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Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Three savvy tips to dial down the cost of your next smart phone purchase
Scroll for how you can save big on a fan and stay cool at night this summer SUN SAVERS Three savvy tips to dial down the cost of your next smart phone purchase MOBILE phones are one gadget that most of us struggle to do without. But although they may be smart, they can also be very expensive. 7 Try our tips to save on your next mobile phone Credit: Getty Here are some ways to dial down the costs . . . SIM-ONLY: You can often save cash by buying a phone outright and opting for a cheap rolling SIM-only contract. This is much cheaper than signing up for a deal incorporating the cost of a handset. Use a comparison site such as to look for the best SIM-only deals based on how much data you need each month. Don't buy a plan with more data than you need. You can easily find out how much data you use under the settings on your phone. Often the best deals are away from the big, well-known brands EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. If you travel often it can be worth looking at a smaller provider which offers free roaming within the EU — many of the big networks now charge for this. BUY REFURBISHED: Rather than opting for a new handset, try a second-hand or refurbished phone professionally fixed up to meet set standards. Phone makers including Apple offer refurbished models, as do networks such as O2 and Giffgaff. Handsets are graded by visible wear and tear. Easy ways to slash your mobile bill You will pay most for a model that looks pristine but you can save even more if you don't mind a few scratches on the device. KNOW YOUR NETWORK: Once you have settled with a provider, make the most of any perks that come with being a customer. Cheap coffee, discounted cinema tickets, free subscriptions and early access to concert booking are just some of the benefits you can get through mobile firms. When your contract is up, try haggling down costs rather than staying put. Many providers will happily discount your costs rather than see you walk out the door All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. DEAL OF THE DAY 7 This arc lamp is down from £140 to £93.32 at Habitat Credit: Supplied ADD some stylish mood lighting to your home with this arc lamp, down from £140 to £93.32 at Habitat. SAVE: £46.68 CHEAP TREAT 7 This pink Ibiza cap is £7 from George at Asda Credit: Supplied CHEER up an outfit with this pink Ibiza cap, £7 from George at Asda. What's new? GINSTERS has launched ready to eat pastries Pockets, with flavours including salt & pepper chicken, smoky BBQ beef, sriracha chicken and butter chicken, £1 each from Morrisons. TOP SWAP 7 This Dyson Cool tower fan is £290 from Argos Credit: Supplied 7 This Lidl fan is £69.99 – or £54.99 for Lidl Plus members Credit: Supplied STAY cool at night with the quiet Dyson Cool tower fan, £290 from Argos. Or head to Lidl this weekend and pick up the bladeless fan, £69.99 – or £54.99 for Lidl Plus members. SAVE: Up to £235.01 Little helper THESE foldable portable water bottles, £1.99, are the perfect accessory for festivals and currently part of the special buys aisles at Aldi. Shop & save 7 Get the Revolution Be Bright four-step routine bundle for £11.96 at Credit: Supplied GIVE your skin a glow up with Revolution Be Bright four-step routine bundle, down from £14.95 to £11.96 at SAVE: £2.99 Hot right now BAG half-price colour-in cardboard houses from Hobbycraft, saving up to £10 each and keeping kids happy for hours. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
The 20 most boring foods to nibble on as Brits often suffer 'snack regret'
A study of 2,000 adults who snack found they typically reach for the same foods over and over again - resulting in over a third feeling bored by their food choices Crackers, cereal bars, and rice cakes have been crowned the dullest snacks in a survey of 2,000 adults. The research also placed biscuits, yogurt, and nuts in its 'top 20 most boring' list, with snacks that promise a quick fix often failing to deliver satisfaction. Interestingly, despite being go-to options, crisps and chocolate were also named the classics Brits have grown most tired of. Despite being bored with what's available, snacking remains a significant part of most people's routines, with more than half of respondents admitting to snacking between meals every single day. Yet only 5% dare to try a new snack weekly, while 22% experiment a few times a month. The research revealed 3pm as the most common time for snack attacks, with hunger, boredom, and habit cited as the main triggers. But the nation's nibbling habits aren't without drawbacks as 40% said they're sometimes left unsatisfied by what they choose, and 18% experience the dreaded 'snack regret' on a regular basis. The research was commissioned by Ginsters, which has launched Pockets, a new snacking range which can be enjoyed any time of the day whether you're out and about or at home. Radio presenter and Diversity member, Perri Kiely, who teamed with the Cornish brand, said: 'My snack routine is dependent on whatever I can grab in between my morning radio show and next presenting job so finding something that actually satisfies and fits in my pocket? That's a win. 