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FREE £200+, £1k of beauty products for £250, Premium Bond prize rate to rise & more

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Matt Finn
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Edited by Luke Warren
Updated 21 August 2026

Welcome to the hottest MoneySavingExpert.com content from the past week! See our latest top tips, hot deals and news-you-can-use, plus Martin's musings, all in a quickfire bite-sized format. Here's what you need to know from this week.


MSE's Money Tips email: Earn a free £200+ with SEVEN banks giving cash, bag £1,000 of beauty for £250, Premium Bond prize rate to rise & more



Some highlights from this week's email include...


Hot deal: Get £10 off a digital railcard


If you're new to booking site Trip.com, you can use our code MSETRIP10 to get £10 off a digital railcard.

Railcards give you a third off the cost of most train tickets, and our code makes a one-year railcard £25 and a three-year card £70.

You can use the code on cards including the 26 to 30, Family & Friends and Senior, though be aware that the offer expires at 11.59pm on Monday 31 August.


Key MSE News: NS&I's new fixes now pay up to 4.85%


State-owned savings provider NS&I has launched fixed savings accounts that pay up to 4.85% interest, with rates secured for one to five years.

As NS&I is backed by the Treasury, your cash is fully protected, so these accounts are especially worth considering if you have a large amount to save.

However, be aware that some other accounts do pay more, so see our full news story for NS&I's new rates and the top alternatives.


What's new on MSE: Enjoy free access to hundreds of London landmarks in September


Soon, more than 700 London buildings, heritage sites and museums, including places rarely open to the public, will open their doors to visitors, for free.

This is part of the Open House Festival, which is running between Saturday 12 and Sunday 20 September.

In our new Deals blog we round up all you need to know, including the locations to visit that you usually can't and the free attractions that normally charge.


The latest from Martin Lewis: See whether you can save on your mobile with a simple text




MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has a quick and easy way to help you potentially save on your mobile bills.

Just text INFO to 85075 from your phone, and your provider will reply to tell you whether you're still in contract and whether you'd be charged if you left. If you're out of contract and free to switch, there can be big savings available.

Free to switch? MSE's Cheap Mobile Finder can help you scour the market and find a better-value deal.


From our social channels: Book your free NHS flu jab NOW (if eligible)


A graphic shared of social media, showing a close-up of someone's arm as gloved hands apply a plaster. Text reads: "Flu jab bookings are now open for autumn/winter in England." There's an MSE logo in the top-right.

As we highlight in our recent social post, those eligible for a free NHS flu jab can now book an autumn appointment.

Free jabs start in England from Tuesday 1 September for children and pregnant women and from Thursday 1 October for over-65s and others who are eligible.

If you don't qualify for a free vaccine through the NHS or work, private bookings start from a tenner.


And finally, from the MSE Forum: Toaster troubles, dishwasher decisions & free delivery tactics


Some highlights from the MSE Forum this week include...