27th Sep 2022
The Great British Bake Off is back on our screens, meaning Autumn is finally upon us. We recently held a competition in which you could win £100 for watching the nation’s favourite baking show. We received so many entries from Bake Off fans, and we thank you all for taking part. We’re so happy our…
22nd Sep 2022
We recently hosted an Instagram Live, where Magpie Izzy sat down with Sarah Morison from food waste charity UK Harvest. They discussed the work UK Harvest do, how they help feed people across the UK and more! If you missed the live, don’t fear! You can watch it below. You can also read the transcript…
15th Sep 2022
This is a paid article for Webuybooks.co.uk. Selling books. Book buying business WeBuyBooks released figures this week to show that more cash strapped Brits than ever are turning to them for some extra money. With news last month that a second-hand Harry Potter book sold for £478 on eBay – after sparking a 45-way bidding war,…
14th Sep 2022
Can solar panels save you money? It is no secret that this winter will be a tough one. Even with the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, announcing a government-imposed energy price cap of £2,500 annually from October 1st, millions of people will still struggle to pay their bills. This got us thinking about alternative energy…
9th Sep 2022
We recently published another survey on our social media channels. This particular quiz focused on the worries parents have about feeding their children during the cost-of-living crisis. We also invited those without children to contribute their saving tips and tricks, as well as sharing where they do most of their food shopping. We also…
5th Sep 2022
Which value brand gives the biggest bang for your buck? Inflation hit 10.1% recently, pushing food prices to a 40-year high. Buying food and feeding families is a worry hitting many people across the UK, with food poverty and hunger set to become an even more regular occurrence in our society. Many supermarkets are working…
5th Sep 2022
Without massive Government intervention, millions of households will be forced to pay colossal sums in order to stay warm this winter. Last week, Ofgem announced its energy price cap would increase by 80% from October 1. The energy regulator’s decision means households with average energy usage are now facing typical bills of £3,549 per year….
30th Aug 2022
Looking for some new cheap hobbies? Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. You can follow my blog Shoestring Cottage and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. This month I am looking at ways to save money in the garden….
26th Aug 2022
Dropshipping is a great way to make money selling things – without the overheads of buying inventory or storage. In the last 15 years, dropshipping has become a very popular way to make money online. It offers some brilliant opportunities to make money with ease. Although, like any business, it can take a little time…
22nd Aug 2022
This is a paid article on behalf of Tally Are you feeling uneasy that your bank is not working for you but against you? Are you frustrated at the astoundingly low interest being paid on your savings? Has it dawned on you that even the market-leading interest rate doesn’t begin to keep up with…
15th Aug 2022
Working from home has become the norm for many people post pandemic. For many, it looks set to be the future of their working lives too. There are many benefits to working from home. Not only does it save businesses money on rent, bills and other costs, but studies have shown worker productivity has generally…
11th Aug 2022
Football, in its modern form, has existed for over 150 years. Despite this, global interest in the beautiful game continues to grow. The Premier League recently stuck a £5.3bn deal for oversees TV rights over the next three seasons, a tad more than the £5.1bn deal it agreed with domestic broadcasters over the same period….
