Parents struggle to support their children at university
Grace Henley
As the cost of living rises, parents now struggle even more with the pressures and strains to support their children who are studying at university. Jasmine, a KSA student admitted…
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The best student bank accounts in 2024
Hermione Marszalek
When choosing the right bank account, it is important to understand what the bank account’s overdraft policy is. An overdraft is when you withdraw more money than is currently in…
The best discounts in Kingston: a student’s guide
Natasha Sibanda
Photo: Amer Ghazzal, Shutterstock Kingston has a wide variety of stores that offer great value discounts to students. From luxury beauty items to products from local supermarkets, you can find…
The UK’s technical recession explained
Josh Smith
The UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023 as GPD dropped by 0.3% between September and December, it was announced on Thursday by the Office for…
How financial stress impacts the mental well-being of university students
Caterina Magnoni
The connection between debt and mental health is a pressing issue facing university students. While your time at university should be filled with the promise of building a brighter future,…
UK student loan repayment: a step-by-step guide
Maurizio Kayonjo
Student loans are provided by the government to help students cover the cost of tuition fees and living expenses. Whilst that might seem straightforward they actually vary a lot depending…
The dangers of doing Gel X nails at home
Megan Kelly
While doing gel nails at home might seem simpler and cheaper than heading to the salon, there has been a steep rise in allergic reactions, according to the British Dermatology…
The revival of The Hunger Games franchise does not disappoint
The glory days of the original Hunger Games franchise have long fizzled out, with the final movie coming out ten years ago this November. However, the new novel The ballad…
Chelsea 0-1 Man City: ‘I think a draw would have been a fair result’
Caitlin Hamill
All eyes were on Kingsmeadow on Friday evening as Manchester City travelled to London to take on defending champions Chelsea in what could be the title deciding clash in the…
Why we hate Valentine’s Day
Welcome to the festival of consumerism and all things tacky – let’s deep dive into why Valentine’s Day is the most loathsome celebration of the year. Every year tonnes of…