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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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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 …
By Stiv
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August 22, 2026
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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
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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 …
By Stiv
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August 18, 2026

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We bought both compact purifiers so you don't have to. One costs £150 more, skips HEPA and locks you into an app rated 3.8 out of 5. Full honest verdict inside. #airpurifier #dyson #sansair …
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August 9, 2026
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Last updated: 9 June 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance This checklist covered the 2025/26 tax year, which ended at midnight on 5 April 2026. The deadlines and allowances described below …
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March 30, 2026
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A Sprive boost lifts your cashback rate for seven days, and it arrives on its own. What mine paid, and why Supercharge is a display toggle rather than extra cashback.
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October 4, 2026
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Last updated: 17 September 2026 By Stiv · Design, technology and personal finance I have a Nationwide mortgage and have been testing mortgage overpayment tools since 2021, including Sprive alongside manual standing orders and …
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April 1, 2026
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Last updated: 16 May 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. Cool Factor: 2/5 This …
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May 16, 2026
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The best refurbished iPads to buy in the UK in 2026, ranked by who they suit, with Back Market and Amazon Renewed compared so you can pick the cheapest route.
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June 29, 2026

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