As living costs continue to soar, the National Student Money Survey 2022 reveals the huge impact that the cost of living crisis is having on students. Credit: Linda Bestwick – Shutterstock Now in its tenth year, the National Student Money Survey consistently shows that the government’s funding for students is lacking. Save the Student was…
Monthly Archives: November 2022
If you’re worried about how you’ll pay your energy bills this winter, here’s all the help with gas and electricity that students can get. Credit: Before i Go (shower), Eightshot_Studio (graph), rawf8 (radiator) – Shutterstock There are countless reasons for the current energy crisis that’s being felt in the UK and across the world. We’re…
Looking for cheap (or even free) theatre tickets? Before splashing out on an expensive ticket, read these tips. You could save a fortune. Credit: antpkr, suriya yapin, VikiVector, 4zevar – Shutterstock Going to the theatre is such a treat. But when you’re faced with prices of £100+ to see your favourite plays and musicals, it’s…
There’s no end of options when it comes to the best music streaming services. But which is the best, and how can you save money on your subscription? Credit: Prostock-studio (man), Kjpargeter (soundwave), Lifestyle Travel Photo (background) – Shutterstock Music, podcasts and sometimes even audiobooks too – streaming services can satisfy all of your audio…
Recycling is so important. But it’s not always easy to get right. Here are the key things to know about recycling – starting with what you can (and can’t) recycle. Credit: Krakenimages.com, Juliann – Shutterstock Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We all know these are the key ways to cut down on waste. Sometimes, though, it feels…
Do you ever find you’re spending way too much on shoes? We know the feeling, and we’re here to help you shop better. Find the brands you love, just cheaper… It’s so hard to stay in style as a uni student when you’re skint, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without! To help…
If you want to safely browse the web or watch geo-blocked Netflix content, you’ll need a Virtual Private Network (VPN). We’re here to show you the best ones on a budget. Credit: ViDI Studio, vladwel, Angsle – Shutterstock Internet security is important, such as for online banking and password protection. Using a VPN when surfing…
If you can’t find the money to feed yourself, your local food bank can give you the supplies you need, plus extra support too. Credit: HASPhotos – Shutterstock According to our National Student Money Survey, one in 10 students had to use a food bank in the 2021/22 academic year. While we’d all rather that…
Looking for a cheap electric blanket? We reveal our best buys. Save on heating bills whilst keeping cosy and safe. Credit: New Africa (left image), Olena Yakobchuk (right image) – Shutterstock With soaring UK energy prices, buying an electric heated blanket is a great investment that’s pretty much guaranteed to save money on bills this…
Spain and UK cloud regions and offices are on track to operate at or near 90% carbon-free energy in 2025 thanks to two new clean energy projects.Read More