The Need for Financial Education: Insights from HSBC UK Survey
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...
Discover Camden Courtyard: A Unique Open-Air Experience in Camden Town
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
Switching to Clean Eating and a Healthy Lifestyle on a Budget
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,...
A Beginner’s Guide to DIY Business Graphics: Simple Techniques That Work
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...
Top tips to supercharge your pension this tax year
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...
NHS prescription charges from 1 May 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...
Tax cuts to National Insurance for 29 million workers.
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...
ISAs turn 25: Who holds them and how much?
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...
Spring Budget 2024 – Your ten key takeaways
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How to get the perfect night’s sleep: Simba – Style.
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...
YOKO ONO: MUSIC OF THE MIND at Tate Modern
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,...
Swipe left for debt: financial red flags on a date
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...
Tesco announces major double Clubcard points event
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...
8.5 million people are planning to take a break from alcohol this January
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...
Take Part In Our UKMB Xmas Campaign- GIVEORGIFT
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Borderline – an exhibition by Amelia Dolan
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,...
How To Accessorise Your Summer Outfits
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Barbie Fans – cheapest movie ticket prices for UK Cinemas Revealed.
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...
The cost of alcohol: effects of the cost-of-living crisis.
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...
Capturing the Moment – Tate Modern
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Skipton launches UK’s first 100% LTV Mortgage exclusively for renters.
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...
Top Tips to Care For Your Feet and Legs.
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...
Wembley Park provides an iconic backdrop to watch the King’s Coronation.
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...
TESCO opens its doors to its first-ever pub to celebrate the Coronation.
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,...
How To Master The ‘Pilates Princess’ Look
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Ten Ways to Celebrate the Bank Holiday Weekend in London.
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...
London is ranked as Europe’s Best City for 2023
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Wowcher: Up to 75% off King’s Coronation!
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Charlotte Church’s dream becomes reality – The Dreaming retreat in Wales is now open.
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...
Smart Money People invest in money blog, Be Clever With Your Cash.
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...
Self-Care Tips When Budgeting
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Eco-Friendly Swaps To Contribute Towards Sustainability
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Interview with businessman and actor Luke Dejahang.
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...
Millions set to abandon their savings goals today
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...
The Visionary Arts Awards 2023
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London Fashion Week joins forces with OXFAM to make a stand against throwaway fashion
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Mummy, I’m Home! One in Five Move Back Home Due to Cost-of-Living Crisis
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...
To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.
“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...
Ghosted film review – a new British romantic comedy
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...
Valentine’s Gifts That Actually Have Meaning Attached
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...
The cost of loving: £2bn spent on Valentine’s Day this year
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...
Millennials are the first generation to close the gender savings gap
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...
The Most Influential Fashion Brands Driving Fashion Today
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...
The cost of being single: £860 a month, and two-thirds of your financial resilience
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...
You can do it! Believe in yourself
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One in five people borrow money to pay for food and essential bills.
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...
50 Simple Money-Saving Tips To Get Your New Year Off To A Positive Start
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,...
Crypto asset investors advised to declare gains (and losses) in tax returns as the deadline looms.
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...
Last chance to book a Wowcher Mystery Holiday Deal!
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,...
One in five aged 35-54 believe they will never be homeowners
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Millions to receive £900 Cost of Living Payments
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...
9 million people plan to go alcohol-free this January. Will you?
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...
10 New Year’s Resolutions for a Happier, Healthier 2023
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How to Manage Social Anxiety at Christmas
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...
Cost of Christmas: 1 in 10 Gen Z employees can’t attend their work Christmas party
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...
Lands’ End quilted and padded coats perfect for the cold winter
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...
Five ways to give ethically this Christmas according to the experts
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How to cope with your debt issues by Smart Money People
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...
Trend Z: 18-24-year-olds spend £574 a year on the latest fashion trends
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...
Expert tips for coping with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
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...
How the impact of higher interest rates will reduce property prices
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...
Get a Red Carpet / Classy Christmas Party Look on a Budget
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...
A fifth of UK adults will reduce insurance products this year
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...
Young Londoners to Access All Areas at City Hall for World Mental Health Day
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...
