica Bell to discuss the debt-bus tour.

mmMarie Ellis·24th February 2022
TV Presenter Angelicca Bell supported the ‘Debt Bus-Ter’ launch in Woolwich Debt Free London, a unique partnership of charities led by Toynbee Hall and funded by the Money and Pensions Service, has created a mobile centre in the form of...
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Jamal Edwards

London’s Jamal Edward is a legend who will be missed by generations

mmMarie Ellis·23rd February 2022
London’s Jamal Edward is a legend who will be missed by generations I could not believe my eyes when I saw the news that Jamal Edwards had passed away, at the tender age of 31 years old, which we later...
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Debt Free London mobile bus goes on tour

mmMarie Ellis·21st February 2022
Debt Bus-Ster & 24 Hour Hotline BUS-TER & 24 hour hotline TV Presenter Angelica Bell to launch the event on Tuesday 22nd February at Gordon Square Debt-free London goes on tour with mobile bus ‘Debt Bus-Ter’ to help London’s most vulnerable...
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Valentine's Nails

Nail Appointments Skyrocket as ‘Valentine’s Nails’ Dominate Social Media

mmMarie Ellis·11th February 2022
Nail Appointments Skyrocket as ‘Valentine’s Nails’ Dominate Social Media Hair and beauty booking app Booksy says nail appointments have increased by 53% in the run-up to Valentine’s Day with salons saying it’s ‘the biggest year yet for loved-up nail art With Valentine’s Day...
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Roses

Yango Deli UK spreads the love in London

mmMarie Ellis·11th February 2022
Yango Deli UK spreads the love in London Valentine’s Day specials delivered in 15 minutes  Yango Deli, the ultrafast grocery delivery arm of NASDAQ-listed tech giant Yandex, is offering Londoners a host of Valentine’s treats for a spontaneous romantic surprise,...
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Young People

Interest rates set to rise, and the cost of living soars, causing financial misery

mmMarie Ellis·5th February 2022
As interest rates set to rise, 57% are experiencing financial difficulties as the cost of living soars Research by KIS Finance has revealed that as a direct result of the rising cost of living, 57% of people are either already struggling financially...
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Energy Bills

Millions to receive £350 boost to help with rising energy costs

mmMarie Ellis·3rd February 2022
Millions of people to receive a £350 boost to help with rising energy costs announced The Chancellor The Chancellor announced today support to help people in the UK with help in rising energy costs. Recognising that growing cost of living...
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Talk

WE NEED TO TALK. This is serious.

mmMarie Ellis·23rd January 2022
Awful April is nearly here… So let’s talk budgets & money We need to talk. About that dreaded ‘b-word’. Budgets – that is. Whether your finances were de-stabilised last year like mine due to a change in employment circumstances or...
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Jamo

Jamo releases new single ‘Time Of Your Life’ feat. Henboss

mmMarie Ellis·7th January 2022
Jamo releases ‘Time of your Life’ feat. Henboss JAMO is a UK artist who’s on the rise as an upcoming star. His latest release, ‘Time Of Your Life’ alongside UK rapper Henboss is a fresh R&B track that’s both melodic...
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Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett to appear as youngest Dragon’s Den

mmMarie Ellis·1st January 2022
Steven Bartlett to appear as youngest Dragon’s Den Date for the diary: January 6th, 8pm on BBC ONE The BBC earlier this year announced that 28-year-old entrepreneur and Sunday Times best-selling author Steven Bartlett is set to join current Dragons...
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Happy New Year Header

Happy New year & goodbye to 2021…

mmMarie Ellis·31st December 2021
Happy New Year! I am staying in this year for personal reasons. I promised someone I would be with them, as who knows what will happen by this time next year. Many people are opting to stay in tonight, whether...
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Power of Three

Power of Three – January 2022

mmMarie Ellis·30th December 2021
Introducing the Power of Three – January 2022 The Power of Three may mean many things to different people. I use this communication in my marketing to create simplicity, balance and engagement. If you send an email with 3 points,...
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January Sales Pinterest Pin

Money expert Faith Archer offers crucial advice for January sales

mmMarie Ellis·29th December 2021
Money expert Faith Archer offers us all crucial advice for shopping the January sales. Fellow UK Money Blogger Faith Archer has offered some advice on tackling the January sales. Faith runs her own successful blog ‘Much More With Less’ and...
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Power of Three

Power of Three – The BEGINNING

mmMarie Ellis·28th December 2021
Introducing the Power of Three – January 2022 The Power of Three may mean many things to different people. I use this communication in my marketing to create simplicity, balance and engagement. If you send an email with 3 points,...
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Saving

Londoners top the charts for everyday money savings

mmMarie Ellis·27th December 2021
Brits saved an average of £8,088 in 2021. Londoners top the charts for everyday money savings Brits put aside £674 per month (equivalent to £8,088 per year) by making a range of day-to-day savings, up from £7,032 (£586 per month)...
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Monetary Resolution

Make a monetary resolution this new year

mmMarie Ellis·27th December 2021
Make a monetary resolution this new year With a £371billion savings shortfall and more than one in five (23%) UK adults currently feeling worse off. Our finances are squeezed by rising food, fuel and energy costs and the economic impacts...
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Christmas Bimoji

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…

mmMarie Ellis·24th December 2021
Christmas this year is a stark contrast to 2020. Last year, I had left work and was getting ready to head to Bournemouth, before I was pinged. My plans were delayed. Then came the sudden London lockdown. News that it...
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Catherine

It’s not about the money

mmMarie Ellis·24th December 2021
It’s not about the money by Catherine Morgan How long have you been waiting for inspiration when it comes to starting your journey of wealth? Long enough, I’m sure… That’s why I’ve just heard that my friend Catherine Morgans book...
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The March Family

The Marsh Family release single for prostate cancer UK Charity

mmMarie Ellis·21st December 2021
The Marsh Family – ‘Bring Us A Candle’ / ‘Mack The Knife’ ‘MACK THE KNIFE’ IS THE OFFICIAL SINGLE FOR THE PROSTATE CANCER UK CHARITY The Marsh Family have officially unleashed their debut single in time for Christmas on 26th November...
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Sustainable Living

Sustainable Beauty for an eco-conscious beauty routine by Justine Jenkins

mmMarie Ellis·20th December 2021
Sustainable Beauty Practical advice and projects for an eco-conscious beauty routine by Justine Jenkins 21st December 2021 | White Lion Publishing £18 | Hardback Packed with easy projects and practical advice to make your beauty routine planet-friendly. Vegan, cruelty-free, ‘clean’,...
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Buy Now Pay Later

Households set to spend £1.3 billion this Christmas on buy-now-pay-later schemes

mmMarie Ellis·20th December 2021
Households set to spend £1.3 billion this Christmas using buy-now-pay-later schemes as the cost of living crisis continues to bite Households in Britain will spend an estimated £1.3bn using buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) schemes this Christmas. The rising cost of living forces...
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Panic Weekend

Christmas shoppers to splurge £2.75bn this ‘Panic Weekend’

mmMarie Ellis·18th December 2021
Dashing through the shops: Christmas shoppers to splurge £2.75bn this ‘Panic Weekend’ Christmas shoppers are expected to spend £2.75bn this Saturday and Sunday, also known as ‘Panic Weekend’, according to a new report. The VoucherCodes Shopping for Christmas 2021 report...
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London

London Mayor declares ‘Major Incident’ as the Omnicron variant surges

mmMarie Ellis·18th December 2021
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, declares a ‘major incident’ due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant across the capital. The Mayor took the decision as the formal Chair of the London Resilience Forum following discussions with leaders...
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The Distraction Agents Contents

The Distraction Agents – A game, a challenge, a puzzle and a story in a box

mmMarie Ellis·4th December 2021
Third Angel presents The Distraction Agents – A game, a challenge, a puzzle and a story in a box The Distraction Agents is a handcrafted, limited edition experience that cannot be found in shops. With games of all kinds more popular...
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Free Laundry Egg offer for Black Friday weekend – Buy Sustainably

mmMarie Ellis·26th November 2021
Free Laundry Egg offer for Black Friday weekend – Buy Sustainably I have been intrigued by the Laundry Egg for some time, so I was only too happy to take advantage of this Black Friday offer! I have been trying...
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Lightopia

Lightopia – a festive light show – lights up Crystal Palace

mmMarie Ellis·17th November 2021
Welcoming Lightopia’s Palace of Light to London, a festive light show bursting with colour London’s historic Crystal Palace Park will host the award-winning Lightopia festival this winter. This unique festival of light experience, which takes place from 19th November –...
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Living,Wage

Living Wage increases to £9.90 in the UK and £11.05 in London

mmbrokegirlinthecity·15th November 2021
Real living wage increases to £9.90 in the UK and £11.05 in London as the cost of living rises. Over 300,000 Living Wage workers are set for a pay increase   More than £1.6 billion in extra wages has gone to low-paid workers since the start...
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Christmas presents

Christmas Spending to hit a record £84.7bn – but Can you afford it?

