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Last minute Valentine's Day gifts that aren't from the local petrol station. Gifting is tough at the best of times, but Valentine's Day is a whole different ballgame. You might have left it a bit late, you might not have even realised January has ended. Then suddenly your other half is asking about Valentine's Day plans... No need to make a pitstop at the petrol station for some milk just yet, a.k.a buying last minute wilting flowers. We've got last minute Valentine's Day gif

Need ideas for hard-to-buy-for boyfriends? Check out our top 20 best gift ideas for the man who has everything this Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day gift ideas that won’t break their heart or your bank account. Valentine's Day , you either love it or loathe it. It doesn't have to be totally cheesy, Valentine's Day is just a day to acknowledge the love around you — whether that's platonic, romantic, or family love. And what's the best way to show your appreciation? With a little gift to bring a smile to their face. Now, we're not talking about forking out your student loan on a diamond ring or a trip to Par

Grab your popcorn— here are the upcoming UK cinema releases we'll be watching this year. There's nothing like a cinema date. Whether it's a romantic date, a friend date, or a solo date there's really nothing better than grabbing an ice blast and some popcorn and getting comfy to enjoy the latest film. Whether you're a romcom or horror lover there are some huge UK cinema releases on the horizon this year that you won't want to miss out on. Plus, with our newly launched Odeon s

Disabled students say shifting DSA evidence criteria is blocking their support. Learn what’s changing at Student Finance England and why it matters.

Happy birthday to you! It's your special day; here are all the birthday freebies and rewards in 2025 you can get! Our gift to you.

How to listen to free audiobooks on Spotify as a student and the best audiobooks to add to your reading list.

What does comphet mean and why is it important to talk about? If you've found yourself searching 'am I a lesbian?' and then swiftly deleting it from your history, just know that you're not alone. Questioning your sexuality is totally normal and it's not surprising since society is catered more for the heteronormative. What you might be dealing with is comphet, or compulsory heterosexuality, which we'll dive into and explain, because it can bring up a lot of confusion. Why sho

Find out how you can watch Molly-Mae's new documentary ‘Behind It All’ free on Amazon Prime for 6 months AND get 50% discount for students.

Find out how to get in touch with the Student Beans Press Office with any media requests around student life and news.

Dating as a student is hard on a budget, so we’ve got the best cheap date ideas for you (including free date ideas, too).

From student budget-friendly ideas, unique activities, free dates and first dates, we've got the best cheap date ideas in London. So you can save money while looking for love.

Here are the best Black Friday Phone Deals to look out for this Black Friday season. Including Samsung, Apple and other Android phones.

The countdown to Amazon Black Friday deals is on & expect it to be a big one. From TVs to phones, you’ll find a great deal this Black Friday.

Christmas shopping for your parents is tough work, so consider joint Christmas presents for parents. Half the trouble, double the reward.

And even which Christmas movies will be on your TV over the festive period… Christmas films are a staple activity during the run-up to the big day. It's fast approaching and time is running out to cram in all those cosy Christmas films you can't watch at any other time of year (well, you can, we won't judge). If you're stuck on what to watch this Christmas, check out this big list of the best Christmas movies across all streaming platforms, and make sure you don't miss out on

Here’s everything you need to know about last orders for Christmas. The last posting dates for Christmas are in. Whether you’re sending them directly to your loved ones or to wrap up yourself, last-minute shoppers beware… Don’t assume you can always get next-day delivery! Some shops have last order dates for Christmas as early as the 15th of December. And closer to the big day, the demand will be high, so you’ll want to be prepared.  Here’s our list of major Christmas shops a

Christmas can be £££ and you might be wondering what to do when you cant afford Christmas gifts. We’ve got tips to help ease your anxiety.

Christmas is coming— but on a student budget, what can you buy? We’ve got cheap Christmas gift ideas that won’t cost your entire loan.

What better way to hype yourself up for the festive season than to visit one of the best UK Christmas markets. We've got all the details on when they open and where to head for your festive itinerary.