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Best Cheap Date Ideas In London
Culture & Trends

Best Cheap Date Ideas In London

Skint but smitten? Here are 30 date ideas across London — from crazy golf to candlelit stargazing — that won't wreck your student loan.

Lydia Kah-Pavlou · 2 Sept 2026
What Is The Minimum Maintenance Loan You Should Get 2026/27?
Student Finance & Loans

What Is The Minimum Maintenance Loan You Should Get 2026/27?

Loan day is coming — here's exactly how much cash you can expect, from the bare minimum to the full whack, now updated for 2026/27.

Lydia Kah-Pavlou · 2 Sept 2026
The Best adidas Trainer Deals for Students Right Now
Life & Wellbeing Hub

The Best adidas Trainer Deals for Students Right Now

Score up to 20% off adidas Sambas, Gazelles & more with Student Beans discounts. Compare prices across adidas, Footasylum, JD Sports, schuh & OFFICE.

Camila Karalyte · 2 Sept 2026
Your Uni Food Shopping List: Uni Food Essentials With Iceland
Food & Drink

Your Uni Food Shopping List: Uni Food Essentials With Iceland

Skint but hungry? Here's every cheap staple, protein swap and supermarket hack you need to eat well without blowing your loan on food from Iceland and more.

Evie Howarth · 2 Sept 2026
Schuh Ex-Display: Imperfects Outlet and Offcuts Explained
Fashion

Schuh Ex-Display: Imperfects Outlet and Offcuts Explained

Scuffed, discounted, still gorgeous — here's the full lowdown on bagging cheap kicks through schuh Ex-Display (plus where else to look if your size is sold out).

Georgia Petrie · 1 Sept 2026
Average Monthly Allowance For University Students UK: Average Student Living Costs
Money

Average Monthly Allowance For University Students UK: Average Student Living Costs

Turns out being a student isn't cheap — here's what UK students actually spend each month, whether your loan will cover it, and how to make up the shortfall.

Lydia Kah-Pavlou · 1 Sept 2026

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