Maxim Announces Exhibition at Miart Gallery London during Frieze Week
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...
Money Saving Tips from Gemma Bird aka Money Mum
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...
What the £400 discount means for household budgets
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...
More than a million private renters hit with a rent hike in the last month
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...
Chancellor delivers small business policy in mini-Budget
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...
What the Mini-Budget means for you
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...
Chancellor announces new Growth Plan with biggest package of tax cuts in generations
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...
£400 energy bills discount to support households this winter
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...
Interview with Louise Havell: Shooting with Lives
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Interview with Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky Fringe
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New Habits That You Can Start Today to Support Wellness
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...
Abigoliah Schamaun: Legally Cheeky Fringe
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Vegan brand MONAT brings two-day Discovery Pop-Up Shop to London
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...
Interview with Michael Gunning: Debt Free London Series.
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...
Wembley Park Paves the Way for Pride’s 50th Anniversary
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...
Debt Free London launch helpline for LGBTQI+ community Pride Month.
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 @...
Interview with Sinitta: Debt Free London Series
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...
Why Is London Such A Good Place To Visit?
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...
Interest rates rise at the fastest pace for over 30 years: what it means for you.
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...
Have you been ghosting me?
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,...
How to save money while shopping for clothes.
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...
Thousands promised in cost of living benefits.
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...
Roof East is hosting a Lizzo-themed part-ay
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The Value Of Taking Care Of Your Dental Health
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...
Lee Simeone returns with a new album ‘Before the Internet’
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...
Dignitas launching ‘Digiverse’ Collectibles featuring their iconic digi mascot
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Jamie Alimorad returns with his latest single ‘Break the Fall’
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Issho-ni – London’s only Japanese Bottomless Brunch!
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...
Rooftop Film Club’s accessible cinema screenings for Deaf Awareness Week
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...
Nearly 1 in 5 UK adults have considered buying a holiday let property
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...
The Ultimate Guide to London Travel for College Kids
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,...
Are part of your life ripe for outsourcing?
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...
Cash and marry: how a partner can help you save money
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...
Easter is about being intentional with your time.
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....
Market House Brixton Launch with Wingmans Chicken
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...
UK Money Bloggers offer Top Tips to help save and make money
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...
Her Skin Interview – Confident
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...
Power of Three – 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...
Anna Aarons: from Amy to Eva
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...
Act Now: “It’s #MeterReadingDay.”
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...
Men more positive about their finances despite relying more on debt
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....
Lucky Dips: Eve-Yasmine releases amazing neon music video
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...
5 ways to prepare for ‘Awful April.’
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...
Nathalie Miranda drops high-octane dance-pop ‘Is This Love’
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Chancellor’s Spring Statement to ease the rising cost of living
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...
Discover the Top 8 Italian Restaurants in Naples
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....
Anshu Bahanda Wellness Curated Podcast
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Join the MoneySavingExpert Credit Club.
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How to survive a Bank Holiday weekend on a budget!
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...
How to save for an emergency fund on a budget
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...
Can the working class make it in the expensive arts?
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...
Stay safe on New Year’s Eve
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...
Beyond my wildest means by Stephen Bailey
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...
5 reasons to download this spending app today
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...
Broke Girl in the City – The Beginning
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...
Adorable Baby Gifts with Cosy Practical Picks
Adorable Baby Gifts with Cosy Practical Picks Christmas is a magical time, especially for the tiniest members of the family! Are you looking for thoughtful baby gifts? Bringing joy and comfort to a baby. It should also make parents’ lives...
Jack Skipper offers free Scalextric sets in a surprise parking fine prank
DRIVERS’ DELIGHT: TIKTOK COMEDIAN PRANKS MANCHESTER DRIVERS & GIVES PARKING FINES A U-TURN Jack Skipper, a TikTok comedian, entertained the city streets recently crowned as the parking fine hotspot. Manchester’s PCN rate is a whopping 901%. It is 33% higher...
10 Tips to Save Money During the Holidays (But Still Have Fun)
10 Tips to Save Money During the Holidays (But Still Have Fun) This end-of-the-year season is about meeting with loved ones and having the time of your life. However, it shouldn’t put you into debt when all is said and...
