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Free 2019 Year Planner Download and Print
A free 2020 year planner can be downloaded and printed from here: Free 2020 Year Planner. The year planner is in landscape format, but a portrait layout year planner is also available. If you prefer PDFs to Word documents, try the PDF year planner. There's also a 2020 calendar - actually two: a one page per month calendar…
Free Letters from Santa list 2019
As some of the links on the old thread are no longer valid, I thought it was better to start a new one ! If I have missed any, please pop me a pm or comment on here and I will add. http://www.northpole.com https://www.personalisedgifts.co.uk/pages/free-personalised-letter-from-santa http://www.easyfreesantaletter.com…
British Gas customers: 20,000 Hive active plugs
With rewards account https://www.britishgas.co.uk/identity/?source=PureBrand-Google-PPC&cid=PPC&gclid=Cj0KCQiA8_PfBRC3ARIsAOzJ2ur4DgfyXIHpxj5-LUlYQ8YNudxgOL8i-kaopQLmO9w2fHwDt8nS-WMaAnkOEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#/
free nostalgic e-cards
fascinating collection of old postcards for you to send to friends "We do hope you enjoyed sending, and your friend enjoyed receiving, your card. You can visit the Frith Ecards home page at www.francisfrith.com/ecards/ any time to send further Ecards free of charge."
Free Christmas cards posted and delivered
I came across this website which allows you to buy free cards and get them posted for free. The catch is that they want you to sign up to their website in order to do so but for a freebie that includes the postage, it is well worth it. freecardsandgifts. com (cant share links yet) is the website and you can browse the…
Free tea bag sample (Ringtons)
Leaflet from Ringtons I don't drink tea so don't know if you are offered more than one, if delivered, or posted etc! "Simply call 0800 052 2440 (or text TEA to 80010) to receive your FREE sample of our famous tea bags." "We're so positive we'll be your cup of tea we'll bring you some for FREE' www.ringtons.co.uk
The Coca Cola Truck dates have been announced
https://www.coca-cola.co.uk/stories/keep-on-trucking Visit the truck in a glittering winter wonderland setting and enjoy a free 150ml can of Coca-Cola zero sugar, Diet Coke or Coca-Cola Original Taste. Don’t forget to put your empty can in one of our recycling bins to help us with our global World Without Waste pledge – to…
Free sample Natvia natural sweetener
https://natvia.com/free-sample/ Seen in Good Housekeeping magazine no end date given
Free Copy of Wireframe Magazine
https://wireframe.raspberrypi.org/ Get issue 1 free! Want a free copy of Wireframe issue one in print? Simply click below to be whisked to the Raspberry Pi Press store to complete the fast (and free) checkout. We have 10,000 copies on offer on a first-come, first-served basis. Do you work at a game development studio? Sign…
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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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