The fee for plastic bags is to double. Plus, from Friday, 21 May 2021, all stores in England—no matter their size—will charge 10p for a single-use plastic … [Read more...]
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Keep informed about the latest money news and updates. From breaking stories on consumer finance to the newest supermarket changes, we bring you the news that affects your pocket.
Are children’s food parcels really good enough?
Schools are providing food parcels to children eligible for free school meals, but are they good enough for the funding given? With the nation on lockdown, … [Read more...]
Co-op giving away £20 a week to kids with free school meals at Co-op Academy
Co-op is giving away £20 a week in vouchers to buy food for kids at Co-op Academy schools. In an email from the Co-op CEO, Steve Murrells, shared a new … [Read more...]
Co-op now offers home delivery and online food shopping
It's never been more convenient to get online food shopping delivered. With a few clicks of a button, you can have your week's groceries delivered in a time … [Read more...]
Kids Cough Syrup Recalled at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and More
Buying own-brand is a sure fire way to save a few quid. Usually, the ingredients are the same as more expensive brands and they do exactly the same … [Read more...]
Tesco Direct Shutting Down! Here’s What You Need to Know
Update, June 2024: Tesco has launched a Marketplace with all the things you'd expect from their old Direct offering.You can collect Clubcard points … [Read more...]
Skint Dad is still alive
It's been a while since there's been a post on the Skint Dad blog. What's been going on, and what's happening next? What's in store for Skint Dad for … [Read more...]
Out of Office
On Sunday 7 December I finally got to marry my best friend and soul mate Naomi. It was an amazing ceremony which didn't cost the earth and as a bonus I now save … [Read more...]
Skint Dad has some very exciting news!
It's been just over a year since starting the Skint Dad blog. For everything I've achieved, today brings even more exciting news! I have some very exciting … [Read more...]
Are you this year’s Smartest Shopper? Win £10,000!
This time last year I entered a competition run by the online voucher site Savoo. The competition was to find the UK’s Smartest Shopper and the winner would … [Read more...]
