Photo: Amer Ghazzal, Shutterstock Kingston has a wide variety of stores that offer great value discounts to students. From luxury …
The UK’s technical recession explained
The UK fell into a technical recession at the end of 2023 as GPD dropped by 0.3% between September and …
How financial stress impacts the mental well-being of university students
The connection between debt and mental health is a pressing issue facing university students. While your time at university should …
The River News roundup podcast
Three Kingston University students discuss all the biggest stories from the latest edition of The River newspaper. From questions about …
Should tuition fees be scrapped?
Oh, to be a student before 1998 when attending university was free of charge. Instead, full-time students in England studying …
Days out on a budget
Being a student in a London city can be very expensive when TfL is £20 on its own. We have …
Liveblog - Student Debt
Welcome to the River’s live blog about student debt, where we’ll be discussing the impact of struggling with your finances …
UK student loan repayment: a step-by-step guide
Student loans are provided by the government to help students cover the cost of tuition fees and living expenses. Whilst …
The dangers of doing Gel X nails at home
While doing gel nails at home might seem simpler and cheaper than heading to the salon, there has been a …
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 …