Lorien Strydom
Lorien Strydom is a financial writer and content strategist with a background spanning fintech, personal finance, and market analysis. She writes on the intersection of policy, money, and the decisions that affect household finances — contributing to publications across finance, technology, and consumer sectors.
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Britain’s Advanced Nuclear Bet Gains a Japanese Ally — But a Signing Isn’t a Reactor
A deal signed at Number 10 on Sunday tells you more about where the UK wants its energy…
Great British Energy: What It Actually Is, What It Isn’t, and Whether It’ll Work
Great British Energy is the publicly owned clean-energy company the government created to speed Britain's shift to home-grown…
Are Smart Energy Tariffs Worth It in 2026? The Complete UK Homeowner Guide
Quick answer: For many UK households, smart energy tariffs can reduce electricity costs by 10% to 30%, but…
Why UK Standing Charges Have Nearly Doubled — And Who’s Responsible
Every household connected to the gas and electricity networks pays a daily standing charge before using a single…