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Netflix is hoicking subscription costs by up to £24 a year. The changes have already come in for new customers, while existing customers will see their prices increase in the coming weeks.

It follows a similar price rise in February 2025, which itself came just months after the streaming service had axed its cheapest 'Basic' plan.

For the full rundown on how costs are changing across Netflix plans, see our news story.

Prep your garden now for some vivid spring colour with a Thompson & Morgan bulb bundle. They include daffodils, crocuses, tulips, bluebells and more, which the plant company says would cost about £75 if bought separately.

Our deal's available to most of Great Britain until 11.59pm on Monday 14 September, or until all 15,000 bundles have gone, whichever is sooner. Unfortunately Thompson & Morgan doesn't deliver to Northern Ireland and some Scottish postcodes.

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute – founded by MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis – has launched a "groundbreaking" new project.

The 'Suicide Prevention Action Lab' will bring together five major banks in a bid to find new approaches to helping vulnerable customers and those who may be at risk of suicide as a result of debt and financial struggles. Martin says the work could be life-saving.

Although Christmas is still a long way off, some retailers have already introduced their beauty Advent calendars, containing a range of different products. In our new blog we look at what's included in a number of these calendars.

We analyse the real total cost of individual items, compare prices and savings, and highlight which calendars offer the most beauty for your buck.

This week's social post looks at how you can help foodbanks. Trussell, an anti-poverty charity, says that it distributed more than 2.6 million food parcels in 2025 – with more expected to be needed this year.

If you're in a position to help, we explain how to find out what items your local foodbank needs, what to donate and what to avoid, and how to make the most of your contribution, in our foodbank donation tips.

• More free competitions... Forumites frequently add new contests to our Competitions Time board, with the latest prizes including toys, tools and a trip to South Africa.
  
  

• Could DVDs beat streaming services? One user is considering a return to a more old-school way of watching films, to save some cash – would you do the same?
  
  

• Poll: What kind of receipt do you prefer? Whether you favour a new-fangled digital receipt or just a simple paper version, join the discussion and tell us which gets your vote.