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Talking Life - Summer Bargains

Jul 22, 2026 · 3 min · 6 segments

In this week's Talking Life, Kieran is joined by Head of Marketing at hotukdeals, and entrepreneurial prodigy, Ben Smye. They discuss new research surrounding summer holiday spending habits, the extra…

In this week's Talking Life, Kieran is joined by Head of Marketing at hotukdeals, and entrepreneurial prodigy, Ben Smye. They discuss new research surrounding summer holiday spending habits, the extra cost of the World Cup, and how you can get the best bang for your buck this summer.

In this week's Talking Life, Kieran is joined by Head of Marketing at hotukdeals, and entrepreneurial prodigy, Ben Smye. They discuss new research surrounding summer holiday spending habits, the extra…

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Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot political

Speakers: Ben SmyeGuestKieran BannisterHost

Top entities: FIFA World Cup×12 Hotukdeals×6 Tesco iPhone×3 United Kingdom×2

Show Opening & Guest Introduction0:05 – 0:32

Kieran BannisterHost

0:05

With Talking Life, I'm Ciaran Bannister.

Kieran BannisterHost

0:10

As we approach the summer holidays and the World Cup draws to a close, new research from Hot UK Deals has uncovered how Brits are shopping for their holidays and the impact that World Cup spending has had on our budgets.

Kieran BannisterHost

0:23

Joining me to talk about these findings is Head of Marketing at Hot UK Deals and entrepreneurial prodigy Ben Smy.

Kieran BannisterHost

0:30

Ben, thank you for joining us.

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FIFA World CupSports OrganizationFootball competition
94%12 mentions
HotukdealsEntity
81%6 mentions
TescoCompanyRetail company
69%1 mention
iPhoneProduct ModelMobile phone
56%3 mentions
United KingdomCountryCountry in Europe
44%2 mentions
QuidcoEntitySite
25%2 mentions
Top CashBackEntitySite
25%2 mentions
Tesco ClubcardEntity
6%1 mention

Society
Cost of LivingEconomics
Social TrendsSociety
Consumer BehaviorEconomics > Cost of Living
Online ShoppingShopping > Discounts
BudgetingTravel > Holiday Planning
DiscountsShopping
World CupEvents
Holiday PlanningTravel
Cashback OffersShopping > Discounts > Online Shopping
Shopping
Economics
Events
Impact of EventsSociety > Social Trends
Travel
Holiday PlanningEconomics > Cost of Living > Consumer Behavior
Discount SeekingEconomics > Cost of Living > Consumer Behavior > Holiday Planning
Social ActivitiesTravel > Holiday Planning > Budgeting
World Cup ImpactTravel > Holiday Planning > Budgeting > Social Activities
In-store PromotionsShopping > Discounts > Online Shopping > Cashback Offers
World CupSociety > Social Trends > Impact of Events
Summer ActivitiesSociety > Social Trends > Impact of Events > World Cup
Social EventsEvents > World Cup
Summer HolidaysEvents > World Cup > Social Events
Budgeting for EventsEvents > World Cup > Social Events > Summer Holidays

Show Opening & Guest Introduction0:05 – 0:32

Kieran BannisterHost

0:05

With Talking Life, I'm Ciaran Bannister.

Kieran BannisterHost

0:10

As we approach the summer holidays and the World Cup draws to a close, new research from Hot UK Deals has uncovered how Brits are shopping for their holidays and the impact that World Cup spending has had on our budgets.

Kieran BannisterHost

0:23

Joining me to talk about these findings is Head of Marketing at Hot UK Deals and entrepreneurial prodigy Ben Smy.

Kieran BannisterHost

0:30

Ben, thank you for joining us.