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Student loan interest in England capped at 6% in 2026–27: What you need to know

Student loan interest in England capped at 6% in 2026–27: What you need to know

Student loan interest rates for Plan 2 and postgraduate loans in England will be capped at 6% for 2026–27. Find out who’s affected, how it works, and what it means for your repayments.

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Three day work week 2027 - how to get 10 days off for just three days’ annual leave

Three day work week 2027 - how to get 10 days off for just three days’ annual leave

If you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you’ll get a three day work week in 2027 because of substitute bank holidays.

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Wireless Festival cancelled - here are your refund rights if your festival is called off

Wireless Festival cancelled - here are your refund rights if your festival is called off

Wireless Festival has been cancelled. Find out your rights if a festival is called off, postponed, or a headline artist pulls out. We explain refunds, credit card protection, travel and hotel costs, and what happens if the event goes ahead but your favourite act doesn’t perform.

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Birthday freebies UK 2026: how I got over £30 worth of treats for free

Birthday freebies UK 2026: how I got over £30 worth of treats for free

I got £30 of free birthday food in the UK without spending a penny. Here’s every freebie from Greggs, Costa, Burger King and more, plus how to claim them.

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Lidl Plus rewards in April 2026 - which freebies give you the best value?

Lidl Plus rewards in April 2026 - which freebies give you the best value?

Discover the best Lidl Plus rewards for April 2026. Find out which freebies give the most value, from bakery treats to fruit, chocolate, nuts and 10% off your next shop.

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Your minimum wage pay rise just landed… but are you actually better off?

Your minimum wage pay rise just landed… but are you actually better off?

The minimum wage just rose on 1 April 2026 but are you really better off? We break down your take-home pay, rising household bills, and how much extra you could actually keep this year.

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Minimum wage rises from 1 April 2026: What you need to know and how much you’ll get

Minimum wage rises from 1 April 2026: What you need to know and how much you’ll get

Find out the new minimum wage rates from 1 April 2026, who gets them, and what your weekly and yearly pay should be based on your age.

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Sharp's Smart 70-inch TV costs £419 at Morrisons - is it a good deal?

Sharp's Smart 70-inch TV costs £419 at Morrisons - is it a good deal?

Sharp’s 70-inch Smart TV is £419 at Morrisons with a More Card. See how this deal compares and find out how to get it even cheaper.

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Chasing the summer’s hottest sold out tickets? Here’s how to avoid getting scammed

Chasing the summer’s hottest sold out tickets? Here’s how to avoid getting scammed

With events selling out before you've even loaded the queue, how you can keep yourself safe from ticket scams and bag those tickets.

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Is PlayStation Plus actually worth it in 2026? We did the maths

Is PlayStation Plus actually worth it in 2026? We did the maths

PS Plus can be genuinely good value, but only if you pick the right tier for how you actually play, pay annually, and keep an eye out for deals.

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Kanye at Wireless costs up to £360. Here’s why it might be the riskiest ticket purchase of the summer

Kanye at Wireless costs up to £360. Here’s why it might be the riskiest ticket purchase of the summer

Ye has been a hugely important figure with real classics to his name. But £360 is a significant sum. And the man you’re betting it on has, in recent years, developed a relationship with reliability that can most charitably be described as ‘complicated’.

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Someone stole 413,793 KitKat F1 cars. Let’s do some maths!

Someone stole 413,793 KitKat F1 cars. Let’s do some maths!

A truck left a factory in Italy, it was supposed to arrive in Poland, and somewhere along an 800-mile route someone made off with nearly half a million chocolate bars and the entire vehicle they were travelling in.

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UK supermarket loyalty point boosters: best offers for the week of 30/03/2026

UK supermarket loyalty point boosters: best offers for the week of 30/03/2026

Get the best UK supermarket loyalty deals this week, including top offers from Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl, Iceland and Morrisons.

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What is Instagram Plus and is it worth paying for?

What is Instagram Plus and is it worth paying for?

Instagram is testing a new paid subscription, Instagram Plus, with stealth mode for Stories. Find out how it works, how much it costs, and if it’s coming to the UK.

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Supermarket Easter opening times 2026

Supermarket Easter opening times 2026

2026 supermarket opening times for Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Co-op, Waitrose and Iceland, including regional differences and Bank Holiday hours.

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You could be owed over £800 from your car finance - millions of drivers set for payouts

You could be owed over £800 from your car finance - millions of drivers set for payouts

Millions of drivers could be owed car finance compensation after a major ruling. Find out if you’re eligible, how much you could get, and when payouts will start.

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Hotel Chocolat egg sandwiches: Are they worth the hype this Easter?

Hotel Chocolat egg sandwiches: Are they worth the hype this Easter?

We tried the viral Hotel Chocolat egg sandwich so you don’t have to. Here’s how it tastes, what you actually get for the price and whether you’re better off buying a classic Easter egg instead.

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Student loan applications now open – what to know about Plan 5 before you apply

Student loan applications now open – what to know about Plan 5 before you apply

Applying for student finance in 2026/27? Understand Plan 5 repayments, thresholds, costs and how it compares to older loans before you apply.

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