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Free and cheap days out for kids over the summer holidays
It can be difficult to find budget-friendly summer holiday activities. But never fear, we explain the free days out on offer, cheap family attractions, kids eat free deals and more ways to save money during the break.
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The hidden cost of job interviews: Benefits and free help you can claim for clothes, travel and hygiene
Job interview costs can quickly add up. But free help is available to claim for interview clothes, travel, toiletries and more before your next interview.
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Petrol prices rise again: Tesco and Sainsbury's fuel-saving offers explained
Drivers are feeling more pain at the pumps as petrol prices rise to a fresh high. However, you can use offers from supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury's to save.
Read moreThe nation loosened its purse strings in June: what we spent on and how to keep August affordable
Barclays data shows UK spending grew 1.9% in June 2026, with pub transactions on England's Panama match day five times the daily average. Here's what it means for your summer budget.
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Brits spend almost a full day every week worrying about money - and it is costing us more than we realise
New research finds 65% of UK adults spend an average of 22 hours a week worrying about money. Here's what the data shows and what it means for the way we live.
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Kids eat free summer holidays 2026: Full list of UK restaurant and supermarket deals
One of the easiest ways to keep kids happy on a budget during the school holidays is to take advantage of kids eat free and kids eat for £1 offers available at restaurants, cafés and supermarkets across the UK. To help you find the best offers, we've rounded up the latest deals available this summer holidays.
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East Midlands Railway reduced timetable: your refund rights if your train is cancelled
EMR has reduced services between Sheffield, Nottingham and London. Find out whether you will be notified and how to claim a full refund.
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Highest-paying summer jobs hiring now: The best roles with no experience needed
If you want to earn some extra cash over the summer holidays, there are employers recruiting across retail, hospitality, logistics and tourism. Here's where to look for the best paying jobs that don't require previous experience.
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Cost of living changes by Prime Minister Andy Burnham: Every announcement so far and how much you could save
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made tackling the cost of living a priority, and in his first week has announced several big measures to cut household bills, transport costs and energy costs. Here is everything you need to know.
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Hosepipe ban rules explained: Where restrictions are in place, £1,000 fines, and how to save money on water bills
Heatwaves and little rain in the UK in June and July means Thames Water is the latest company to put a hosepipe ban into force. Anyone who ignores the rules could face a fine of up to £1,000. Here's what you need to know, including the rules, exemptions and your rights.
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£2 bus fare cap: When cheaper bus tickets start and who will save money
Millions of bus passengers across England will see the cost of travelling fall after the government announced it will reduce the cap on single bus fares from £3 back to £2.
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Tesco is coming to Uber Eats and Deliveroo – here's what it means for shoppers
Millions more Tesco customers will soon be able to get Clubcard Prices and collect Clubcard points when ordering groceries through Uber Eats and Deliveroo for the first time. The supermarket joins Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Morrisons and Co-op who are also on the platforms.
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Electricity bills to fall from October as VAT is scrapped – how much could you save?
Millions of households across the UK could see their electricity bills fall from October after the Government announced it will remove VAT from domestic electricity bills. Here is what you need to know
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Mortgage rates rising: Halifax, HSBC and Barclays among lenders raising deals - should homeowners fix now?
Major mortgage lenders are hiking rates in a blow to anyone buying a home or re-mortgaging. getting a new deal. We look at how much higher rates could go and what it means for homebuyers.
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Octopus Energy offers more chances for free coffee rewards with new Monday scratchcard – how it works
Octopus Energy customers will soon have more chances to get their hands on free coffee and other rewards after the supplier changed its popular Octoplus rewards scheme. Here's how it works...
Read moreGrandparents offering childcare over the summer holidays could boost their State Pension by £7,000 through little-known NI credit
Grandparents who help look after their grandchildren during the school holidays could be missing out on a valuable boost to their State Pension worth around £350 a year - or £7,000 over a typical retirement.
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Tesco, Lidl and Morrisons offer free fruit for kids over summer holidays - how to claim
Families can pick up free fruit and vegetables for children at supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Morrisons - helping to keep little ones happy while shopping and helping to get in their five a day. Here's how to get the perk.
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Petrol prices rising ahead of summer holidays: How Asda and Sainsbury's fuel offers could save you money
Drivers are seeing higher prices at the pumps after wholesale fuel costs started rising again, but new supermarket promotions could help motorists cut the cost of filling up. We explain what's on offer as Asda joins Sainsbury's in 5p saving per litre offer for drivers.
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