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A third began thinking about preparing for Christmas as early as January 2025

More than a third of adults have started budgeting for Christmas

29 per cent believe the word ‘cash’ may die out entirely one day

Poll shows cash divide - Gen Z say ‘paper' while Boomers say 'cash'

A third of medical professional believe beds are currently blocked by people in hospital who would be able to go home sooner

NHS bed blocking crisis fuelled by poor quality incontinence care

British rap legend Lady Leshurr launches new diss track single 'We Run This Glaze' to support Krispy Kreme's "Faux-G Upgrade."

Rapper Lady Leshurr launches diss track aimed at Krispy Kreme 'dupes'

Tripping over featured in the top 10

The top things Brits laugh at - when they know they shouldn't

62 per cent of businesses are prioritising their protection against savvy scammers

Ad Feature New AI tool set to bust fraudsters and tackle money laundering

More than half of homeowners are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value

Britain’s top ten modern status symbols for the home

Who are the highest earning DJs on Spotify in 2025 - and are any performing at Creamfields this year?

The highest paid DJs on Spotify, and will they be at Creamfields 2025?

Visiting a theme park is a summer must for 23 per cent for Gen Z

Gen Z's dream summer includes five festivals and four trips abroad

The 1997 Purple Bentley Turbo R, previously owned by Noel Gallagher, is currently for sale for £1.2 million on AutoTrader.

Noel Gallagher's 1997 Bentley up for sale for a cool £1.2 million

Eminem is suing Meta, the owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, over 243 cases of copyright infringement on their platforms.

Eminem to sue Meta for $109 million over copyright infringement

As more people are struggling to pull money together to attend UK festivals, what five are considered the best value-for-money in 2025?

What are the five UK festivals this year worth their ticket prices?

A poll of 2,000 adults, 18 per cent identify as a ‘cautious calculator'

Four in 10 Brits keep money affairs private - are you one of them?

2,000 Brits took the survey

Revealed: Best British Eurovision entries of all time ranked

What 15 songs that are competing at Eurovision 2025 are doing huge numbers of streaming services this year?

15 Eurovision 2025 entries already making their mark through streaming

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Lucky UK savers win £1 million in May 2025 Premium Bonds draw - list
Check your numbers - thousands of savers have scooped big wins in this month’s draw 💸
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Taylor Shaw is campaigning for football referees to wear body cameras after receiving verbal abuse

Top 20 rules changes football fans would like to see implemented

Brits feel some aspects of their own life are ‘out of control’ – from family life to work and finances.

Brits want control in life as over 'half' feel overwhelmed

The rename was to inspire thousands of London marathon runners to keep up their pace at the hardest part of the course

A hotel renamed to the ‘Keep Go-Inn’ to inspire marathon runners

Poll reveals that more than a third of women have experienced gender discrimination while running their business

One in three women suffer gender discrimination running their business

From signed guitars to... a dartboard? Here's the 10 highest-value Oasis items sold on eBay in 2025.

Is your Oasis merchandise worth the amount these items sold on eBay?

Nearly half of Brits experience financial FOMO

Nearly half of Brits experience financial FOMO

Move over Gen Z - young Brits are more Gen T, after research found they would turn to a cuppa over an alcoholic drink when stressed out.

Gen Z turn to tea when stressed over an alcoholic drink

Of those who have been targeted by scammers, nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year

Over one in four scammed adults felt embarrassed at being caught out

Abby McNicol was one of the four lucky winners who won the SPAR Frozen Fortune £10k prize

Ad Feature These four lucky shoppers scooped £10,000 from their local SPAR

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable giving

Gen Z and millennials are the most charitable generations, study shows

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home
A woman resigned to renting for life got on the property ladder by temporarily becoming an estate agent – to learn the tricks of the trade.
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Almost half say they need of getting on top of their finances

One in four Brits know more about pop culture than savings accounts

Blue Peter presenter, Abby Cook from Falkirk supported Red Nose Day in 2023.

Gift Aid: how the scheme boosts your Comic Relief donation by 25%

Many seek advice before purchasing even the smallest of items

Seven in 10 people don’t buy ANYTHING without reading a review first

An eight meter long giant has appeared in Canary Wharf

A ‘giant’ made up of fake bank notes has appeared in Canary Wharf

Thousands of vapes seized daily

One in four adults reckon they’ve been sold a counterfeit vape

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

73 per cent don’t know how much their employer currently spends on their monthly bills

A third of employees admit to being more wasteful at work than at home

Expert voices continue to warn about investors

Ad Feature Why are the world’s leading investors moving their holdings into cash?

30 per cent haven't written one

Almost half of Brits 'haven't got around' to making a will

AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like

Gen Z imagines retirement

The latest big BOTB prize is a newly built villa in Cyprus with three bedrooms and a private pool

Cheap chance to win this £540,000 Cyprus villa for just £1.31

Daymade's prizes can be absolutely massive

This company gives away more than 250 prizes every week for £1.50

A study revealed people will be saving money by unsubscribing from as many paid-for services as possible.

Top 20 money-saving tips for January

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Greggs hikes price of pastry products - how much a sausage roll costs

Danny Dyer is working to launch the Pack Our Pubs initiative

Former Eastenders actor Danny Dyer lends support to struggling pubs

A third of adults who fork out for Christmas will have completely lost track of their spending in the past month.

Half of Brits skip Christmas budgeting

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

To help non-skiers take their first steps to booking a sky holiday abroad, international money app Wise has enlisted the help of iconic Olympian Eddie the Eagle

6 in 10 adults would love to go skiing - but don't know where to start

A poll of 1,000 over-65s revealed that some want to get better at using technology - but feel held back

Over 65s are nervous to adopt new technology

This is a chance to pick up a very cheap Ninja air fryer in time for Christmas

Air fryer deals: We've found huge savings on Ninja, Breville and Tower

The limited edition chocolate bar has been created by small British business H!P and is available exclusively on Amazon for £3.50

New vegan chocolate bar launches - and features one bizarre ingredient

A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent of these have received financial help with presents

4 in 10 households have relied on generosity to get through Christmas

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

A poll of 2,000 adults found 61 per cent have pals giving them financial advice over a beer in their local

One in four adults have invested in stocks after a pint with a mate

Bill with his Guide Dog handler Mohammed Ibrahim on the red carpet of The Devil Wears Prada at Dominion Theatre

An adorable guide dog is stealing the show at red carpet events

36 per cent of those polled adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, spending their cash while they can, rather than putting it aside for emergencies.

Almost a third of Brits find rainy day funds outdated

A poll of 2,000 adults also found almost half have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

Top 10 growing scams of 2024

Omaze House in the Wirral is up for grabs

What it's like living in Wirral village with Omaze new house giveaway

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