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Make Money

The £100 Before Christmas Challenge: 7 Fun Ways to Find Extra Cash

Can you find an extra £100 before Christmas? Try seven realistic UK-friendly ideas, track the little wins and join our upbeat Monday money challenge.

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Personal Finance

Is Your Savings Account Paying Enough? UK Savings Rates Compared — October 2026

Compare six UK savings accounts, including easy access, fixed rates, cash ISAs and regular savers. See the rates, restrictions and what interest means in pounds.

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Make Money

7 Legit Places to Make Extra Money Online in the UK — Where I’d Start in 2026

Compare seven UK earning platforms for paid research, website testing, freelancing and selling belongings, with costs, payment details and realistic first steps.

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UK energy price cap £1,723 from October 2026 – what the new Ofgem rates mean for household bills
Budgeting

Energy Price Cap January 2027: Bills Could Hit £1,999 — Should You Fix Now?

Energy bills are £1,723 under the current Ofgem cap, but Cornwall Insight forecasts £1,999 from January 2027. Here’s what the forecast means and how to decide whether a fixed tariff is worth considering.

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Bank Switching

Barclays £300 Bank Switch Offer: Is It Really £300?

Barclays is offering new UK customers up to £300 to switch. Here’s how the £150 switch bonus plus five £30 rewards work, and the catches to check.

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Personal Finance

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 Starts Tomorrow: 10 Tricks to Find the REAL Bargains

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 starts on 6 October. Here are 10 practical ways to spot the real bargains, check whether the discount is genuine and avoid buying things you never wanted in the first place.

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Sunday Money Reset guide to reviewing and cancelling unused subscriptions to save money
Budgeting

The Sunday Money Reset: Stop Paying for Stuff You Don’t Use

Take 30 minutes to review your subscriptions, cancel what you no longer use and put the savings towards bills, debt, Christmas or a better financial cushion.

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