Monthly UK Offer Changelog: What Changed, Expired, or Got Worse

May 2026 Review Summary

Checked on 17 May 2026.

This changelog records what changed on SideGuide before the next AdSense resubmission pass. The goal is simple: live hubs should only promote live offers, while expired offer pages should remain useful historical references instead of pretending a claim is still available.

Offer Status Changes

What Was Removed From Live Hubs

The free-money idea hub no longer pins:

• Barclays Premier switch
• Club Lloyds switch
• Trading 212 free share

Those pages remain available as archived offer pages because readers may still search for the historical terms or need to understand whether a started application could qualify. They are no longer presented as live opportunities.

What Was Strengthened

Expired offer pages

The expired pages now explain:

• that the offer has ended
• the historical qualification rules
• what to do if you applied before the deadline
• current alternatives to check instead
• why the page is being preserved

This keeps SEO value without creating misleading claim buttons or thin expired-offer inventory.

Active offer pages

Active offer pages gained more decision support:

• decision checklists
• expected timelines
• common failure points
• "who should skip this" sections
• official source checks

That makes the commercial pages more useful on their own rather than relying only on headline payout amounts.

Current Offers to Check First

Always read the live provider terms before applying. This changelog is a review snapshot, not a replacement for official terms.

Why Expired Pages Stay Published

Deleting expired offer pages can create three problems:

1. readers lose context for offers they already started
2. search visitors land on broken or missing pages
3. the site loses the chance to explain better current alternatives

The better approach is to mark the offer as ended and make the page genuinely useful as an archive.

Next Changelog Items

The next monthly review should check:

• whether NatWest changes, replaces, or withdraws the £200 offer
• whether Santander changed the £180 terms
• whether first direct revised its exclusion rules
• whether Trading 212 launched a new invite campaign
• whether cashback sign-up bonuses changed values

Frequently Asked Questions

Why not delete expired offers?

Because an expired offer can still answer a real reader question. The page just needs to stop using live-claim framing.

How often should live offers be checked?

High-value bank-switch offers should be checked at least weekly while active, and immediately around public deadlines.

Can expired offers return?

Yes, but usually with revised terms. A returning offer should be treated as a new review, not assumed to match the old page.