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Penny Golightly
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Lover of treats and all things thrifty, head wrangler of pennygolightly.com, started the #TennerWeek Challenge. London, UK.
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NEW! How to nail your Christmas prep in November www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
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Mirror Money >> "Fraud expert's top tips to stay safe this Christmas as 10 most popular scams explained"

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Fraud expert's top tips to stay safe as 10 most popular scams explained
A fraud expert has shared his top tips to avoid getting scammed as top cons to look out for explained
www.mirror.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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We’ve started referring to mince pies as ‘mincey P’s’ in our house. And frankly, this needs to stop.
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Nail your Xmas prep in November & save £££ www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
A large brown mug filled with hot chocolate, marshmallows and cinnamon sticks, in front of a woolly jumper on a wooden table.
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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Fun on a budget! Six free / cheap things to do in the UK in November www.pennygolightly.com/6-free-or-ch...
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Best value supermarket champagne 2025 - lots of award-winners to stock up on www.pennygolightly.com/best-value-s...
Two coupe glasses filled with sparkling champagne, with text overlay: best value supermarket champagne for 2025.
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 - plenty of these are in discount deals right now too! www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Four beauty gift sets from Charlotte Tilbury, Cult Beauty, Benefit and Lookfantastic.
November 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Guardian Money >> "Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living"

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Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
RSPCA says pet abandonments in England and Wales rose by almost 25% in 2025 compared with 2024
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Nail your Xmas prep & save £££ with my thrifty November checklist www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
A large brown mug filled with hot chocolate, marshmallows and cinnamon sticks, in front of a woolly jumper on a wooden table.
November 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Guardian Money >> "Why are flights in the UK so often cheaper than taking the train?" [they can't renationalise rail soon enough...]

www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Why are flights in the UK so often cheaper than taking the train?
The environmental costs of flying are much higher, and the government subsidises rail travel, so what explains the baffling price difference when travelling domestically?
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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NEW! Best buy beauty gift ideas #giftguide for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Four beauty gift sets from Charlotte Tilbury, Cult Beauty, Benefit and Lookfantastic.
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Get your Christmas prep sorted with my thrifty November checklist www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
A large brown mug filled with hot chocolate, marshmallows and cinnamon sticks, in front of a woolly jumper on a wooden table.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Mirror Money >> "Simple way to slash your energy bills during the cold snap which could save you £300"

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Simple way to slash energy bills during the cold snap which could save you £300
As the cold snap looks set to continue, we look at ways to stay warm while keeping your energy bills low. One simple swap could save you £300 on your energy bills this winter
www.mirror.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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NEW & GORGEOUS! Best buy beauty gift ideas for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Four beauty gift sets from Charlotte Tilbury, Cult Beauty, Benefit and Lookfantastic.
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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NEW! Best buy beauty gift ideas #giftguide for Christmas 2025 www.pennygolightly.com/best-buy-bea...
Four beauty gift sets from Charlotte Tilbury, Cult Beauty, Benefit and Lookfantastic.
November 20, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Guardian Money >> "Big savings – or big regrets? How to shop smart this Black Friday"

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Big savings – or big regrets? How to shop smart this Black Friday
That ‘once-a-year’ deal might not be as rare as it looks – here’s how to spot the real bargains hiding in the Black Friday chaos (and avoid the scams)
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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BBC News >> "Hotel adverts banned over misleadingly cheap rooms" [great news!]

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Hotel adverts banned by watchdog over misleadingly cheap rooms
Ads for Hilton, Travelodge, Booking.com and Accor are banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Best British seasonal food in November - what to eat now www.pennygolightly.com/british-seas...
A bowl of Jerusalem artichokes with the caption 'Best British Seasonal Food in November' overlaid.
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Cosy Capsule Wardrobe ideas for AW25 - affordable picks www.pennygolightly.com/aw-2025-easy...
Striped fair isle style jumper, green, blue and cream pattern.
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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BBC News >> "Eight firms under investigation over online pricing" [see who got named & shamed]

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Competition watchdog investigating eight firms over online pricing
The Competition and Markets Authority is taking the action following a review of online pricing and sales practices.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Best value supermarket champagne 2025 - time to stock up before Xmas & New Year www.pennygolightly.com/best-value-s...
Two coupe glasses filled with sparkling champagne, with text overlay: best value supermarket champagne for 2025.
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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BBC News >> "UK bank customer protection rises to £120,000" [up from previous £85K, good move]

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UK bank customer protection if firm goes bust rises to £120,000
Customers will see a significant increase in the amount of money protected if their bank collapses.
www.bbc.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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Guardian Money >> "UK consumers warned over AI chatbots giving inaccurate financial advice" [some dangerously bad advice from ChatGPT, Copilot & other sloppy tech]

www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK consumers warned over AI chatbots giving inaccurate financial advice
Which? study of ChatGPT, Copilot and others uncovers incorrect and misleading tips on investments, tax and insurance
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Get your Christmas prep sorted with my thrifty November checklist www.pennygolightly.com/christmas-pr...
A large brown mug filled with hot chocolate, marshmallows and cinnamon sticks, in front of a woolly jumper on a wooden table.
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Cosy Capsule Wardrobe ideas for AW25 - affordable picks www.pennygolightly.com/aw-2025-easy...
Striped fair isle style jumper, green, blue and cream pattern.
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Treat yourself ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM