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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

Apps · Consumer Tech · Reviews

Structured App Review UK 2026: The Day Planner That Sticks

Our first App of the Month. Structured turns your day into one visual timeline, it is free to start, and Apple made it a 2026 Design Award finalist for Inclusivity. Here is what it …

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August 22, 2026

Banking · Money · Personal finance

Monzo Perks and Max Price Increase 2026: Every New Price

Monzo Perks goes from £7 to £9 a month and Max from £17 to £19. Here are all the new plan prices, the dates that matter, and the honest maths.

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August 22, 2026

Apps · Cashback · Money · Mortgage

Which Supermarkets Does Sprive Support?

Seven supermarkets. Seven rates. One catch: the cashback never reaches your bank account, it goes straight at your mortgage. Here's exactly what Sprive pays at Tesco, ASDA, M&S and the rest, taken from my …

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August 18, 2026

Buying Guides · Foodie · Lifestyle · Money saving

Best Meal Kits UK 2026: What We’d Actually Order This Autumn

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.

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August 17, 2026

Arts & Culture · LGBTQ+ · London · Reviews · Theatre lover

Pride National Theatre Review: A Five Star Musical

Miners and lesbians and gays, 1984, one scaffold set and a room full of people openly weeping. Pride at the National Theatre is the best night we have had in a theatre this year. …

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August 16, 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

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.

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September 22, 2026

Carbon conscious · Discount · Self-care Champion · Services · UK Made

Wype Review UK – Is This Wet Wipe Alternative Worth It?

Last updated: 24 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. This article contains affiliate …

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November 11, 2025

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.

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September 10, 2026

Gift Guide · Gift Guides · Perfumist · Reviews · Technology lover

What Perfume Do Billionaires Wear? The Honest Answer (2026)

Last updated: 26 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. This post contains links …

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December 24, 2025

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 …

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November 26, 2025

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