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Banking · Money · Personal finance

Monzo Perks vs Max: Which Plan Should You Pay For?

The gap between Monzo Perks and Max is £10 a month, and it buys three insurance policies. Priced honestly against buying them separately.
By Stiv
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September 15, 2026
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Comparisons · Cost of living · Foodie

Huel vs Real Food: Is Meal Replacement Actually Cheaper?

Last updated: 14 September 2026. Every figure in this Huel vs real food comparison was priced on huel.com and tesco.com on 7 September 2026. By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Affiliate disclosure: …
By Stiv
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September 14, 2026
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Artists · Designers · Gift Guide

Cheap Gifts That Look Expensive: 14 UK Picks Under £25

Twenty pounds buys a Cecily Brown. Fourteen things under £25 from gallery shops and deadstock dealers, every price checked this week. The trick is buying after the exhibition closes.
By Stiv
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September 13, 2026
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Audiophiles · Best of Amazon · Technology lover

Best budget turntables UK: seven decks under £300

TurntablesLast updated: 11 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
By Stiv
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September 12, 2026
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Arts & Culture · Designers · Exhibitions · London

London Design Festival 2026: What to See

London Design Festival 2026 runs 12 to 20 September. Eleven picks, what is free, what is ticketed, and the day that gets you eight.
By Tristan
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September 11, 2026
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Apple · Buying Guides · Consumer Tech · Tech News · Technology lover

iPhone 18 Pro UK Price: Every Tier and Date

Apple's UK prices are in. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at £1,199, the Pro Max at £1,299, and the foldable iPhone Duo at £1,999. Every tier and both launch dates.
By Stiv
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September 10, 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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Cat Lovers · Dog Lovers · Pets · Services

Best Pet Insurance UK 2026 – Honest Comparison From Real Pet Owners

Last updated: 10 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
By Stiv
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April 17, 2026
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Discount · Finance · Reviews · Self-care Champion · Services · UK Made

Farewill Review 2026: Best Online Will Writing Service UK?

Last updated: 10 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 …
By Stiv
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December 7, 2025
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Saving · Services

Winter Energy Saving Tips: Cut Your Heating Bills and Stay Warm

Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral …
By Stiv
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November 4, 2025
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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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Discount · Finance · Money · Money saving · Referral Guides · Saving · Services · UK Deals

Best Referral Offers UK 2026: £400+ in Rewards (Stacking Guide)

UK Referral Offers2026 Edit The best referral offers UK, stacked in the right order Last updated: 22 August 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have been stacking UK referral offers …
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December 31, 2025

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