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Summer is flying by, but there are still plenty of ways to save money, make extra cash and avoid paying more than you need to. This week we've uncovered some surprising opportunities, from getting paid to play a game to travelling across the UK for less than the price of lunch. Here's what's inside...

Ever fancied getting paid to play a game? We've found a genuine way to earn while having fun. We also reveal the truth about dumpster diving, plus how you can travel around the UK from just £7 if you know where to look.

Food prices are creeping up again, but not every item is rising equally. We explain which products you should really be shopping around for right now. We've also rounded up the best school uniform bargains and added even more restaurants to our ever-growing Kids Eat Free guide.

Whether you're planning a holiday, getting the children ready for the new school term or simply trying to stretch your budget a little further, we hope there's something here that helps. Thanks for reading, and have a wonderful week from all of us at MoneyMagpie.

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Personal Finance

How to Dumpster Dive in the UK: What TikTok Does Not Tell You

Can people really find toys, clothes, homeware and unopened stock in bins behind UK shops? We investigated the videos, the legal position and the risks you need to understand before treating dumpster diving as free shopping...Read More.

Food Prices Are Still Rising – These Are the Items Costing Families the Most Right Now

Food inflation may be slowing, but British shoppers are still paying substantially more for everyday essentials than they were before the cost-of-living crisis. MoneyMagpie reveals which foods have quietly become luxury items, how today’s prices compare with 2021 and the cheapest UK supermarket right now... Read More.

Consumer

Cheap School Uniforms 2026: Where to Buy the Cheapest School Uniforms in the UK

Back-to-school shopping can be painfully expensive, especially if you have more than one child to kit out. From polo shirts and trousers to shoes, PE kit, branded jumpers, lunch boxes and stationery, the cost can add up very quickly, we are here to help... Read More

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 summer.
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Deal of the Week

The Summer of Yes promotion from National Express is here and there are 100,000 coach tickets available for £7 or less... Read More.

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Have a wonderful week,

Vicky Parry
Editor, MoneyMagpie

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