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21h ago
Wondering how to become an influencer? Discover the best ways to make money from your interests by growing a dedicated following on social media.
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Who doesn't want to make some cash doing what they love? Luckily, it's easier than ever to pursue your goals using social media. Thousands of influencers in the UK are making a full-time income from their Instagram or TikTok accounts.
With an engaged following, you can turn your favourite pastimes into a career with sponsored posts, partnerships and all-expenses-paid trips. Imagine living your dream lif ..read more
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1w ago
Sky Sports isn't known for being cheap. But don't give up hope of getting an affordable subscription just yet – we've found ways to lower the monthly costs.
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As a broadcaster of Premier League football, Formula 1, golf, tennis, boxing (... the list goes on), the range of sports on Sky Sports is hard to beat.
But, if you're on this page, we're assuming you know that the subscription can be pricey – at least when paid at full price.
Luckily for you, though, we've found deals that can save you £100s each year on a Sky Sports subscription.
Prices are correct at t ..read more
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3w ago
Buying gift cards for discounted prices is the ultimate money-saving hack. We reveal how to get more for your cash when shopping for vouchers.
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While gift cards are usually bought as presents for others, you'll probably feel tempted to buy them for yourself when you see how much money you can save.
Maybe you're planning to spend £20 somewhere? If you find a £20 gift card for the reduced price of £15, you'll save 25% with minimal effort.
Combine the below tips with the top ways to get free Amazon vouchers to massively reduce your shop ..read more
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1M ago
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Oftentimes, your housemates at university end up as friends for life. They're the people you begin your journey with, and might well end it with too.
To make a great first impression, it's important to always try to be a great housemate and hopefully set an example that rubs off on others. So with that in mind, let us share some top tips to help you be the perfect flatmate.
Be sociable and friendly
Flying the nest for the first time can be exciting for some, yet daunting for others – so organising 'together' time is a great way of encouraging a supportive ho ..read more
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1M ago
Good, cheap wine isn't always easy to come by. But, after comparing a range of supermarket wines under £5, we've found some excellent offers. Discover our top picks.
Whether you prefer red, white, rosé or sparkling wine, you'll likely know that finding a tasty one on a budget can be a challenge.
However, we've done the hard work for you and taste-tested cheap wines to find the best options. Very selfless of us, we know.
Every wine we tried for this guide cost us under £5 per 75cl (prices were correct at the time of writing).
You can get budget wines in most supermarkets, but we were particula ..read more
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2M ago
Has the best-before date on your carton of eggs come and gone? How about the dusty jar of honey at the back of your cupboard? Before you bin them, read this.
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The UK wastes millions of tonnes of food every year. It's hard to comprehend so much waste.
But some food is thrown away while still safe to eat, often due to best-before dates getting confused with use-by dates, which are very different.
Knowing that key difference will introduce you to one of our favourite money-saving tips: buying ..read more
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3M ago
Rent struggles, shoddy housing and homelessness are just some of the many issues explored in the National Student Accommodation Survey 2024.
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The eighth annual National Student Accommodation Survey asked over 1,000 students about their experiences with managing the costs of housing at university.
This survey's results reflect a key concern of ours and others within the higher education sector, that recent below-inflation increases to Maintenance Loans are getting baked into the system, especially for students from England. As a result ..read more
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4M ago
Has your flight been delayed for over three hours or cancelled completely? You could be entitled to up to £520 in compensation.
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One of the worst things about travelling is unexpected delays or cancellations. Nobody wants to be stranded at the airport when they could be enjoying their holiday (or be back at home after a long trip).
There is a silver lining – if your flight has been delayed or cancelled, you could be eligible for compensation. This is still the case even if it's been a couple of years since your delayed or cancelled flight.
While you may ha ..read more
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5M ago
Keen to start an online store? Compare your options to find the best website builder for your e-commerce business.
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There are some brilliant e-commerce website builders to choose from. However, the platform that's right for one business might not be the best for another.
When choosing a website builder, think specifically about the priorities of your store. Do you need a platform that gives you access to a specific number of staff accounts? Or are you a small business owner looking for the cheapest plan possible?
To help you speed up your comparison of each pl ..read more
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5M ago
New to e-commerce, or looking to expand your portfolio of websites? Whatever your level of experience, starting a Shopify store may well be the perfect route for you.
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If you're keen to start making money from e-commerce, try Shopify.
As a platform, it's used by a huge range of businesses, from small stores that people run as side hustles, to large-scale global brands such as Gymshark and Kylie Cosmetics.
We'll talk you through the process of creating a Shopify store below, before going through ways to increase your earnings on the platform.
So if you're int ..read more