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Yorkshire Gold teabag
Just found a Yorkshire Gold teabag on page 31 of October's Waitrose Kitchen magazine which is free if you have a My Waitrose card.
Free Tax Disc Holders
I know that as from tomorrow Tax Disc Holders are not available, but Cocoon Vehicles in Derby are giving theirs away as they are no longer needed. Ideal for parking permits and passes Google "Cocoon Vehicles" and see the News link, Free Tax Disc Holders are there!
Free Bottle Glacial Smart Water 25/9
Free Bottle Glacial Smart Water at T@sco today only voucher in the Metro page 26. Link to printable e-version http://e-edition.metro.co.uk/2014/09/25/index.html?p=30
Free Land Registry Property Alert Service - protect your house from property fraud
This newish Land Registry service allows you to monitor up to ten properties. Once you have signed up to the service, you will receive email alerts when certain activity occurs on your monitored properties. See link below. What is property fraud? Property fraud can happen in many ways. For example, fraudsters may steal…
E: 15/10? Free Gucci Premiere EDT Sample on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GUCCI/app_389900094379503
Free pirate knitting patterns
Arrrrr it be Talk Like A Pirate Day! To celebrate, Ho, ho me Hearties it's a Captain Pugwash inspired extravaganza of two free patterns. Check out their website at http://www.lindumcrafts.co.uk/ for the free downloads (under the shop section then free patterns).
Palmolive shower milk
Sachets of Palmolive shower milk were being given out in Newcastle's Eldon Square today (outside Boots and Clark's), and according to https://www.palmolive.co.uk (click on competition to see list) they will be there until 21 September 2014. Apparently they are going to Cardiff next!
Toolfair Show Coventry 18th-19th Sept, Sandown 6th-7th Nov
http://www.toolfair.info/ http://www.toolfair.info/registration-options/ AIMED SPECIFICALLY AT WORKING TRADESMEN, THE TOOLFAIR TRADESHOWS AROUND THE COUNTRY GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO TRY OUT ALL THE LATEST POWER AND HAND TOOLS AND GET SOME GREAT SHOW DEALS ON TOP BRANDS.
Free dog food sample from Purina for smaller dogs.
Treat your small fury friend to a free dog food sample from Purina. This is the perfect freebie for owners of smaller dogs. Login or register with us today to get your FREE sample. http://www.purinaone-mydogis.co.uk/sample-request
Free Football Calendar app.
Aimed at Liverpool fans. Download is halfway down this page.
Free Gardening Classes (online)
http://www.craftsy.com/class/transform-your-garden-design/4247? Class Description Transform your garden without the expensive professional overhaul! Join landscape designer and author Rebecca Sweet as she shares essential techniques for reviving your garden design. First, Rebecca will teach you how to begin your garden…
Free Elvive Fibrology sample in Boots mag
The September/October 2014 edition of the Boots Health & Beauty magazine has a free sample of Elvive Fibrology, 10ml shampoo and 10ml conditioner. It's a pull out on page 58.
Free gifts for NEW Debenhams Beauty Club members
Found on Debenhams Beauty Club Facebook page Not yet a Beauty Club member? Head in store now and register a card and you'll receive a FREE gift worth £12!* I did this in Nottingham today , I got to choose 2 gift samples out of an urban decay purple eyeliner, Lancome face cream, YSL black opium perfume and a Giorgio Armani…
Free starbucks latte
Not sure if this is all stores but starbucks in Wembley are giving away a free latte between 11-12 until Sunday just say cocoa at the till.
Free U2 Album - Songs of Innocence
Hi! We've just tweeted this. If you're a U2 fan go go go :) Free U2 Album
Free Gillette ProGlide Razor, 1st 1000 (Email)
To receive a free Gillette Fusion ProGlide Razor email Gillette@Diss.net to experience your First Real shave. Offer available to the first 1,000 applicants. Closes on 30/09/2014. 1.Offer available to the first 1000 applicants. Closes 30/09/2014. 2.This offer is open to all residents in the UK and ROI aged 18 years of age…
Free new Vichy Idealia Life Skin Serum and Eye Contour sample
https://www.idealia.co.uk/#spinIt Play the Vichy Spin to Win game and get 1 of 45,000 free sample packs Official MoneySavingExpert insert: Register online to win one 1.5ml sample of Idealia Life Serum and one 1.5ml Idealia Eye sachet. There were 45,000 samples available, we've contacted Idealia to find out how many samples…
Free Pint (Cask Ale Week 25 Sept to 6 Oct)
Register at http://freedrinkpubs.co.uk/register.php Register for your free pint The next free pint promotion is taking place in conjunction with this year's Cask Ale Week from Thursday 25th September until Sunday 5th October. A Free Pint Could Be Yours If you would like to receive a free pint voucher to redeem in some…
Free Malorie Blackman Book Giveaway in Birmingham
Hello, if you're in Birmingham there's a giveaway this Saturday and next for the Birmingham Big City Read. Details here.
Free Max Factor’s NEW Skin Luminizer Foundation sample
http://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/beauty-recommended/beauty-products/entry-screen/max-factor-foundation Enter now for your chance of winning one of 100 full-size products. And, if you don’t make the final 100, we’ve got 20,000 mini samples to give away!

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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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