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Free Sample of Palmolive Gourmet Chocolate Passion Body Butter Shower Cream
This one seems to be a bit hit and miss. I picked up a copy of the October cover dated issue of Asda's Good Living magazine a week or so ago in the local town branch, and there was nothing in it; I picked up a copy in the Hull branch yesterday, and there was a free sample of Palmolive Gourmet Chocolate Passion Body Butter…
Free Plastic Samples
For people who work in certain industries (e.g shopfitting), these free samples can come in handy: https://www.mkmplastics.com/
Free glass of wine
https://campoviejo.eagleeye.com/free-white-rioja/index.php Get a FREE Glass of Campo Viejo Wine at your nearest Harvester, Ember Inn or Sizzling Pub. Just request your voucher to your email then show a member of the bar staff your phone with with the voucher code to get yours FREE. Campo Viejo is giving away 10,000 FREE…
Free Pink Floral Perfume Sample from Dewamor
https://dewamor.com.my/free/
Free Sample pack from Moo (Postcards, Flyers, Stickers, Mini Cards & Greeting Cards)
https://www.moo.com/uk/large-sample-pack.html?utm_campaign=uk_soho_awin&utm_content= 10 products offering a variety of shapes, paper stocks and finishes. A range of products – Postcards, Flyers, Stickers, MiniCards and Greeting Cards (not including Business Cards) A sampling of some of our most popular paper stocks…
Colouring book of Large Hadron Collider
Particle physics for kids. The ATLAS Experiment Colouring Book is a free-to-download educational book, ideal for kids aged 5-9. It aims to introduce children to the field of High-Energy Physics, as well as the work being carried out by the ATLAS Collaboration. https://atlas.cern/colouring-book Official MoneySavingExpert…
Hotpoint- Free Appliances
Hello all, Now and again Hotpoint tweet asking users if they would like a specific product to review and keep. I was doubtful at first but have received an email to say they're sending me their new washing machine for free. So it does work! Apparently, after you receive it they send you a link to a survey to complete about…
iOS Pro Version Give Away this week Save $5.99
App of the week. Download Instantly and Save $5.99 and Become a Master Tinder Pickup Artist with Firematch. No ads, just super tools for Tinder. Simply Search on iOS App Store " Firematch - for Tinder "
Free Contour Next One meter giveaway *diabetics only*
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/promotions/contour-next-one-giveaway/ from the page: Just applied for one myself :beer: and thought I'd share! The app looks pretty cool too.
free old mout cider
https://www.oldmoutcider.co.uk/win Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 11 Oct: Enter your name, email address and postcode at Old Mout Cider by 11.59pm on Fri 7 Nov to get your free 500ml bottle voucher. Show the voucher to a member of staff at a participating Stonegate pub (find your nearest at the link above) until pub…
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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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