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Happy October, everyone! 🍂 We’ve got plenty of useful ways to save money this month,

 

including a ÂŁ10 offer for opening a bank account, plus discounts and freebies for carers.

 

If you’re struggling with your bills, we’ve also got details of where to find help, along with seven important checks to make sure your energy bills are correct.

 

And finally, we’ve found some free organic tampons to help you save even more this month!

 

 

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Personal Finance Stories 

 

Discounts and freebies for carers in the UK: what can you actually get?


If you help a parent, partner, child, friend or neighbour, you might not think to ask for a discount. You might not even call yourself a carer. Yet a few well-placed checks could cut the cost of days out, travel and household bills, or help you find support when you need a break.


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What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Bills in 2026? Your Rights, Support & What To Do Next

If you’re struggling to pay your bills right now, you’re not alone—and there are clear steps you can take immediately to protect yourself.
With household costs still high in 2026, millions of people across the UK are worried about keeping up with energy, rent, council tax and everyday essentials. The good news is that there are rules in place to protect you—and help available if you act quickly.


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Energy bill too high? Seven checks before you increase your Direct Debit

A higher monthly payment may be justified, but it can also be based on an estimated reading, an incorrect forecast or a billing mistake. Here is how to find out what has changed.


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Deals & Freebies

 

 

Free organic tampons via Free.Period. website

 


Get a free box of 35 organic non applicator tampons per person each month via the website freeperiod.uk – you do need to pay postage and packing, which costs ÂŁ2.99. A box of 35 organic tampons would typically retail at ÂŁ11.   
Free. Period.’s organic tampons are funded by brand advertising on the boxes and exist because founder Jenna Holmes believes tampons should be one less essential women need to budget for.  


 

Where Kids Can Eat Free or Cheap in the UK (2026 Guide)
Stretch your food budget with our up-to-date guide to all the restaurants and cafés offering free or discounted kids’ meals this Autumn.
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Vicky Parry
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