mmMarie Ellis·15th November 2021
‘Tis the season to be jolly: Christmas Spending to hit a record £84.7bn UK shoppers forecast to spend £84.7bn this Christmas – up 6.3% (£5.01bn) on 2020 (£79.7bn) Christmas sales set to recover by 1.9% above pre-pandemic levels (£83.13bn in...
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Cold Winter

4 Tips To Save Money This Winter

mmbrokegirlinthecity·11th November 2021
4 Ways how you can save money this winter Winter is coming hard and strong. London experiences a cold winter every year, with rainy weather every other day. The winter season remains from December until February, the last two months...
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Newsplayer

Introducing NEWSPLAYER+, The One-Stop-Shop for Global news

mmMarie Ellis·11th November 2021
Black Friday NewsPlayer+ Half-Price Annual Subscription deal For Black Friday NewsPlayer+ has a Half-Price Annual Subscription deal to run from Monday 22nd November to Sunday 28th November 2021. 50% off the standard annual subscription fee. Usually: £39.99. If you sign...
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Iconic party brand Kedkandi returns with shows in Newcastle and London

mmMarie Ellis·18th October 2021
Hedkandi is one of the best-loved house music brands of all time. At the peak of its popularity throwing parties all across the world and reached millions with its iconic series of mix CDs and compilations. Now after celebrating its...
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Starling Bank

10 great reasons to join Starling bank

mmMarie Ellis·11th October 2021
10 Great reasons to join Starling Bank This post is sponsored by Starling Bank, but all views are my own. I received compensation as a thank you. This post reflects my personal opinion about the information provided by the sponsors....
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LCW

London Cocktail Week – Pick of the Festival Highlights

mmMarie Ellis·1st October 2021
London Cocktail Week Highlights – October 2021 London Cocktail Week – now extended to the whole month of October 2021 – has announced its event schedule. With an incredible line-up of events, it’s clear to see why the festival is...
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Shielding ends

Shielding officially comes to an end in favour of vaccination

mmMarie Ellis·29th September 2021
The shielding programme has now ended in England. This means that people who were earlier considered clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) will no longer be advised to shield. This will apply in the future. They will also need to follow specific national...
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Pink Tax

Half of women in the UK unaware of a pink tax

mmMarie Ellis·22nd September 2021
Do you know what ‘pink tax’ you are paying on what you buy? Over half of women in the UK (55%) haven’t heard of the pink tax. They don’t know how it impacts their bank balance, according to VoucherCodes.co.uk’s latest Overpriced...
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Wardrobe

Go Green and Downsize Your Life with a Capsule Wardrobe

Adriana Lopez·18th September 2021
Go Green and Downsize Your Life with a Capsule Wardrobe by guest writer Adriana Lopez Living a sustainable lifestyle is crucial to minimize the impact we have on the environment. The overproduction of clothing is just one way humans have...
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Zuzanna

Interview with bishi: New album ‘let my country awake’

mmMarie Ellis·17th September 2021
Bishi returns with her third studio album ‘Let My Country Awake’ featuring the single ‘Language is an Ocean’. ‘Let My Country Awake’ is the third studio album by BISHI, visionary London musician, producer and founder of WITCiH. The album is...
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Calyco

Interview with exciting London RnB girl band: Calyco.

mmMarie Ellis·12th September 2021
Calyco is a fresh new pop/RnB girl group based in the UK. The group’s original name is made from the letters of ‎members: Angel, Chloe, Izzy, Julie and Tyger.  With 5 lead singers and 5 strong personalities, Calyco writes and performs their own songs....
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The Nags Head Outside Drink

Gold has recreated the iconic Nags Head pub in London

mmMarie Ellis·2nd September 2021
The Nags Head is open but get your round in quick! Cushty! Only Fools & Horses star Gwyneth Strong celebrates landmark anniversary with a pint at The Nags Head  Comedy channel Gold has recreated the iconic Nags Head pub in all its 80s glory to celebrate show’s 40th anniversary  The pop-up pub is open to...
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Anna Wolf

Interview with Anna Wolf – Artist of Romance is Born

mmMarie Ellis·1st September 2021
ANNA WOLF is ready to claim the space of complex and compelling artist of ‘Romance is Born’ Anna Wolf is ready to claim her space as a complex, compelling, globally relevant artist with her new EP, ROMANCE WAS BORN. The...
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Party Pizza
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Party Store Pizza opens its doors on Maltby Street, Bermondsey

mmMarie Ellis·1st September 2021
Party Store Pizza opens on Maltby street, Bermondsey 35 Maltby St, London, SE1 3PA | Open Wednesday to Sunday Detroit-style pizza has landed in the UK and has quickly become one of the hottest food trends in London. After gaining...
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Debt

