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Life.. With No Breaks Nick Spalding (The best selling comedy memoir) [Kindle Edition]
Life... With No Breaks by Nick Spalding (The best selling comedy memoir) [Kindle Edition] is free today on Amazon UK. Previously £4.89, has over 90 5* reviews, Get it today while it`s free. Enjoy. :j Link below.…
TV Cream Toys Lite: Presents You Pestered Your Parents for [Kindle Edition]Free Today
TV Cream Toys Lite: Presents You Pestered Your Parents for [Kindle Edition] Is free today on Amazon UK. Previously £12.99. Has great reviews on Amazon. Not sure how long it is free for, so get it today while it is. Enjoy. :j Link below.…
Free heart screening for 14-35 year olds
This charity has mobile ECG clinics, it saves lives for young people who have a heart condition but with no symptoms or diagnosis. http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/ecg.htm :heartpuls:heartpuls:heartpuls
free graze porridge!
Say hello to our new breakfast boxes packed with our pick of 8 delicious porridge recipes, made by combining some of our tastiest snacks and super healthy porridge oats. It's only available by invitation at the moment because we're just getting started. Join our waiting list and we'll drop you a line when there's more to…
Archna's Free Game of the Week: Chat Noir
Click the link to play the game: Chat Noir Don't forget if you have a suggestion for a game and want to see it in the Moneysaving tip email [EMAIL="freegame@moneysavingexpert.com"]freegame@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL] or let me know what kind of games are your favourite. Note from Martin: Why it's Archna's Free Game of…
Free bus travel Lancashire/Merseyside/Cheshire
Two schemes running this week like the Arriva one already posted but they don't require you to have a smart phone. Some of the Merseytravel routes listed are actually operated by Arriva North West. The 'C services' operate in Liverpool city centre so useful for visitors to Liverpool.…
Free John Frieda Blowdry @ selected Boots stores, more locations to be added
https://www.facebook.com/JohnFriedaUK?hc_location=stream Get a free blow dry in selected Boots stores! Simply turn up, choose your style and enjoy your glamorous new look!
FREE Beekeeping For Beginners e-LEARNING Course
7 day - e-learning course Interested in starting beekeeping? Sign up for our free Beekeeping for Beginners 7 Day eCourse - learn all the basics of this incredibly rewarding hobby - delivered straight to your inbox Name and email needed, not sure if you get a certificate but good for any complete beginners as is basic! I…
Free Sweets
Get a free packs of the new Halls XS sweets from their facebook page . :T Official MoneySavingExpert insert: There are 500 packs to give away via Facebook, every day till Tue 4 Jun. Just register your details. Thanks to RustySpoon for posting. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
Ward 19 - Chilling Thriller for Neil White Fans - Free on Kindle
I came across Ward 19 by John L. Probert free on Kindle today. Looks like a slick serial killer thriller - good for Karen Rose and Neil White fans. St Margaret's Hospital has 18 Wards. And one extra one that no one wants to visit. Ward 19. The mortuary. But when horribly dissected corpses starting appearing on the hospital…
Twinings whole leaf silky pyramids
There's a coupon for a free pack of these on page 12 of today's (25 April 2013) Waitrose newsletter valid until 1 June 2013. I suspect my local Waitrose will not stock these but I'll have a look just in case! :j
Homebase - Dulux colour match tester 250ml
Hope this is the right part of the forum to post this! Homebase currently have a brochure (Inspire) in store with a voucher giving a free pot of Dulux paint (250ml size), you can get any shade mixed up. Great for crafters like me, and these small tins last for ages!
Sword Of Rome: Gladiator - Adventure for Simon Scarrow Fans - Free on Kindle
I came across Sword of Rome: Gladiator by Richard Foreman on free offer on Kindle today. Looks like a good historical adventure - prefect for fans of Simon Scarrow or Ben Kane. Rome, 51BC The centurion Lucius Oppius has left the battlefields of Gaul to venture to Rome. But he is about to discover the capital of the Empire…
Free Bottle Of Coke Zero (500ml)
As the title states, get a free bottle of coke zero! Just enter your details online and you'll be sent an email to print out your voucher. Link below, https://redeem.freecokezero.co.uk/?mweb=1024 16+ yrs in GB, CI and IoM only. Download until 1st May or limit of 1,000,000. Coupon valid until 12th May 2013. Coupon can be…
Wallpaper samples from B&Q could be good for crafters
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/content/support/services/wallpaper_sample/index.jsp?ecamp How to request your free samples... To help you plan your design, diy.com offers a free sample service on selected wallpapers. You may request up to 8 different samples which will be delivered to your home within 5 working days.* Look out…
200,000 Rubicon Ice Cream/Lollies been given away free this summer
No details on their website yet. http://www.promomarketing.info/experiential/sampling/a-g-barr-samples-rubicon-frozen-range/18198 http://www.rubiconexotic.com/#/ice-cream-map
50 Free #1 digital comics from Dark Horse
Celebrate Dark Horse Digital's 2 year anniversary with 50 free #1s! Get all 50 issues in one simple bundle. This bundle includes our most popular titles like Mike Mignolla's Hellboy: Seed of Destruction #1, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 #1 and Star Wars Legacy #1. Get a sample of our hot new series like Brian Wood's…
The Benefactor - Suspense Thriller for Harlen Cobden Fans - Free on Kindle Today
I also came across The Benefactor by Scott Griffin free on Kindle today. Looks like an excellent suspense thriller - good for Harlen Coben fans. A taut, suspenseful and pulse-pounding psychological thriller with a killer twist. He's the family you wish you never had. When Sean and Maggie win a holiday to Miami it's an…
The I.T. Girl - RomCom for Jane Green Fans - Free on Kindle
I came across The I.T. Girl by Fiona Pearse free on Kindle today. Looks like a fun romantic comedy - perfect for Jane Green and Sophie Kinsella fans. And for anyone in IT! Orla Hanlon is taking on a new city, a new job and a new romance. A software programmer working in the heart of London’s financial district, she is an…
Not in the Sunday Times Rich List (YET)?
Where are you on the global rich list.. ? http://www.globalrichlist.com/ Didn't make it onto the yearly roll call of the mega-wealthy? Why not find out where you'd actually sit in comparison to the rest of the world? You might be surprised.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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