Summer NOT on Holiday Challenge, Weekend 4: Relaxing ‘by the pool’ - one last lazy weekend (on a budget) www.pennygolightly.com/summer-not-o...
Penny Golightly
@pennygolightly.bsky.social
Lover of treats and all things thrifty, head wrangler of pennygolightly.com, started the #TennerWeek Challenge. London, UK.
NEW! Summer NOT on Holiday Challenge, Weekend 4: Relaxing ‘by the pool’ - thrifty ideas for a weekend recharge www.pennygolightly.com/summer-not-o...
Mirror Money >> "National Grid issues 'prepare now' power cut warning for UK households" www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...
National Grid issues 'prepare now' UK power cut warning
National Grid is sending text messages to Brits with a power cut warning as the hot weather continues
mirror.co.uk
BBC News >> "Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds" - new 16-17 Saver Railcard rules www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Half-price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
They'll be able to buy the 16-17 Saver railcard up until the day before they turn 18.
bbc.co.uk
Guardian Money >> "UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households" www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
UK petrol price hits Iran war high, adding to pressure on households
Average pump price reaches 160p a litre, while diesel is up 14.5p to 179p and forecast to increase to 185p soon
theguardian.com
What to sow & do in the August kitchen garden (with tips for heatwave / drought) www.pennygolightly.com/sow-august-k...
BBC News >> "The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer" - be aware the new rules come at a price www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
bbc.co.uk
Rod Liddle stitched me up when I was a junior researcher working on a child nutrition study. Lied to get me onto the Today Prog, then pushed me (completely unprepared) into a debate with an industry shill he’d conveniently forgotten to tell me about. Live on Radio 4.
Mirror Money >> "Millions of households issued August 23 deadline to get £150 energy discount" - tell older relatives etc www.mirror.co.uk/money/millio...
Millions of households issued August 23 deadline to get £150 energy discount
Warm Home Discount is worth £150 and will be awarded to households where someone claims means-tested benefits
mirror.co.uk
What to sow & do in the August kitchen garden, or on the allotment (including tips for heatwave / drought) www.pennygolightly.com/sow-august-k...
So, Supergirl. Why is Jason Momoa playing Rob Zombie?
Mirror Money >> "Bank of England interest rates decision confirmed - how it affects your money" - mortgages, loans, savings www.mirror.co.uk/money/bank-e...
Bank of England interest rates decision confirmed - how it affects your money
The base rate affects the interest that banks and lenders apply to mortgages, loans and saving accounts
mirror.co.uk
Starts TODAY! The Summer 'NOT on Holiday Challenge': Week 3. Affordable Spa / Adventure Days on a budget. www.pennygolightly.com/summer-not-o...
NEW! What to sow & do in the August kitchen garden (including a few tips for heatwave / drought conditions) www.pennygolightly.com/sow-august-k...
The best British seasonal food in August, from fruits to fish to foraged www.pennygolightly.com/british-seas...
Mirror Money >> "New ISA rules mean 'new charge' for savers paid to HMRC" - it's not a new charge, but there are new rules to be aware of www.mirror.co.uk/money/new-is...
New ISA rules mean 'new charge' for savers paid to HMRC
Experts have said the new rules are more complicated than they first seem
mirror.co.uk
Best British seasonal food in August – what to buy at the market this weekend www.pennygolightly.com/british-seas...
This weekend! The Summer 'NOT on Holiday Challenge': Week 3. Affordable Spa / Adventure Days and a budget. www.pennygolightly.com/summer-not-o...
Best affordable Vitamin C serums to wear under your sunscreen www.pennygolightly.com/best-vitamin...
Award-winning supermarket rosé wines for 2026, at sensible prices www.pennygolightly.com/best-value-s...
Mirror Money >> "Sky, Tesco Mobile, EE, Vodafone & 02 Mobile: new warning over 'direct call' " - massive QR code scam increase, be careful! #ScamWatch www.mirror.co.uk/money/anyone...
Anyone with Sky, Tesco Mobile, EE, Vodafone and 02 mobile new warning
Massive rise in QR code scams where they gain access to accounts and order expensive items
mirror.co.uk
NEW! *This weekend* The Summer 'NOT on Holiday Challenge': Affordable Spa / Adventure Days www.pennygolightly.com/summer-not-o...
BBC News >> "Ticket prices (probably) set to rise as Heathrow now able to recover runway money" - urgh www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.
bbc.co.uk
The thrifty 'Summer NOT on Holiday Challenge" is back for 2026 - make the most of summer on the days when you're at home www.pennygolightly.com/the-summer-n...
BBC News >> "Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer" - he's from the UK & stole over £1M, now the FCA are helping the victims (hurrah!) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned fraudster
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
bbc.co.uk
NEW! *This weekend* The Summer 'NOT on Holiday Challenge': Affordable Spa / Adventure Days www.pennygolightly.com/summer-not-o...