2.3 million will be pushed into the red by October’s Universal Credit cut

mmMarie Ellis·30th August 2021
2.3 million will be pushed into the red by October’s Universal Credit cut say Citizens Advice Citizens Advice warns frontline services are bracing for wave of hardship this autumn Dame Clare Moriarty says, “Cut will be a hammer blow to...
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Helena

Interview with Helena Debono: Debut Album “Right Here”

mmMarie Ellis·23rd August 2021
“Right Here” by Helena Debono ‘Right Here’ the debut album from up and coming jazz/soul artist Helena Debono is an eclectic mix of covers and original songs, including the two singles ‘Little Life’ and ‘Right Here’. The album is an...
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Holiday

How to win a holiday competition GIVEAWAY

mmMarie Ellis·18th July 2021
What if you could win a holiday competition giveaway? Summer 2021 is the year where it has been near impossible to plan a holiday getaway. Holidays abroad are seeing countries changing their colours faster than any traffic light system on...
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Freedom Day

‘Freedom day’ to go ahead on 19th July.

mmMarie Ellis·12th July 2021
Lockdown restrictions to end a week today Boris Johnson announced today that what has now been coined as ‘Freedom Day’ will go ahead as planned for next Monday, 19th July, as part of their roadmap for ending lockdown. Despite warning...
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Van Gogh
The best immersive experience in London!

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience to debut in London.

mmMarie Ellis·1st July 2021
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience to Debut in London Entertainment producer Exhibition Hub and Fever, the leading entertainment discovery platform, announced that Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience will debut in the heart of London’s cultural East End in the old...
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Love Island

Get ready to shout “I’ve got a text!” Love Island is back

mmMarie Ellis·23rd June 2021
“I’ve got a text!” Love Island is back on our screens Starts Monday 28 June at 9 pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub Love Island returns to ITV2 and ITV Hub for its seventh sizzling series, as a brand new...
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Interview with Anna Aarons: ‘A Perfect Day’ is a feel-good happy song.

mmMarie Ellis·20th June 2021
‘A Perfect Day’ is Out Now “I’m walking way above cloud 9, making my own sunshine” is the opening line of “A Perfect Day”. A feel-good happy song performed by London singer-songwriter Anna Aarons.  This positive upbeat track, written by...
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London Cocktail Week

London Cocktail Week Warm-Up Supports London’s Best Hidden Bars.

mmMarie Ellis·18th June 2021
New Festival Announcement: London Cocktail Week Warm-Up!  Support London’s best-hidden bars and make up for lost time at the  London Cocktail Week Warm-Up – A reopening celebration!  Dates: 05-11 July 2021  For the first time, London Cocktail Week – the...
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London Lockdown

Boris extends “FREEDOM DAY” & lockdown by 4 weeks.

mmMarie Ellis·14th June 2021
Lockdown is extended by another 4 weeks. Boris Johnson led a media conference today to tell the UK that lockdown and what has been coined “Freedom Day” is going to be extended by another 4 weeks until July 19th. The...
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Summer by the River

London Bridge City’s ‘Summer by the River’ offers free events.

mmMarie Ellis·10th June 2021
London Bridge City’s “Summer By The River” offers free events and festivities 10 June – 30 September, London Bridge London Bridge City’s Summer By The River returns on 10th June for over three months of free events and festivities! The riverside between London Bridge...
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mental health

Top 5 Tips To Stay Mentally Healthy

mmbrokegirlinthecity·28th May 2021
Top Tips To Stay Mentally Healthy Mental health is essential as it affects all areas of your life. It includes your ability to live a happy, productive life. Mental health is affected by the way you think and feel. Being...
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ROPHY GIRL

Interview with WeiWei: Single Trophy Girl is Out Now

mmMarie Ellis·26th May 2021
Single ‘Trophy Girl’ is Out Now New York-based WeiWei is an Asian American Pop Singer/Songwriter. Born in Changsha, China, her family moved to the U.S. when she was four years old. As a child, WeiWei was a musical prodigy, playing...
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Bruise

What is financial abuse and how to protect yourself

mmbrokegirlinthecity·26th May 2021
What is financial abuse, and how to protect yourself Many of us think of abuse as physical, emotional and even mental. We often don’t think of financial abuse as part of this equation, but this is a harsh reality for...
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Working from home

Amanda Hamilton: Can your employer force you to work from home or the office?

mmAmanda Hamilton·25th May 2021
Working from home or office – can your employer force you into work? By Amanda Hamilton, NALP With rules relaxing and as we gradually return to some kind of normality. The question arises whether or not your employer can force...
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Chelsea Bridge

Getting married during the pandemic saved me thousands

mmMarie Ellis·25th May 2021
How to have a beautiful wedding on a budget Last year one of my best friends Lauren Naylor chose to get married during the pandemic to her soulmate – now-husband Rob. Both planned to marry in 2020, but unfortunately, it...
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Womens Aid

Love Should Not Hurt – a powerful video featuring Melanie Brown

mmMarie Ellis·21st May 2021
Women’s Aid Patron Melanie Brown’s video with composer Fabio d’Andrea ‘Love Should Not Hurt’ raises vital awareness of domestic abuse. Watch this new music video from Women’s Aid in collaboration with classical composer Fabio D’Andrea, featuring Women’s Aid patron Melanie Brown. A moving...
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5 Unusual Ways To Make Money

mmDan Waterman·11th May 2021
5 Unusual Ways To Make Money by Dan Waterman When it comes to making money, the choices are seemingly endless. So why should we settle for the same old generic choices? We shouldn’t. That’s exactly why I decided to come...
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Healthy Drinks

6 Healthy Drinks You Should Add To Your Diet Right Now

mmMarie Ellis·10th May 2021
6 Healthy Drinks You Should Add To Your Diet You can never go wrong with water since it’s unquestionably the best beverage to consume for our bodies. But there are instances when drinking water feels like a chore. Certainly, there...
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Octopus Energy

Octopus Energy: Get £50 off your energy bill by referring a friend

mmMarie Ellis·17th April 2021
Save money on your energy bills by switching to Octopus Energy and get £50 for you and a friend! April is the start of the new financial year. So there hasn’t been a better time to relook at all of...
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Eve-Yasmine

Eve-Yasmine releases her highly anticipated music video for new single The Healer

mmMarie Ellis·16th April 2021
Interview with Eve-Yasmine, talking about her new single and music video for ‘The Healer’ Headliner at The O2 Academy Islington just before lockdown; a gig which was a resounding success. Music Artist and Songwriter Eve-Yasmine just announced her music video...
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Autumn Leaves

Autumn Fashion on a Budget

mmJasmine Kaye·26th October 2020
Autumn Fashion on a Budget Fashion and trends come and go, and chasing fashion trends can be expensive.  We are all looking to be more mindful of our consumption and buy items with longevity in mind, while also being financially...
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Payday loans

CashEuroNet Latest Payout Updates

mmMarie Ellis·22nd July 2020
The Joint Administrators’ notices of extension of administration and intention to declare a dividend – April 2022 The Joint Administrators had until March 2022 to pay a dividend to the unsecured creditors (including redress creditors). We have all been waiting to...
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Kay Hutchison reminds us to be kind to ourselves.

mmMarie Ellis·21st May 2020
Kay Hutchison of My Life in 37 Therapies reminds us to be kind to ourselves Kay Hutchison is the author of My Life in 37 Therapies which was published by Red Door. She had a crisis in her life, followed by a period...
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Steam Harry Potter for FREE

mmMarie Ellis·10th April 2020
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US) is now FREE to stream on Amazon’s Audible. JK Rowling has made her set of Harry Potter stories available for free when they sign up to Audible,...
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January

Surviving January and healthy bank advice by Moneywise

mmMoneywise·20th January 2020
Cutting spending to survive January and keep your bank healthy With the average Brit spending £1,116 at Christmas, chances are you’re starting the new decade with a relatively low bank balance. According to the Bank of England, the average household...
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Christmas giveaway

UK Money Bloggers Festive Giveaway

mmMarie Ellis·1st December 2019
I am very lucky to be part of the UK Money Bloggers community, which supports and inspires one another. Emma Drew kindly organised a Christmas giveaway for 80 UK Money Bloggers to get behind this festive season. It is, for...
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Laura Whitmore

Laura Whitmore’s 5 Live Sunday Residency

mmMarie Ellis·9th November 2019
BBC Radio 5 shake up the weekend Scott Mills and Laura Whitmore are the faces of BBC Radio 5 live new weekend line-up at the station, starting this weekend, Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 November. Scott will be joined by...
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Stephen Bailey Can’t Be Bothered Tour Dates

mmMarie Ellis·28th October 2019
Stephen Bailey Tour Update 17th March Due to the Coronavirus, Stephen has taken the decision to postpone his tour dates under the guidance provided by the government. All tickets will be honoured for forthcoming dates. A word from Stephen himself…...
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Broke Girl Blog

Broke Girl in the City is a Feedspot Top 100 Lifestyle Blog.

mmMarie Ellis·23rd October 2019
Feedspot’s Top 100 UK Lifestyle Blog This month, Broke Girl in the City recently entered Feedspot’s Top 100 Lifestyle blogs! Featuring the likes of Forever Amber, Hannah Gale and The Resident, it has been incredible to join the ranks of...
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Budget

Four tips on how to get more from your money

mmMarie Ellis·21st October 2019
Four tips on how to get more from your money Are you sick of living from paycheck to paycheck? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone — a recent survey found that a quarter of British adults have no...
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Insomnia

Insomnia – Can’t Get to Sleep?

