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With more people staying home, and money tighter than ever, managing energy bills is important. Last week we told you of a NO-BRAINER tariff for most existing British Gas customers. Similar past incarnations of this tariff were available for a couple of weeks, and while we've no confirmation, this'll likely be much the same - so if it's for you - for safety get on with it. For those not with British Gas, if you're looking for a cheap big name, this is in the game, but Scot Power's launched a slightly cheaper deal (though its service rating is poor). Some tiddler firms' tariffs also undercut it, by up to £30/yr on typical use - do a whole of market comparison to see.
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Cheapest 4GB Sim we've EVER seen - '£5.92/mth' (with unltd mins & texts). MSE Blagged. Mobile newbies to Plusnet* (uses EE network) pay £8/mth on a 1yr contract, but also get a £25 prepaid Mastercard - as good as cash - within 45 days of Sim activation, making this £5.92/mth equiv. For more, see Top Sims. 18 Netflix hacks - incl check if you can save up to £72/yr. Handy if stuck indoors with nowt to do. Netflix hacks Free £5 off £25 Amazon code for some. See if you're eligible for free Amazon credit. NEW. 31 FREE big-name games for your phone - incl Harry Potter, Mario, Sonic and The Sims. There are tons of free mobile games out there, yet not all of 'em are actually worth playing. MSE Sarah's rounded up some top-rated games, incl arcade classics and TV/film characters everyone's heard of. See her pick of the free big-name games. 20 'lucky dip' summer hanging basket plants for £7 delivered (norm £33). MSE Blagged. Incl fuchsia & petunia. 10,000 available. Thompson & Morgan |
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UK base rate cut to 0.25%: part 1 - help for savers
Rates are changing constantly, so double-check after clicking. Our Top Savings guide is regularly updated. Remember, all savings we list have the full UK savings protection of up to £85,000 per person, per financial institution.
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Last-min Mother's Day deals incl a personalised A5 photo card for £1.59 delivered. Plus free gift cheques (pledge to do something nice for mum), beauty gifts & more. Yes, it's THIS Sunday - see Mother's Day round-up. £23 Ciaté eye make-up set (norm £80ish). MSE Blagged. Incl 18-piece eye shadow palette, eyeliner, highlighter and under-eye patches. 1,000 available. Ciaté ENDS FRI. Cheap fibre broadband from Shell Energy - '£15.49/mth'. MSE Blagged. This 35Mb fibre deal for newbies to Shell Energy is £22.99/mth over a 12mth contract, but you get £90 bill credit within 3mths. Factor that in and it's an equiv £15.49/mth. Remember though, when switching broadband you may be offline for a few hours. See our Broadband Unbundled tool for lots more deals. 120 hay fever tablets for £2.75. Useful with spring nearly upon us. Cheap hay fever meds |
AT A GLANCE BEST BUYS
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UK base rate cut to 0.25%: part 2 - help for mortgage holders
MORTGAGE rates to drop - can you grab a cheap fix and save £1,000s?
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Extra 30% off Hot Diamonds outlet code, eg, £40 earrings for £20. MSE Blagged. Incl free delivery. Hot Diamonds
RECLAIM SUCCESS OF THE WEEK:
"Thanks for your info about the marriage tax allowance . Did a simple online form and received £900." |
THIS WEEK'S POLL Can your finances cope with the UK's gradual shutdown? We are entering a national period of self-isolation and a likely, coronavirus-driven, hopefully short-term recession. How well set up are you (and your family) FINANCIALLY to weather it? MoneySavers are keenest on buying bicycles and cars second-hand. Last week, we asked what you'd be happy to buy second-hand - over 5,700 people voted. The items you were most likely to give a second home to included bicycles, cars, furniture, DVDs and video games. Very few were keen on the idea of second-hand underwear though... See the full second-hand poll results. |
MONEY MORAL DILEMMA Should I pay my friend to stay with her? A school friend of 30 years has moved a three-hour drive away, to a large country house with holiday cottages. For her 40th birthday I've been asked to pay £150 to stay there for the weekend, but it seems wrong to have to pay my friend. Enter the Money Moral Maze: Should I pay my friend to stay with her? | Suggest an MMD | View past MMDs THE QUICKIES - Debt-Free Wannabe chat of the week: What small DFW thing will you do w/c 16 March? |
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MARTIN'S APPEARANCES (WED 18 MAR ONWARDS) Thu 19 Mar - The Martin Lewis Money Show - Coronavirus Special, ITV, 8.30pm MSE TEAM APPEARANCES (SUBJECTS TBC) Wed 18 Mar - BBC Radio Cumbria, Money Talks with Ben Maeder, from 6pm |
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL That's it for this week, but before we go... if you're feeling glum about the prospect of self-isolating, or just need a short break from all the worrying news coverage, here's something that'll hopefully lift your spirits for a minute. We asked MoneySavers how they and their communities are responding to the coronavirus crisis, and heard dozens of uplifting stories featuring random acts of kindness - from strangers leaving ginger nut biscuits on grateful neighbours' doorsteps, to medicine deliveries for elderly cats whose owners are in isolation. Have a read and share your own in our Reasons to be cheerful Facebook thread. We hope you save some money, |
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