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Discover a range of research articles and personal finance resources from the team at money.co.uk

Most popular dates to get married

It seems like there are more weddings than ever before in 2022, as thousands of couples who were forced to postpone their weddings finally get to tie the knot. But which days are the most common?

World's most loved theatres

money.co.uk has conducted research to find the most love threatres in the world right now.

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We have delved into Google search volumes to reveal the top wedding trends for the season ahead.

The biggest Wedding Trends predicted by Google. 1= Pet at wedding; 1= Multi-coloured wedding; 1= In-season wedding flowers 4. Rent bridesmaid dresses 5. Daisy Bouquet

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How much should you spend on an engagement ring?

It can be difficult to know how much an engagement ring should cost. Our guide will help you decide how much you can spend and where to choose your engagement ring. Discover how much you can afford to spend on an engagement ring with our new calculator

Tax-free shopping

Tax-free shopping is a great way to pick up luxury items for less. Now that the UK has officially left the European Union, Brits can benefit more than ever before.

Luxury on a budget

Travelling in the lap of luxury may be a pipedream for many of us. However, if you do want to treat yourself to the trip of a lifetime, where the most affordable luxury destinations to do so?

Cashless Countries Europe Edition

Following the contact-free payment increase during the coronavirus pandemic, plus the recent announcement that old-school £20 and £50 notes will be obsolete by September 30th 2022, bank notes and coins are continuing to be phased out

Michelin star guide

For over a century, the Michelin Guide has been the gold standard when it comes to fine dining excellence. But which Michelin star holding restaurants are the best of the best, and which offer the best value for money?

The ultimate cheap city break

Our travel finance experts have created the ultimate city break index, revealing the cheapest city breaks in Europe. Top ten includes: Istanbul, Thessaloniki, Berlin, Porto, Naples, Athens, Valencia, Bologna, Lisbon, Antwerp.

National price hike day

National Price Hike Day is the day Brits will be hit with a raft of inflation-busting price hikes and many of those day-to-day activities will now cost people more.

Movie superfan costs

A new study reveals the film franchises that cost the most for super fans around the world.

Highest-rated destinations according to travellers

We all have our own travel bucket lists that we’ve been adding to over the years. Planning and saving up for the But which are the highest-rated destinations according to travellers?

The world's best airports revealed

As airports start to welcome travellers back through their gates, our travel experts reveal the best airports for holidaymakers?

Read the Airport report

Global event effect

Renting out property on a platform such as Airbnb can be a very shrewd source of income, but lots of factors affect just how much money can be made.

Weekly shop index

The bare food essentials such as fruit, vegetables and dairy are part of our weekly grocery shopping lists right around the world, but how does the cost of these necessary items vary from one country to another?

The price of love

Whether it’s dating app subscriptions or the cost of the dates themselves, love doesn’t always come free, so our personal finance experts looked at how much a singleton can expect to pay in the search for that special someone.

Natural Beauty Report

The world can be a remarkable place and is home to some truly breathtaking sights and scenic landscapes. But which countries around the world can claim the most of these natural wonders?

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2021 Fraud Report

As a result of the pandemic, we’ve seen an evolution in fraud attacks over the past two years, as criminals explore new and sophisticated ways to target potential victims. Our personal finance experts have dug into the latest police figures to reveal the full impact of fraud and cybercrime in 2021.