Barbara Vann·3rd October 2019
For many of us, tossing and turning has become a normal part of our lives. According to the CDC, roughly 30% of the population suffers from insomnia. Even that statistic seems like it might be a little low since pretty...
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SFG House of Foos

SFG Club brings the ultimate British pub party to London’s favourite rooftop

mmMarie Ellis·26th September 2019
SFG Club brings the ultimate British pub party to London’s favourite rooftop – Prove you know your Spice Girls from your Backstreet Boys at 90s Musical Bingo on Thursdays, or test your trivia at the classic Hops on Top pub quiz...
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Anne Welsh

PAIN-LESS by Anne Welsh

mmMarie Ellis·25th September 2019
Living with Chronic Pain | PAIN-LESS by Anne Welsh “An honest and insightful account into a world unknown to so many.” The Most Revd and Rt Hon. Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York Both a personal story of living with...
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Phoebe

007 Voices of Bond at the Underbelly Festival

mmMarie Ellis·17th September 2019
007 Voices of Bond at the Underbelly Festival, London 14th, 23rd, 28th September ‘…make a date with this show’ ***** Daily Business Magazine Fresh from her successful run at Edinburgh Fringe 2019, sensational vocalist Phoebe Katis brings the captivating world...
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London Cocktail Week

London Cocktail Week returns

mmMarie Ellis·15th September 2019
Ten days of cocktails to celebrate the decennial year of London Cocktail Week The award-winning festival announces its biggest and longest festival to date London Cocktail Week (4 – 13 October) will be celebrating a landmark year this year, as it’s ten years since the...
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We are undefeatable

We Are Undefeatable

mmMarie Ellis·12th September 2019
A new national campaign – We Are Undefeatable – launched to support people with long-term health conditions to be active. 15 leading health and social care charities have come together for the first time, with backing and National Lottery funding from Sport England. By...
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PAYDAY-Loan-Reclaim-Deadlines

Reclaim payday loans money

mmMarie Ellis·30th August 2019
How to reclaim money on your payday loans If you want to reclaim any money back from payday loans you must act now. You may be eligible for a claim if you feel they were mis-sold to you. There’s not...
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SteveBartlettSocialChain

The Secret Teacher with Steven Bartlett

mmMarie Ellis·23rd August 2019
What is the Secret Teacher? Channel 4 is running a four-part TV series – The Secret Teacher – where multi-million business entrepreneurs go back to school undercover. Each of the entrepreneurs did not do well at school, yet went on...
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Joey-Page

Joey Page: Afterlife

mmMarie Ellis·16th August 2019
Joey Page: Afterlife (An idiot considers a series of distractions before death) Venue:             Just The Tonic – Marlins Wynd (Venue 296) Dates:              1st to 25th August 2019 (not 12th, 15th) Time:               6.45pm (7.45pm) “Brilliant…controlled chaos at its best” Harry Hill To...
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Roof East is open for summer

mmMarie Ellis·7th August 2019
This summer, work hard…play harder London’s biggest adult playground, Roof East,  is open for summer with the return of SFG Club, Rooftop Film Club and a brand new dining selection – Roof Eats. The roof is hotter than ever, so...
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Cyclist in London

Cycle to Work: What you need for a bike commute

mmCrystal Evans·1st August 2019
Cycle to Work: What you need for a bike commute Did you know 60% of London’s workers have skipped work before on a day they couldn’t afford the commute? (source). Thursday 8th August 2019 is Cycle to Work Day, which...
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man freezer

10 ways to survive a heatwave in the city

mmMarie Ellis·24th July 2019
10 ways to survive a heatwave We all love the summer months when it’s warm outside and the streets of London are littered with people all smiling, eating al fresco and drinking late into the evenings with colleagues and friends....
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Bournemouth
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How to save money using traintickets.com

mmMarie Ellis·18th July 2019
How to save money using Traintickets.com At Broke Girl in the City, we are always on the lookout for cheaper ways to live and also have fun. My family lives in Bournemouth, which is not cheap to get to. Megabus...
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anxiety

14 reasons why anxiety sucks & strategies to cope.

mmJohn Parrott·10th July 2019
14 reasons why anxiety sucks & strategies to cope. Guest blogger John Parrot runs Relax Like A Boss, a blog that teaches people how to reduce stress and relax in a busy world. Many of us suffer from anxiety, which...
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CRYING

