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Student life can be expensive (and students are always hungry!), so we’ve found some brilliant places offering free and discounted food.

School lunches, clubs and all those little extras soon add up. If you’re struggling with school costs, we’ve rounded up the help you may be able to get.

Could you really retire by 40? It sounds like a dream, but we’re looking at what it takes and the small steps that could bring it closer.

And because we all deserve a treat, we’ve found some fantastic free days out for making memories without emptying your wallet.

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Struggling to Afford Food at University? Where UK Students Can Get Free Food and Discounts in 2026

From emergency food parcels and university hardship help to free Greggs extras and substantial restaurant discounts, students have more options than they may realise. Here are the UK schemes and offers we could verify, including the catches to check before ordering.

Can’t Afford School Lunches or After-School Clubs? Here’s the Help Parents Can Claim

School lunches, breakfast clubs and after-school care can add hundreds of pounds to the family budget. If money is desperately tight, or you simply cannot make the figures add up, there may be more help available than you realise. The good news is that help does exist. Some support must be formally claimed, while other assistance is offered discreetly by schools, councils, charities and community organisations.

Could you save to retire at 40? or is this easier version of FIRE an even better and safer way to do it?

From saving half your salary to finding your personal “FIRE number”, TikTok creators are encouraging young people to escape the nine-to-five decades early. Here is how to make financial independence a realistic goal, even if retiring at 40 feels impossible.

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Free Days Out - Heritage Open Days

Days Out

Discover historic sites for free this September as Heritage Open Day returns.

Visitors can explore England’s largest festival of history and culture for 10 days from 11 – 20 September.

This year’s theme is ‘Every day histories’ and highlights stories, workplaces and traditions of ordinary working people.

Find a location near you by visiting the Heritage Open Day website. It’s also advisable to book ahead via the website.

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