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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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Best Commuter Backpacks UK 2026

Eleven commuter backpacks from £45 to £450, every price checked in Britain on 28 August 2026, and one honest downside named for every single pick.
By Stiv
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August 29, 2026
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PETKIT Purobot Max 3 Review: Two Years of PuraMax, Two Weeks of This

Two years on a PETKIT PuraMax 2, then two weeks on the new Purobot Max 3. The odour control is the real win, the weighing is the underrated one, and Amazon is £130 cheaper …
By Stiv
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August 28, 2026
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Energy Price Cap October 2026: What the £60 Rise Means

Last updated: 17 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance EnergyOfgem · October 2026 Up £60 a year, and two right answers Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap October 2026 on …
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August 27, 2026
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Best Women’s Health Books UK: 5 Guides Worth Reading

Five women's health books that answer the hard questions on periods, endometriosis, fertility treatment, HRT and the gender health gap.
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August 26, 2026
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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 …
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August 25, 2026

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Current accounts2026 Edit The best current account is the one you actually enjoy opening Picking the best current account in 2026 is no longer just about interest. It is about the app you tap …
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July 23, 2026
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September's App of the Month: (Not Boring) Camera, the free iPhone camera app with real dials, a dozen click sounds and film styles applied before you press the shutter. Apple made it a 2026 …
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September 17, 2026
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Seven recipe boxes, ranked for dark evenings and a suspiciously warm September. Real per-portion prices, the postcodes each one refuses to deliver to, and one genuine flaw per box. No sponsored placements.
By Stiv
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August 17, 2026
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What is investment risk UK? Learn the types of risk, how to manage them, and where to start investing with confidence. Beginner-friendly guide.
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April 8, 2026
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Last updated: 22 March 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 …
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March 23, 2026
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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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