World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day

mmMarie Ellis·1st June 2019
World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day (WNAAD) #IfMyWoundsWereVisible World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day on June 1 dedicates the day to education, support and effective change. Unlike physical abuse, narcissistic abuse leaves no physical marks. A form of psychological, mental and emotional...
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Monzo Card

10 reasons to get a Monzo Card

mmMarie Ellis·25th March 2019
Suddenly at work, it seemed everyone had a Monzo Card. Except me. FOMO ensued. What was going on I thought? Usually, I am at the forefront of any new trends. According to Monzo 28,000 people, a week sign up to...
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Why Is Balance Better?

mmMarie Ellis·8th March 2019
Womens’ International Day is celebrated all over the world on March 8th. This year’s theme “Balance for Better” focuses on celebrating women’s achievements and call for better balance in the workplace. It is a call-to-action to drive gender balance in workspaces and...
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Vegan Life

Vegan Life Live 2019

mmMarie Ellis·5th March 2019
Vegan Life Life 2019 Alexandra Palace, London, N22 7AY – 9th & 10th March Over the past few years, veganism has skyrocketed. More and more people have made the conscious decision to go vegan, and for good reason! Veganuary grew...
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Credit Score

10 ways to improve your Credit Score

mmMarie Ellis·24th February 2019
Why is your Credit Score important? My credit score for years was like England’s overall Scoreboard in the Eurovision Song Contest. At the lower end of the leaderboard. I couldn’t figure out how to improve it. Well, let’s be truthful...
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Kyla

Kyla Frye shines a spotlight on mental health in “Faces”

mmMarie Ellis·7th February 2019
Mental Health Awareness Film “Faces” by Award Winning Actress Kyla Frye to be released on Time To Talk Day Thursday 7th February 2018. The latest film to come from actress and filmmaker, Kyla Frye, “Faces”. Co-directed by multi-award-winning Sam Bradford will...
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Black Handbag

How To Update Your Wardrobe On A Budget

Vicky Layton·5th February 2019
Vicky Layton from Tees and Fears  – A Blog About Fashion, Life And Everything In Between – has shared her top tips with us on how to look amazing on a budget. It can be expensive trying to keep up...
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water-bottle-girl

Save £2,400 this year by not buying single-use plastics

mmMarie Ellis·4th February 2019
How to save £2,400 by not buying single-use plastics At Broke Girl in the City, we are always looking at ways to budget so that we can live a fabulous lifestyle in the city with next to no money. So...
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How to save £1,600 in 2019

mmMarie Ellis·16th January 2019
How to save £1,600 in 2019 Brits are planning to become savvier with their saving in 2019, according to the latest research from Paymentsense. The study* reveals that over half (56%) of UK consumers are planning or considering cutting their spending...
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Linkedin

10 Linkedin Top Tips to progress your career

mmMarie Ellis·15th January 2019
Career tips: Linkedin New Year is the time many people start job-hunting. Fed up with their jobs, people want to kickstart the new year with a new role. November-December is when the market slows down. On January 1, 2019, many...
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Cold and Flu

January – Money Monday Series

mmMarie Ellis·14th January 2019
As part of my Money Monday series so far, I have covered credit, financial stress and how to manage your debt. This week I am going to focus on health. Many of us have been extremely poorly this month with...
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Jack Whitehall

The Brits are coming…

mmMarie Ellis·12th January 2019
The Brit Awards 2019 January is not only film award season, but when I eagerly await nominations for The Brits awards which take place in February. The Brits nominations have been announced today (12th January), celebrated in an hour special...
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Sourdough bread

Learn to Bake – 5 Great Baking Classes in London

mmMarie Ellis·12th January 2019
Try London’s Best Baking Classes for 2019 Read More
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Finance

5 proven ways to save money in 2019

mmMarie Ellis·7th January 2019
#MoneyMondays Broke Girl in the City contacted leading debt charity Stepchange last September, to offer guidance on a number of topics, to share with you all as part of our ‘Money Mondays ‘series. Living with debt can be very stressful. Most of us are...
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money mondays

Money Monday Series

mmMarie Ellis·5th January 2019
Money Monday Series In September 2018, I ran a Money Monday series supported by the charity Stepchange. It is important to realise that debt and money worries impact you on many levels. You might lose sleep. Argue with your partner....
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St Pauls

London’s alternative entertainment for budget-conscious

Barbara Vann·13th December 2018
London’s alternative entertainment for budget-conscious London is full of gaudy attractions, and ultimately they’re some of what makes the city so popular internationally. As much as people enjoy free activities like snapping photos of Big Ben or walking along the...
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10 things being broke taught me.