'Talking to people about their snack habits showed the scale of snack regret – so many aren't satisfied whether they chose a carrot or a scotch egg.' The research looked into where snacking occurs and the factors influencing snack choices. It found the most common snacking spots included at work (30%), outdoors (14%), and even on public transport (7%). When it comes to the features people value most in a snack, taste topped the list for 44%, followed by being filling and satisfying (17%), and sheer convenience (15%). Over a third (35%) said they reach for a snack to combat an energy slump and keep going through the day. A spokesperson for Ginsters Pockets, which comes in five new street food flavours, added: 'We found that people are craving more variety and quality in their snack choices. 'It's not just about grabbing the nearest thing anymore; taste and satisfaction really matter. That's why we're focused on creating snacks that are tasty, filling and convenient, even in the middle of a hectic day.' TOP 20 MOST BORING SNACKS: Biscuits Crisps Chocolate Sweets Crackers Fruit Cereal bars Rice cakes Cake/pastries Popcorn Yoghurt Dried fruit Nuts Cold meats Cheese Sausage rolls/pasties Boiled eggs Meat snacks Dips with breadsticks or veg Ice cream
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Britain's ‘most boring snacks' revealed including rice cakes and popcorn – with chocolate making the top three
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CRACKERS, cereal bars and rice cakes are among the most boring snacks to eat, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults who snack found biscuits, yoghurt and nuts also made the top 20 list of dullest foods to nibble on throughout the day. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The results are in - Brits have voted rice cake the dullest snack Credit: PinPep 4 Despite the popularity of a Greggs pastry - cakes and pastries made the top 10 most boring snacks Credit: PinPep More than half (51 per cent) nibble on something between mealtimes every single day of the week. But 40 per cent are sometimes left unsatisfied by their snacking choices, with 18 per cent regularly suffering from "snack regret" With the most common time to reach for a treat being 3pm, with hunger (47 per cent), boredom (41 per cent) and habit (30 per cent) among the snacking triggers. The research was commissioned by Ginsters, which has launched Pockets, a new snacking range which can be enjoyed any time of the day whether you're out and about or at home. Read more Site Fight Watch moment furious man clashes with local and interrupts BBC news report Radio presenter and Diversity member, Perri Kiely, who teamed with the Cornish brand, said: 'My snack routine is dependent on whatever I can grab in between my morning radio show and next presenting job so finding something that actually satisfies and fits in my pocket? That's a win. 'Talking to people about their snack habits showed the scale of snack regret – so many aren't satisfied whether they chose a carrot or a scotch egg.' The study also found the most common places to snack were found to be at work (30 per cent), outdoors (14 per cent) and almost one in 10 (7 per cent) eat on public transport. While taste was voted the most important thing about a quick nibble (44 per cent), followed by the need for them to be filling and satisfying (17 per cent), and convenient (15 per cent). And more than a third (35 per cent) often turn to a snack when they need a quick energy boost. It also emerged the most common bites to reach for include biscuits, crisps and chocolate – but these also came top for the foods people are most bored of. 4 Shockingly, despite Brits consuming 8kg of chocolate a year, the treat was voted the third most boring afternoon nibble Credit: PinPep 4 Britain's supposedly beloved biscuits topped the list as the most uninspiring treat Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd. And yet, only five per cent try new snacks on a weekly basis or more, whereas 22 per cent do this a few times a month. And 53 per cent of those polled via have their few favourites - but generally like to mix it up. When asked what qualities the perfect snack should have, 66 per cent said a delicious taste and 23 per cent would prefer a wider variety. A spokesperson for Ginsters Pockets, which come in five new street food flavours, added: 'We found that people are craving more variety and quality in their snack choices. 'It's not just about grabbing the nearest thing anymore; taste and satisfaction really matter. 'That's why we're focused on creating snacks that are tasty, filling and convenient, even in the middle of a hectic day.'
