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How Does Sprive AutoSave Work?

Sprive AutoSave2026 Guide How Sprive AutoSave decides what to move each month Last updated: 19 July 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have run my Nationwide mortgage through Sprive since …
By Stiv
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June 22, 2026
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Gift Guide · Shopping

Best Graduation Gifts 2026: 16 Cool, Unexpected UK Finds

The best graduation gifts for 2026: 16 design-led, unexpected UK finds for the creative, the traveller and the first-flat starter. Cool, not tat.
By Stiv
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June 21, 2026
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Buying Guides · Consumer Tech · Gift Guide

Best E-Readers UK 2026: Kindle, Kobo and reMarkable

Kindle, Kobo or reMarkable? Our pick of the best e-readers in the UK for 2026, for every budget and a splurge for note-takers.
By Stiv
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June 20, 2026
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Mortgage · Personal finance · Reviews · Saving

Tembo Money Review UK

My honest Tembo Money review after years of real use: HomeSaver rates, Lifetime ISAs, the mortgage service and the referral, tested for UK savers.
By Stiv
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June 18, 2026
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Finance · Personal finance · Reviews

Tom Insurance Review (UK): My Honest Take

Last updated: 14 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional or financial advice. Cool Factor: …
By Stiv
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June 14, 2026
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Carbon conscious · Self-care Champion · UK Made

Wype Original vs Soothe: Which Should You Buy?

Wype just dropped a new Soothe gel for sensitive skin. I've used Original for a year and Soothe for three months, so here's the honest, first-hand verdict on which to buy. #Wype #EcoBathroom #SustainableLiving …
By Stiv
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June 8, 2026
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Best Investment ISA 2026 – Top Picks Before the Deadline

Last updated: 6 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Best investment ISA2026 Edit The best investment ISA for every kind of UK investor Finding the best investment ISA in 2026 …
By Stiv
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March 16, 2026
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Banking · Money · Personal finance

Is Monzo Max Worth It? I Priced the Three Policies

Last updated: 21 September 2026. I checked every Monzo figure and every comparison price on this page that day. By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate or …
By Stiv
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September 29, 2026
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Arts & Culture · Bookworms

Nineteen Eighty-Four Review: Our Book of the Month

Last updated: 25 August 2026 By Tristan · Arts, exhibitions and creative culture This is an opinion piece. Views expressed are the author's own and do not constitute professional advice. This article contains affiliate …
By Tristan
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August 25, 2026
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Buying Guides · Smart Home · Tech News · Technology lover

Best Portable Speakers UK 2026: 12 We’d Actually Buy

Last updated: 11 May 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Long before the AirPods era, before Sonos was on every shelf, before "Bluetooth speaker" stopped sounding faintly novel, there was the …
By Stiv
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May 11, 2026
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Artists

Must-See Art Exhibitions in London This February 2025

London’s art scene is buzzing with an exciting lineup of exhibitions this February, spanning everything from contemporary commentary to historical masterpieces. Whether you’re drawn to immersive digital experiences, provocative installations, or rare retrospectives, there’s …
By Stiv
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February 2, 2025
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Apps · Cashback · Money · Mortgage

What Is a Sprive Boost? Seven Days, and What It Actually Pays

A Sprive boost lifts your cashback rate for seven days, and it arrives on its own. What mine paid, and why Supercharge is a display toggle rather than extra cashback.
By Stiv
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October 4, 2026

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