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Life

Three student friendly vegan recipes

Every day, more people shift their habits and become vegan. Students who abandon their old habits and become vegan often have difficulty finding affordable vegan meals. Restaurant options are not suitable for everyone. Here are [more…]

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News

Kingston to take hit as energy prices set to soar

Kingston upon Thames is set to be one of the boroughs worst affected by the rise in the energy bills when the price cap increases, hitting households on standard tariffs. On average energy bills will rise [more…]

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The Autumn Budget: a summary

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced the 2017 autumn budget. Here is The River’s pick of issues that matter most to students:

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Life

City breaks for £50 over KU half term

Imagine being able to afford a trip away this half term – a dream, right? Well actually you can… The River shares how you can make the most of your ‘reading week’ and take a [more…]

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The three most appealing changes from the budget

Since our Chancellor of the Exchequer claimed to have £27bn in his latest autumn statement, more cuts in public spending and higher taxes are the only functioning combination to fuel the slowing UK economy. Although [more…]

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Life

Five (Not-So-Cliché) Budget Date Ideas

Winter is the “You’re freezing, here, take my coat” said-the-lover kind of season. It’s the season of cuddling, hot cocoas and movie nights. But for couples who are looking for something… a bit more unusual, here [more…]

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Life

The domestic degree

Students learn many skills during their experience at university