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Tips and tricks to find cheap flights

With such dreary weather, we're all dreaming of a holiday in the sunshine, sipping cocktails by the pool. We've rounded up some tips to find cheap flights.

Save money on flights

Andy's February 2024 savings round up

Andy's monthly update on the best savings rates and news looks at just how much interest rates have dropped in the last couple of months, along with news including forthcoming cuts to Tandem, Premium Bonds, Green Bonds and (eventually) Chip.

There are also new regular savers, new accounts with pots with decent rates and a new ISA from Chip. Plus all the top rates right now.

Are you getting the best rate?

Interest rate stays at 5.25%

The interest rate has stuck at 5.25% for the fourth time in nearly six months. But what does that actually mean? We share our predictions for 2024 and what this means for savings and mortgages.

How does the interest rate impact you?

Save on theatre tickets

From seat filling to ticket lotteries, there are loads of ways to see West End (or local) shows for less. Here are the best ways.

Cheap trips to the theatre

Octoplus from Octopus Energy review

Octopus Energy has launched a new rewards scheme Octoplus, which can get you discounted cinema tickets, free coffee and days out, and even free energy.

Is Octoplus any good?

Andy’s month in money

From insurance frustrations and market research gone-wrong to annoying customer service chats, Andy shares his month in money for December and January. Here are the takeaways.

The good, the bad and the ugly with Andy's money

CASH CHATS PODCAST

Ep 359 | Andy's Month in Money

In the latest episode of the pod, Andy is looking at

The good and bad for your money that you shared in the FB group
Home insurance frustrations
Amazon order errors
Mobile phone haggling
Cancelling NOW TV and Which?
Ordering a statutory credit report

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THIS WEEK'S TOP DEALS

We only share deals and special offers on the site which we think are really good value. Click the titles or links for more information.

1. Lidl: free bakery item

If you shop at Lidl and scan your Lidl app, you'll get to spin the wheel in the app and win a free bakery item. Every spin wins, too. Here's how to get it.

2. Virgin Atlantic Reward+: up to 22,500 bonus points boost

With the Virgin Atlantic Reward+ credit card, you can get a boosted 15,000 points with your first purchase and double the points for up to two months. Here's how to get it.

3. Valentine's Day: supermarket meal deals

Supermarkets have started to launch their Valentine's meal deals for those hoping for a romantic night-in (or just save money on multiple courses). Prices range from £12 to £25 and they all include 3 courses and drinks. Here's our round-up.

4. National Lottery: free days out

Booking is open now for free and discounted days out in March including the Eden Project, the Tower of London and English Heritage properties with a National Lottery ticket. Here are the attractions and discounts available.

5. Ikea: half price food on Fridays

Ikea restaurants now do half price food on Friday's for Ikea Family members, which can get you the classic meatballs meal for less than £2.50 and a kid's meal for just 45p. Here's how to get it.

6. Airtime Rewards: boosted cashback with O2

If you're with O2, you can get boosted cashback at weekends in February with Airtime Rewards. Plus, if you 're not signed up yet, we have a code to get you a £4 boost.

7. Wine: 25% off three bottles

Sainsbury's has launched an offer to get three bottles of its Taste the Difference wine for 25% off. Here are the details.

8. Valentine's Flowers: £10 off and more

It's your last chance to order flowers if you want them delivered on Valentine's Day, and this isn't something you want to leave to the last minute. We've pulled together some of the best discounts on flowers including £10 off your first order at Bloom & Wild and 25% off at Bunches.

9. Spotify: 2-4-1 welcome back

If you cancelled Spotify Premium before the start of this year then it's worth checking your account to see if you can claim two months for the price of one.

10. Chip: new Cash ISA

Chip has launched a new easy access ISA, paying 4.75%. Though that might sound tempting to those of you already using the app for savings, the rate can be beaten. The top paying ISA is currently 5.08%. Find the best paying ISAs.