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Cost of attending a prom ‘around £150 more for girls than boys’

Nearly seven in 10 parents feel that a prom is an important milestone that should be celebrated properly, Clearpay said.

Evening Standard

The hidden costs for parents of children attending a prom

Some grandparents are also helping parents to finance proms

The Independent UK

Shelling out: Shoppers ‘buying chocolate Easter eggs for four people on average’

Young adults expect to spend nearly double the average amount across all age groups on marking Easter, according to Clearpay.

Evening Standard

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Buy now, pay later: how to use it without getting into risky debt

BNPL can be a fee-free way to manage cashflow for an essential purchase but keep track of the payment schedule

The Guardian - UK

The average amount parents are spending on vitamins for their children

Vitamin D sales also rose by 231 per cent, and probiotic drinks by 228 per cent

The Independent UK

Parents spending £234-a-year on vitamins for each child, survey suggests

The vast majority of parents (92%) have bought vitamins and supplements for their child over the past year, the poll for Clearpay found.

Evening Standard

This is how much parents will spend on children’s clothes this winter

Winter is set to be the most expensive season of the year for children’s clothes

The Independent UK

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Parents ‘typically spending £117 per child on clothing this winter’

Some 16% of grandparents will be contributing to the bill for children’s clothes, according to Clearpay.

Evening Standard

Experts warn shoppers to be wary of ‘buy now, pay later’ this Black Friday

BNPL schemes can lead to overspending, so follow these expert tips before shopping in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday salesFollow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals

The Independent UK

Buy now, pay later lenders will soon have to check shoppers can repay loans

Lenders are urged to enforce stronger checks on buy now, pay later affordability

The Independent UK

Buy now, pay later consumer protections proposed by Financial Conduct Authority

Borrowers will have more transparency over their loans and be able to complain to the ombudsman if something goes wrong, under the proposals.

Evening Standard

Are we there yet? Parents ‘snap up items to keep children occupied on journeys’

Clearpay said its own data points to a rise in purchases in items that could keep children entertained while travelling.

Evening Standard

The best celebrity outfits of Wimbledon, so far

Increasingly bold fashion statements are serving up a spectacle

The Independent UK

Revealed: The children’s sport that costs parents the most

Parents are shelling out hundreds of pounds to support their children’s hobbies

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Children’s sporting activities cost parents £443 on average a year, survey finds

Some 21% of parents admit they regret how much they have spent on activities their children have since given up.

The Independent UK

Buy now pay later provider Zilch to launch first physical card

The fintech, which has been named one of the fastest-growing in the UK, said it means more of its customers can make payments in stores.

Evening Standard

Menopausal women spending average £1,800 a year to combat symptoms

The most expensive products women are buying include skincare treatments, costing an average £244 a year, and skincare products, at £179.

The Independent UK

The ultimate guide to winter-to-spring dressing

Here’s how to nail transition-dressing from winter to spring…

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The Independent UK

How to spend wisely and stick to a budget on Valentine’s Day

People plan to spend £56 on average on their partner this Valentine’s, rising to £73 among under-35s, new research suggests.

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Everyone is talking about dark cherry at the moment, but I can't get enough of the super wearable plum shade

All skin tones apply

The Independent UK

I can’t stop using Klarna to buy now and pay later – and I’m suffering the consequences

LET’S UNPACK THAT: You may have paid off your car via three instalments, but what about your Friday night takeaway? Ellie Muir found herself hooked on using ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ services and in a constant cycle of payment deadlines she couldn’t afford

The Independent UK

Could fashion give us the wellbeing boost we all need this winter?

As the days get shorter, here’s how fashion can boost your mood.

The Guardian - UK

New ‘buy now, pay later’ rules to protect UK shoppers from 2026

Firms such as Klarna to be required to do affordability checks, but campaigners question delay in new rules

The Independent UK

Is it time to buy a new winter coat?

As temperatures drop, it may be time to invest in a new coat for the coming season.

The Independent UK

‘Boom’ in sales of gin advent calendars and Christmas boxes for adults

Just over half of adults said they give a festive stocking to their partner at Christmas, according to research for Clearpay.

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