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Best Christmas Gifts UK 2026

The best Christmas gifts UK shops have in 2026: twenty-one new finds from £15 to £295, most of them from museum and gallery shops.
By Stiv
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September 27, 2026
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Art Lovers · Artists · Arts & Culture · New home

Soho Home Art: The Rise Art Collection and the Artists Worth Knowing

Soho Home art is chosen by Rise Art and runs from £295 to £10,000. Six artists worth knowing, editions versus originals, and when the member discount pays.
By Tristan
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September 26, 2026
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Arts & Culture · Bookworms · Personal finance

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds Review: Our Book of the Month

Our Book of the Month: Girls Just Wanna Have Funds by Female Invest. The friendliest first investing book I have read, and the one place it leaves a UK reader short. Prices, formats and …
By Tristan
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September 25, 2026
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Consumer Tech · Reviews · Self-care Champion · Technology lover

Philips OneBlade Review UK: 4/5 After Five Years

Five years with the same Philips OneBlade. One handle, a new blade every four months, and blades that work out at £1.65 a month. Here is what wore out, which blade I stopped buying, …
By Stiv
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September 24, 2026
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Buying Guides · Consumer Tech · Smart Home · Technology lover

Best Smart Home Starter Kit UK 2026: Apple, Google or Alexa

Three ways into a smart home and one box you replace if you change your mind. Apple, Google and Alexa priced side by side, plus the Matter kit that works with all three.
By Stiv
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September 23, 2026
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Buying Guides · Consumer Tech · Money saving · Technology lover

Best Refurbished AirPods UK 2026: Where to Buy and What It Saves

Refurbished AirPods UK prices at Back Market, Amazon Renewed and Apple, set against the cheapest new price at Argos, AO and Currys.
By Stiv
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September 22, 2026
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Feliway vs Pet Remedy: Which Calming Plug In Is Best? (2026)

Last updated: March 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. If you have got an …
By Stiv
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April 3, 2026
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Finance · Investing · Personal finance · Reviews · Services

Stock Events App Review: A Portfolio Tracker Worth Your Time?

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. CoolCuration is not authorised …
By Stiv
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June 4, 2025
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Finance · UK Made

UK Budget 2025 Explained: What It Means for Your Money

Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research or consult a …
By Stiv
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November 26, 2025
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Money saving · Reviews · Saving · Services · Technology lover · UK Made

SMARTY Review UK: Is It Worth Switching in 2026?

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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September 11, 2025
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Buying Guides · Technology lover

Best SIM Only Deals UK 2026: Honest Mobile, Smarty and giffgaff

Last updated: 4 October 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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March 26, 2026
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Discount · Finance · Personal finance · Reviews

Is Sprive Any Good? Honest UK Verdict for Homeowners

Last updated: 19 July 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Quick context before the verdict: I pay a Nationwide mortgage myself and have put £100 a month through Sprive since October …
By Stiv
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April 4, 2024

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