4th Aug 2026
Can people really find toys, clothes, homeware and unopened stock in bins behind UK shops? We investigated the videos, the legal position and the risks you need to understand before treating dumpster diving as free shopping. I thought dumpster diving was largely an American social media trend until I started looking at the British videos….
1st Aug 2026
Updated August, for the Summer Holiday. Finding budget-friendly dining options for families can be a challenge, but many restaurants, pubs, and cafés across the UK offer free or discounted meals for children. Here’s a comprehensive guide to where kids can eat for free or at a reduced price in 2026. Supermarket and In-Store Cafés Morrisons…
31st Jul 2026
Trading 212 and IG are both long-established platforms for UK investors, but they’ve grown from very different roots. Trading 212 built its reputation on commission-free investing apps, while IG is one of the UK’s oldest trading firms, now also offering straightforward share dealing, ISAs and SIPPs alongside its trading products. This guide compares them on…
29th Jul 2026
Updated: July 2026. This article reflects the Government’s First Time Buyer ISA consultation and the Lifetime ISA rules available at the time of publication. The new First Time Buyer ISA promises a government bonus without the Lifetime ISA’s controversial withdrawal penalty. But it is not available yet. Should aspiring homeowners wait for the replacement or…
28th Jul 2026
eToro is one of the best-known names in online investing, largely thanks to its social “copy trading” feature and its free practice account. But is it actually a good fit for a UK beginner who wants to invest sensibly, not just dabble? I’ve gone through eToro’s own website and help centre to find out exactly…
27th Jul 2026
Discount supermarkets have come a long way. From steaks recommended by a MasterChef chef to award-winning wines, champion cheeses and bakery favourites, we investigate the Aldi and Lidl products proving that great food doesn’t need a premium price tag.
27th Jul 2026
If you follow the FTSE 100 even loosely, you’ve probably seen AstraZeneca in the headlines today. It’s one of the biggest companies on the London Stock Exchange, so when it moves, it tends to make the news- and it can nudge the whole index, along with any tracker fund that follows it. Here’s what actually…
27th Jul 2026
Food inflation may be slowing, but British shoppers are still paying substantially more for everyday essentials than they were before the cost-of-living crisis. MoneyMagpie reveals which foods have quietly become luxury items, how today’s prices compare with 2021 and the cheapest UK supermarket right now. If you have recently left a supermarket wondering how you…
27th Jul 2026
Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell are two of the biggest names in UK investing, and both are a common first stop for beginners opening a Stocks and Shares ISA. They look similar on the surface- both are FCA-regulated, UK-headquartered, and offer ISAs, SIPPs and general investing accounts- but the fees and features work differently. Here’s…
23rd Jul 2026
Trading 212 and eToro are two of the most talked-about investing apps in the UK, and if you’re a beginner trying to pick which one to use, it isn’t easy. Both promise “commission-free” investing and slick apps, as well as a huge range of investment opportunities. This guide strips that away and compares them purely…
21st Jul 2026
Sponsored by Bullion Club If you’ve been watching gold prices lately, you’ve probably noticed the dip. After hitting record highs earlier this year, gold has come off the boil and a lot of investors are asking the same question- has the gold story run out of steam? The short answer is, not really. And for…
14th Jul 2026
You don’t need a finance degree or an expensive subscription to invest with confidence. You just need the right tools. Whether you want to see how your money could grow, work out how much risk you’re comfortable with, or keep tabs on your portfolio without opening five different apps, there’s a free tool for the…
