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Oscars 2026 Winners: How Our Predictions Scored 3 Out of 4

The Oscars 2026 winners are in. We got 3 out of 4 right, but our bold Best Picture call fell short. Here’s the full breakdown.
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March 16, 2026
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Best Investment ISA 2026 – Top Picks Before the Deadline

Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Picking the best investment ISA matters more than ever this year. The 5 April 2027 deadline is the one to plan …
By Stiv
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March 16, 2026
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UK Mortgage Rates Rising: What the Middle East Conflict Means for Your Bills

Originally published: 15 March 2026. Reviewed for accuracy: 10 June 2026. This is a dated news post tied to specific events in early 2026; it is not intended as evergreen advice. By Stiv · …
By Stiv
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March 15, 2026
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Oscars 2026 Predictions: Our Team Picks for Tonight’s Academy Awards

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March 15, 2026
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Cheapest Investment App UK (2026) – FX Fees Compared

Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Foreign exchange fees quietly eat into your returns whenever you buy US or European shares from the UK. So which is …
By Stiv
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March 15, 2026
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How to Switch from ChatGPT to Claude (and Take Your History With You)

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By Stiv
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March 14, 2026

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Last updated: 9 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 advice. This article contains affiliate …
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July 3, 2024
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Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I've had a Nationwide mortgage since 2021 and have been making regular overpayments using Sprive and manual standing orders throughout that …
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September 28, 2025
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Last updated: 4 May 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Retro gaming in the UK is having a moment. Actually, it is having much more than a moment. The global retro …
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May 4, 2026
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Last updated: 21 April 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance A brand new MacBook Air costs over £1,000. A refurbished laptop with the same specs, a 12-month warranty, and a 30-day …
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April 21, 2026
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An honest Huel Bars review after two months: handy, vegan and nutrient-dense, but dense, dry and not quite a meal.
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June 7, 2026
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Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I've been using Sprive with my Nationwide mortgage since October 2021, making £100 monthly overpayments through the app. This post is …
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May 5, 2026

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