Your weekly money saving deals and news from money expert Andy Webb
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BLOG: Eat Out to Help Out: How it works, and how to use it with other deals
From Monday there's a new way to save at restaurants - and it's been set up by the Government! Called Eat Out to Help Out, you can get 50% off meals up to £10 per person throughout August.
Here's how it works, where and when you can get it, plus a few ways to increase your savings by combining the offer with other promotions.
BLOG: Should you go on a holiday this summer?
Just when you thought it might be ok to go away, restrictions start to return. Here's what you need to think about to make sure any bookings you make or have made, at home or abroad, are protected if you can't go.
BLOG: Best free business bank accounts
If you run your own business or are thinking of starting something on the side, you'll want to set up a separate account to keep the money away from your personal one - in fact you might even be required to.
Most high street banks will charge you for this, but it is possible to get free business banking. Here's my guide to the best options out there right now.
PODCAST: Cash Chats #134: What to expect from redundancy
With predictions that one in ten will be unemployed this year, it's vital we know our rights.. So this week I've been joined by employment lawyer Jodie Hill to talk about how redundancy works. We cover things like statutory pay and notice, selection processes, consultation, choosing to go voluntarily and more.
If you can leave a rating and review on the podcast app you use when you listen that would be really appreciated.
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The top deals this week
I only share deals and special offers on the blog which I think are really good value. Click the red titles or blue links for more information.
Plus, it's worth following me on Instagram where I post any extra deals which come too late for the newsletter, including a deals of the week video update on Friday.
1. Free £50 bike repair voucher
The "Fix Your Bike" scheme from the Government is giving away 50,000 £50 vouchers to do up your bike. It launched on Tuesday night but was quickly paused due to so many applicants! It should return soon, so here's how to get one when it does.
2. Boots beauty products - £5 off each £20 spend
If you need to stock up on beauty this offer lets you keep saving on every £20 you spend, plus you can combine it with other offers and get your Advantage points.
3. American Dirt for 99p
Everyday Amazon offers a handful of Kindle titles for 99p as part of its "Kindle Daily Deals". Today one of those is the brilliant American Dirt. Well worth nabbing while it's so cheap. Here's how to find this and other ebook offers.
4. Family day out cards for £1
Though it's not ideal circumstances, many of you with families will still want to get out with the kids this summer where you can. Two options which could save you money are Kids Pass and Little Bird. Both offer 30-day trials for £1 so it could be worth giving one a go over the school holidays.
5. LAST CHANCE: Natwest Invest £50 cashback
This offer to make £50 on a £250 investment with Natwest ends Friday. Make sure you understand the risks. More details here.
6. LAST CHANCE: Free £3 on Costa app
Also ending on Friday is a chance to get £3 credit to spend in Costa. Here's how to get it.
7. £10 off first Uber Eats order
Last week a gremlin meant the link didn't work for this offer. Sorry! Here's how to get £10 off a £15 spend if you're after a takeaway.
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Quick deals
Banking offers
- Top free cash: £50 cashback for opening a TSB account
- The best cash savings accounts - inc up to 2.75% interest
- £50 cashback with £250 investment
Cards and bills deals
- Free £25 M&S & £10 Amazon vouchers with credit cards
- Up to £125 bonus from American Express
- Three SIM-only 8GB of data for £5.50 a month
Shopping vouchers and other deals
- Free £15 for new TopCashback users
- £5 off Amazon - for some
- Free £5 credit when you trade in old CDs, books, DVDs or game
- 0% finance deals on new Samsung or Apple phones
Entertainment deals
- 12 months of Spotify for the price of 10
- One year free Mubi streaming service hack
- Free movie rental & Kindle book
- Free and cheap Kindle books
- The best TV & film streaming offers and deals
- One month free Lucky Voice at Home
- Free issue of Ethical Consumer magazine
Food and drink offers
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Recent articles you might have missed
I know it can be tricky to read everything I write every week, so here are my main articles from the last few weeks.
- Monzo Plus review
- Loop reusable packaging supermarket: How it works
- Santander 123 to change AGAIN
- NOW TV price increase: Is it still worth it?
- Club Lloyds account review
- Don’t want to switch? You can still save money
- M&S Sparks revamp: How the reward scheme will work
- Travel spending cards: Which are best? credit vs debit vs prepaid
- Summer Statement – Stamp Duty & VAT cuts, job funding and more
- Why you need more than one bank account
- Reward credit cards: Which are best – cashback vs points vs miles?
- Curve card review
- The best price comparison and tracker sites for your shopping and spending
- How to get free Amazon returns
- Spare cash due to lockdown? Here’s what you should do with it
- The Marriage Allowance tax break explained
- Cash hack: Free magazines tricks
My £1,000 money makeover
Here's my complete series of tips and tricks to help you make savings of at least £1,000 - if not more!
- Part 1: Your subscriptions
- Part 2: Your mobile phone bill
- Part 3: Your broadband bill
- Part 4: Your energy bills
- Part 5: Your TV & Streaming bills
- Part 6: Your insurance
- Part 7: Your mortgage, rent and council tax
- Part 8: Your food
- Part 9: Your Shopping
- Part 10: Your banking & savings
- Part 11: Clearing you debts
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