mmMarie Ellis·12th July 2018
10 things being broke taught me As you can probably tell from my blog, things have improved over the last few months. I started a new job, was able to pay off my 25k loan and finally, my credit rating...
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Gaslighting, triangulation & cheating – all signs of Narcissistic Abuse

mmMarie Ellis·1st June 2018
World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day (WNAAD) #IfMyWoundsWereVisible 1 June | World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day I have written a series of articles to raise awareness of World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day.  The focus of this article is ‘gaslighting’, ‘triangulation’ & cheating,...
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MSE

Join the MoneySavingExpert Credit Club.

mmMarie Ellis·28th May 2018
Monitor your credit score & affordability I would pay Experian a monthly fee of £14.99 to monitor my credit score for years, which flatlined at ‘Very Poor’. I had maxed out my credit cards and would pay the minimum payments...
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London market

How to Live in London on a Budget by The Frugal Fox.

mmLuci Olivia·2nd May 2018
How to Live in London on a Budget by The Frugal Fox. Naively, I moved to London when I was 18, thinking I could take on the world and live as an adult. What I didn’t realise was what a...
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alone-back-view-boardwalk

Broke Girl’s Survival Guide to Blue Monday

mmMarie Ellis·14th January 2018
Broke Girl’s Survival Guide to Blue Monday Blue Monday – coined the most depressing day of the year – always falls on the third Monday of the New Year. Mondays can always be tough, but when you are broke after...
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Bournemouth Beach

How to survive a Bank Holiday weekend on a budget!

mmMarie Ellis·25th August 2017
Almost 7 million Brits are planning a holiday at home for August Bank Holiday – so you’re not alone! VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey shows that 6.9 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK...
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EMERGENCY-FUND

How to save for an emergency fund on a budget

mmMarie Ellis·5th February 2017
How anyone can afford to save for an ’emergency fund’ living in the city on a modest budget is beyond me. Don’t get me wrong, when you are living from paycheck to paycheck. Every month has its emergencies. A bill...
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Stephen Bailey

Can the working class make it in the expensive arts?

mmStephen Bailey·27th January 2017
ARTS CLASS: Can the working class afford to make it in the expensive arts? l started comedy, as a hobby after I moved to London…and I soon fell in love, says Stephen Bailey.  As a dreamer, one who openly loves...
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Stay safe on New Year’s Eve

mmMarie Ellis·31st December 2016
New Year’s Eve is upon us! Not sure what you have planned tonight, whether it is staying in with friends/family/the other half.  One thing is certain if you are going out tonight, then make sure your personal safety remains a...
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Beyond my wildest means by Stephen Bailey

mmStephen Bailey·27th November 2016
Beyond my wildest means This week I have been in Glasgow, Manchester, York, Reading and Lancaster – and I am pooped. Travelling so much (albeit for work), allows you to get a glimpse of the country, all its beauty and...
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Amazon

5 reasons to download this spending app today

mmMarie Ellis·9th September 2016
5 reasons to download this app today! Budgeting is something I have never been good at. In fact, I SUCKED at it despite all of my efforts over the years. I always made an annual and monthly budget. Yet I couldn’t...
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Broke Girl in the City – The Beginning

mmMarie Ellis·31st August 2016
Broke Girl in the City – The beginning I started Broke Girl in the City just after the Brexit Vote. I lost my job that day. So rather than feel sorry for myself. I started a blog – finally. I...
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Prezzo Pizza £5

National Pizza Day – £5 deal on all pizzas

mmbrokegirlinthecity·9th February 2026
National Pizza Day (9 Feb) – Prezzo Italian slices the price for World Pizza Day – £5 deal on all pizzas  This National Pizza Day, 9th February 2026, Prezzo Italian is celebrating the nation’s favourite food in the most delicious...
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Stilton Chocolates

STILTON CHOCOLATES: A CHEF’S DREAM THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

mmbrokegirlinthecity·8th February 2026
STILTON CHOCOLATES: GARY HUNTER ON WHY 1912 STILTON IS A CHEF’S DREAM THIS VALENTINE’S DAY This Valentine’s Day, Britain’s most iconic blue cheese is stepping away from tradition. It is entering a world of indulgent romance. Stilton appears in exclusive...
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St Martin-In-The-Fields Presents Space By Luxmuralis

mmbrokegirlinthecity·7th February 2026
ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS PRESENTS SPACE BY LUXMURALIS SPACE at St Martin-in-the-Fields runs from 17th – 21st February. Tickets from £8. Info here https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/whats-on/space-by-luxmuralis/ After its incredible sell-out success across the UK, St Martin’s forms the backdrop to Space. A magical cosmic...
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