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The average cost of home Eurovision parties as millions expected to watch

Fancy dress and themed outfits make up 17 per cent of the planned cost

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Eurovision partygoers ‘plan to spend £76 celebrating the big night on average’

A fifth of those tuning in to watch the grand final on Saturday do not plan to spend any money at all, TopCashback said.

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Men ‘more likely than women to say they struggle to buy gifts for their partner’

The research, commissioned ahead of Valentine’s Day, found that some people feel guilty if they receive a more expensive gift than the one they give.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

44% of people ‘have hidden sales spending from their partner’

Men are more likely to have concealed sales purchases and are also more likely to say they suspect their partner of doing so, a survey indicates.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

5 simple ways to brush up on your financial knowledge

From saving and savvy spending, to getting your head around retirement planning…

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023

One in 10 ‘spending beyond their means for at least seven months of the year’

Some 17% of people surveyed for TopCashback said they have either nothing, or a negative balance left before payday.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Rising living costs ‘may push more parents towards charging adult children rent’

Nearly a third of parents who do not currently charge for bed and lodging believe they may need to join the 48% of parents who do, TopCashback said.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Expert outlines 6 ways parents can make big savings on back-to-school shopping

Back to school bills can be really expensive for parents

Nottingham Post · Aug 5, 2022

Six ways to save money on back to school shopping

Deals, offers and grants are available to help this summer

Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022

6 ways to save money on back-to-school shopping

Kitting kids out for a new term can be costly – but there are ways to trim back. By Vicky Shaw.

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022