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Cheapflation is on the rise - the silent squeeze on budget food shopping
Cheap doesn’t reliably mean good value anymore. In fact, it’s often where shoppers are being squeezed the hardest.
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January decluttering? Don't donate this yet: the everyday items that could be worth £50+
Some of the most ordinary things people donate, chuck or sell for pennies are quietly worth decent money.
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Top jobs in 2026 where you don’t need experience
Here are seven jobs where you can start fresh in 2026 - no experience or qualifications needed.
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National Divorce Day: the money admin that helps you feel steady again
Money can feel overwhelming after a divorce – not because you’re bad with it, but because it stops being a team sport and a lot of your assumptions of your overall financial picture will have changed.
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The match-the-spend challenge: enjoy the coffee, save the same amount
If every money tip you’ve ever seen starts with “stop buying coffee”, this one is going to feel refreshingly realistic.
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Save over £1,000 with the 52 week challenge - see how
Stick with it and by the end of the year, you’ll have £1,378 in your pot; that’s a tidy sum for Christmas, a weekend away, or just peace of mind.
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