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McDonalds to scrap 'free' coffee stamp loyalty scheme from 31 October and you'll now have to spend more to get a 'free' hot drink
McDonald's fans will no longer be able to collect ‘free’ coffee stamps from 31 October after the fast food giant said it was scrapping the scheme. Plus, if you want a 'free' coffee from 1 November you'll now need to pay more.
24 October 2022

McDonald's raises the price of cheeseburgers from 99p to £1.19 – here's what you need to know
McDonald's has today raised the price of its iconic cheeseburger by 20p – the first price hike the burger's seen in over 14 years.
27 July 2022

McDonald's loyalty scheme launches across the UK - here's how to get your 'free' Big Mac
McDonald’s has rolled its loyalty scheme out across the whole of the UK after first trialling it in a few select stores. The move means customers can earn points on their spending at the fast-food chain, which they can then redeem on free food, including Big Macs. Here's how it works.
19 July 2022

McDonald’s launches loyalty scheme – here’s how you can earn 'free' Big Macs and McNuggets
McDonald’s has launched a loyalty scheme for customers allowing them to earn points to spend on food and drink. The scheme, titled MyMcDonald’s Rewards, first launched today (10 January) in selected locations up North before being rolled out to a further 65 restaurants across the UK.
10 January 2022

VAT cut to 5% for hotels and restaurants – but will you get a discount?
VAT has been temporarily cut from 20% to 5% for hospitality and tourism businesses, and a number of big chains including McDonald's and Nando's are slashing prices as a result. But businesses don't have to pass on the tax cut to customers – we've full info below on what the change means for you
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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Martin Lewis: Five things all new English university starters should know
4 September 2023The 2023 academic year is about to start, and it'll see the biggest shake-up to student finance in England for a decade. The changes are both subtle and massive. On the surface they look like a tweak, in practice they will increase the eventual cost of going to university by over 50% for many typical graduates.