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The giveaways keep coming! We're heading into the second week of our fantastic free giveaways, with even more brilliant prizes up for grabs, including the chance to win £2,000 towards your energy bills.

Feed the family for less this half term! We've rounded up where kids can eat for free, plus the places serving up a proper hot meal for £5 or less, so you can enjoy eating out without spending a fortune.

Halloween doesn't have to be frighteningly expensive! We've hunted down the cheapest supermarket pumpkins and Halloween sweets, while also looking at where you can get a free electric blanket to keep cosy as the temperatures drop.

And finally, let's talk about something genuinely important: life insurance. It's one of those things we all put off thinking about, but understanding what protection you and your loved ones might actually need could make all the difference.

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Gold vs Cash Savings: Where Would £10,000 Have Performed Better?

Gold has been grabbing headlines, and savings rates are still decent. So if you had £10,000 sitting there, which would have treated you better?

We have run the numbers over one, five and ten years, looking at what you would actually have kept after inflation, tax and the cost of buying and selling gold. The answer changes a lot depending on how far back you look, and “better returns” is not the same as “better for you”.

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Personal Finance

Free energy, free electric blankets, and grants to keep you warm

Keeping warm when the temperature drops can be expensive, especially if you’re already worried about your energy bills. But you could be missing out on help that makes a real difference, from free electric blankets and heated throws to a £150 discount on your energy bill and even opportunities to earn free electricity.

Where to get a hot meal for £5 or less in the UK – including pubs, cafés and restaurants

Can you still get a proper hot meal for £5 or less in Britain? With the cost of eating out continuing to put pressure on household budgets, finding somewhere to sit down and enjoy a cooked meal without spending a fortune can feel increasingly difficult.

Consumer

Where to Get the Cheapest Pumpkin

Autumn is here, and supermarkets are battling to offer the cheapest pumpkins for 2026. Whether you’re planning a family pumpkin-carving evening, decorating your doorstep or looking for a giant pumpkin to impress the neighbours, there are some surprisingly cheap options this October.

Cheapest Place to Buy Halloween Sweets in 2026: Supermarket Prices and Best Deals

Looking for the cheapest Halloween sweets in 2026? With Halloween just around the corner, supermarkets are cutting prices on big sharing bags, individually wrapped treats and spooky sweets. We’ve compared deals from Iceland, Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Home Bargains and Poundstretcher to help you fill your trick-or-treat bowl for less.

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Have a wonderful week,

Vicky Parry
Editor, MoneyMagpie

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