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Is Monzo Perks Worth It? A Year of Paying for It

A year of paying £9 a month for Monzo Perks, with the honest maths on what I actually claim and what earns nothing.
By Stiv
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September 2, 2026
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Energy · Money saving · Personal finance

Should You Fix Your Energy Tariff Before October?

Last updated: 13 October 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance EnergyFix or float · October 2026 Ofgem says fix. I checked the sums. Ofgem reckons you can beat the October cap …
By Stiv
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August 31, 2026
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Arts & Culture · LGBTQ+ · London · Reviews

V&A LGBTQIA+ Tour Review: The Free Queer Tour Worth Planning Around

Free, monthly, unbooked and almost unknown. A queer walk through the V&A with a volunteer guide, and the case for going in person.
By Stiv
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August 30, 2026
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Best of Amazon · Buying Guides · Commuter · Designers · UK Made

Best Commuter Backpacks UK 2026

Eleven commuter backpacks from £45 to £450, every price checked in Britain on 28 August 2026, and one honest downside named for every single pick.
By Stiv
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August 29, 2026
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Cat Lovers · Homebodies · Pets · Reviews · Smart Home

PETKIT Purobot Max 3 Review: Two Years of PuraMax, Two Weeks of This

Two years on a PETKIT PuraMax 2, then two weeks on the new Purobot Max 3. The odour control is the real win, the weighing is the underrated one, and Amazon is £130 cheaper …
By Stiv
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August 28, 2026
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Energy · Money saving · Personal finance

Energy Price Cap October 2026: What the £60 Rise Means

Last updated: 17 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance EnergyOfgem · October 2026 Up £60 a year, and two right answers Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap October 2026 on …
By Stiv
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August 27, 2026
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Must-See Art Exhibitions in London This August 2024

Must-See Art Exhibitions in London This August 2024 London's art scene is buzzing with vibrant and thought-provoking exhibitions this August. Whether you're an avid art enthusiast or simply looking to explore something new, the …
By Stiv
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August 4, 2024
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Finance · Services

Robinhood $50K Referral Offer: Has It Ended? (Latest Update)

Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate and referral links, which are paid links. If you click one and buy or sign up, I …
By Stiv
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June 14, 2025
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Apps · Finance · Personal finance · Reviews

Chip App Review UK 2026: 3 Years Tested, Rates, Prize Saver, Fees

Last updated: 10 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This Chip app review UK draws on three and a half years of my personal daily use, starting 3 November 2022, …
By Stiv
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April 26, 2026
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Audiophiles · Consumer Tech · Reviews

Loop Earplugs Review: Two Years With the Quiet 2, Switch 2 and Dream

Two years. Three pairs. One broken case. My honest Loop earplugs review, including the bit Loop will not tell you about the fit.
By Stiv
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July 11, 2026
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Arts & Culture · Film · London · Movie Buff · Reviews

The Odyssey IMAX 70mm Review: Worth It at BFI Waterloo?

Nolan's Odyssey on a 15-perf celluloid print at BFI Waterloo. Overwhelming craft, a career-best Matt Damon, one unforgettable Circe scene, two castings that do not work and a sound mix that buries the dialogue. …
By Tristan
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August 9, 2026
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Arts & Culture · London · Reviews

CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso Brixton Review: FREE SPIRITS Live

Sting narrates a fake wellness clinic, two Argentinians play rap, reggae, rock and then a full rave, and nobody at Brixton sits down for ninety minutes. Our first live music review, and it is …
By Stiv
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September 8, 2026

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