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Monzo investment fees cut: what it means and whether it’s worth it

Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Quick take: Monzo investment fees were cut in February 2026 from 0.45% to 0.25% a year (or from 0.35% to 0.20% …
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February 17, 2026
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Google Pixel Watch 4 review (UK): gorgeous, clever, and very “pick a side”

Last updated: 17 February 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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February 17, 2026
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Best Investment Referral Deals in the UK (2026): Free Shares, Fee-Free Months, Easy Bonuses

Last updated: 22 August 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance Looking for the best investment referral deals in the UK? This guide rounds up the top offers right now, from free …
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February 16, 2026
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Zopa Biscuit vs Chase cashback, interest, fees & referral bonuses

Last updated: 22 August 2026 This article contains affiliate or referral links. If you click through and sign up I may earn a commission or referral bonus at no extra cost to you. It …
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February 15, 2026
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Sprive overpayment rules: limits, fees & what to check (UK)

Last updated: 19 July 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have been overpaying my Nationwide mortgage since October 2021, using both Sprive and manual payments, so the notes below reflect …
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February 8, 2026
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Mobbin review: is it worth it?

Last updated: 22 August 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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February 8, 2026
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MacBook Neo Review UK 2026: Is Apple’s Budget Laptop Worth It?

Last updated: 4 September 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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March 26, 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.
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August 30, 2026
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Google Pixel Watch 4 review (UK): gorgeous, clever, and very “pick a side”

Last updated: 17 February 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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February 17, 2026
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HP Colour Laser 150nw Review UK 2026: Do Not Buy

Last updated: 24 May 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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May 24, 2026
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Best Board Games for Adults UK 2026: 13 We’d Actually Play

The 13 board games for adults we would actually play in 2026, from cheap party classics to heavy strategy, with UK prices and honest, mood-by-mood picks.
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July 22, 2026
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Sprive vs Plum vs Chip: Honest Comparison (2026)

Last updated: 20 August 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 comparison is …
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April 29, 2026

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