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Britain's ‘most boring snacks' revealed including rice cakes and popcorn – with chocolate making the top three
CRACKERS, cereal bars and rice cakes are among the most boring snacks to eat, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults who 4 The results are in - Brits have voted rice cake the dullest snack Credit: PinPep 4 Despite the popularity of a Greggs pastry - cakes and pastries made the top 10 most boring snacks Credit: PinPep More than half (51 per cent) nibble on something between mealtimes every single day of the week. But 40 per cent are sometimes left unsatisfied by their snacking choices, with 18 per cent regularly suffering from With the most common time to reach for a The research was commissioned by Ginsters, which has launched Pockets, a new snacking range which can be enjoyed any time of the day whether you're out and about or at home. Read more Radio presenter and Diversity member, Perri Kiely, who teamed with the Cornish brand, said: 'My snack routine is dependent on whatever I can grab in between my morning radio show and next presenting job so finding something that actually satisfies and fits in my pocket? That's a win. 'Talking to people about their snack habits showed the scale of snack regret – so many aren't satisfied whether they chose a carrot or a scotch egg.' The study also found the most common places to snack were found to be at work (30 per cent), outdoors (14 per cent) and almost one in 10 (7 per cent) eat on public transport. While taste was voted the most important thing about a quick nibble (44 per cent), followed by the need for them to be filling and satisfying (17 per cent), and convenient (15 per cent). Most read in News And more than a third (35 per cent) often turn to a snack when they need a quick energy boost. It also emerged the most common bites to reach for include biscuits, 4 Shockingly, despite Brits consuming 8kg of chocolate a year, the treat was voted the third most boring afternoon nibble Credit: PinPep 4 Britain's supposedly beloved biscuits topped the list as the most uninspiring treat Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd. And yet, only five per cent try new snacks on a weekly basis or more, whereas 22 per cent do this a few times a month. And 53 per cent of those polled via When asked what qualities the perfect snack should have, 66 per cent said a delicious taste and 23 per cent would prefer a wider variety. A spokesperson for Ginsters Pockets, which come in five new street food flavours, added: 'We found that people are craving more variety and quality in their snack choices. 'It's not just about grabbing the nearest thing anymore; taste and satisfaction really matter. 'That's why we're focused on creating snacks that are tasty, filling and convenient, even in the middle of a hectic day.' TOP 20 MOST BORING SNACKS: 1. Biscuits 2. Crisps 3. Chocolate 4. Sweets 5. Crackers 6. Fruit 7. Cereal bars 8. Rice cakes 9. Cake/ 10. Popcorn 11. Yoghurt 12. Dried fruit 13. Nuts 14. Cold meats 15. Cheese 16. Sausage rolls/pasties 17. Boiled eggs 18. Meat snacks 19. Dips with breadsticks or veg 20. Ice cream
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Britain's ‘most boring snacks' revealed including rice cakes and popcorn – with chocolate making the top three
CRACKERS, cereal bars and rice cakes are among the most boring snacks to eat, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults who snack found biscuits, yoghurt and nuts also made the top 20 list of dullest foods to nibble on throughout the day. 4 4 More than half (51 per cent) nibble on something between mealtimes every single day of the week. But 40 per cent are sometimes left unsatisfied by their snacking choices, with 18 per cent regularly suffering from"snack regret" With the most common time to reach for a treat being 3pm, with hunger (47 per cent), boredom (41 per cent) and habit (30 per cent) among the snacking triggers. The research was commissioned by Ginsters, which has launched Pockets, a new snacking range which can be enjoyed any time of the day whether you're out and about or at home. Radio presenter and Diversity member, Perri Kiely, who teamed with the Cornish brand, said: 'My snack routine is dependent on whatever I can grab in between my morning radio show and next presenting job so finding something that actually satisfies and fits in my pocket? That's a win. 'Talking to people about their snack habits showed the scale of snack regret – so many aren't satisfied whether they chose a carrot or a scotch egg.' The study also found the most common places to snack were found to be at work (30 per cent), outdoors (14 per cent) and almost one in 10 (7 per cent) eat on public transport. While taste was voted the most important thing about a quick nibble (44 per cent), followed by the need for them to be filling and satisfying (17 per cent), and convenient (15 per cent). And more than a third (35 per cent) often turn to a snack when they need a quick energy boost. It also emerged the most common bites to reach for include biscuits, crisps and chocolate – but these also came top for the foods people are most bored of. 4 And yet, only five per cent try new snacks on a weekly basis or more, whereas 22 per cent do this a few times a month. And 53 per cent of those polled via have their few favourites - but generally like to mix it up. When asked what qualities the perfect snack should have, 66 per cent said a delicious taste and 23 per cent would prefer a wider variety. A spokesperson for Ginsters Pockets, which come in five new street food flavours, added: 'We found that people are craving more variety and quality in their snack choices. 'It's not just about grabbing the nearest thing anymore; taste and satisfaction really matter. 'That's why we're focused on creating snacks that are tasty, filling and convenient, even in the middle of a hectic day.'
