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Premium Bonds Shake-Up: New Odds for 2025

NS&I's Premium Bonds are undergoing a major overhaul. Discover how the new prize fund rate and structure could affect your odds of winning, from the £1 million jackpot to smaller payouts.

Top 25 Items Students Wish They'd Packed for Uni

A new study reveals the surprising essentials students wish they'd packed for university, moving beyond instant noodles to include practical tech, kitchen gadgets, and wellbeing items for a smoother transition to independent life.

Heroic Pupil, 11, Expelled After Disarming Armed Classmate

An 11-year-old middle school student in New Mexico faces expulsion after heroically disarming a classmate who brought a loaded handgun to school. The boy's brave actions, which potentially averted a tragedy, have been met with a controversial zero-toleran

Lloyds slashes free overdraft from £250 to £50

Lloyds Banking Group shocks customers by reducing its interest-free overdraft buffer from £250 to a mere £50 from November, impacting millions across Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland accounts.

Autumn Budget: 5 Financial Moves to Make Now

With the Autumn Budget on the horizon, financial experts reveal five essential steps to safeguard your finances, from pensions to property. Act now to stay ahead of potential tax changes.

UK Car Debt Crisis Echoes 2008 Financial Shock

Exclusive analysis reveals British drivers are buckling under a record £70 billion car finance burden, with soaring defaults threatening a 'Great Recession' style economic tremor. Discover the ticking time bomb in the UK's auto loan market.

21 Must-Have University Essentials for Students 2024

Heading to university? Don't waste your loan! Our expert-backed guide reveals the 21 practical, must-have items for your new student room, from tech lifesavers to kitchen kit you'll thank yourself for buying.

Plum Launches Market-Leading 6.17% Easy-Access Cash ISA

Exclusive: The popular money app Plum launches a market-leading Easy-Access Cash ISA with a top-tier 6.17% AER rate, offering a savvy new way for UK savers to beat inflation and use their tax-free allowance.

Premium Bonds Beat Bond Market Bullies

Exclusive analysis reveals how National Savings & Investments' Premium Bonds are defying financial giants and complex markets, offering a compelling, accessible alternative for UK savers seeking security and the chance of tax-free wins.

Students lose £15m in sophisticated bank scam

Exclusive: UK students are losing life-changing sums to a convincing 'bank security' scam. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this growing crisis.

How to make friends at university without alcohol

Discover practical strategies for building a vibrant social life at uni without relying on booze. From sober societies to daytime events, learn how to forge genuine connections and thrive.

Chilling Texts Revealed Before Utah Roommate Fatal Stabbing

Exclusive: Disturbing text messages show Tyler Robinson's desperate attempts to calm his agitated roommate, Troy Michael Bailey, just hours before the fatal stabbing in their Utah apartment. New details emerge as police make an arrest.

2025 Student Nightlife Guide: Party Smart & Safe

Discover the essential 2025 guide to navigating university nightlife safely and affordably. Learn top tips for pre-drinks, budgeting, venue choices, and staying safe for an unforgettable student experience.

UK's Top Accounting & Finance Universities 2025 Revealed

The Complete University Guide 2025 has ranked the best UK universities for Accounting & Finance degrees. Discover which institutions lead the pack, who climbed the ranks, and key trends shaping business education.

10 Essential Money-Saving Hacks for UK Students

Struggling with the cost of living as a student? Discover expert-backed tips on budgeting, cooking, and finding hidden discounts to make your loan stretch further this academic year.

Clear Your Mortgage Using 1940s Frugal Habits

Discover how one UK homeowner paid off her mortgage in record time by adopting wartime thriftiness. Get her top 10 practical, modern-day frugal living tips that really work.

Martin Lewis's Urgent Premium Bonds Warning

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis issues a critical alert for Premium Bonds holders, revealing why millions might be losing cash and the smarter savings alternatives you need to know about now.

US student fatally shot near Utah university campus

Charlie Kirk, a 19-year-old student from Texas, was fatally shot near Utah Valley University. Police are investigating the circumstances of the late-night incident that has shocked the local community.

University Packing List 2025: Essential Guide

Heading to uni this September? Don't overpack! Our expert guide reveals the essential items every student needs - and what to leave behind. From kitchen must-haves to study essentials, we've got you covered.

9 Banking Hacks to Slash Bills & Boost Savings

A leading money expert shares nine crucial but often overlooked banking tricks that can protect you from sneaky fees, maximise your savings, and put hundreds of pounds back in your pocket. Discover the easy switches you can make today.

Mystery as Alabama student vanishes without a trace

The University of Alabama community is gripped by fear as freshman Caleb 'CJ' Rivers vanishes from campus, leaving behind his wallet, phone, and car. A desperate search is underway as his family pleads for answers.

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