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1 week ago | skintdad.co.uk | Naomi Willis

More people than ever are set to get a helping hand with their energy bills this winter, without needing to do anything. The government has confirmed that around six million people will now receive the £150 Warm Home Discount, up from four million last year. That means an extra two million households will benefit, including 900,000 families with children and 1.8 million homes in fuel poverty. The Warm Home Discount is a £150 payment taken straight off your electricity bill.

1 week ago | skintdad.co.uk | Naomi Willis

After being hit by a cyber attack that exposed customer data and caused chaos in stores, the Co-op is now handing out a £10 thank you to members as a bit of a peace offering. And yes, it’s real money off your food shop, not just a “thoughts and prayers” email. Here’s what’s happened, and how to claim your tenner. In May, hackers targeted the Co-op and obtained member data. I suppose we were lucky in that the data wasn’t bank details or passwords, but names and contact information.

3 weeks ago | skintdad.co.uk | Naomi Willis

From September 2026, the rules around free school meals are changing, and it could mean big savings for thousands of households. Here’s what you need to know. £10 sign up bonus: Earn easy cash by watching videos, playing games, and entering surveys. Get a £10 sign up bonus when you join today. Join Swagbucks here >>Free school meals are exactly what they sound like: free lunches provided at school for children whose families are on a low income or receiving certain benefits.

3 weeks ago | skintdad.co.uk | Naomi Willis

Can Too Good To Go save you money on food? Here’s how it works, real-life tips, and what to expect in a Magic Bag: the good, the bad, and the questionable bargains. £10 sign up bonus: Earn easy cash by watching videos, playing games, and entering surveys. Get a £10 sign up bonus when you join today. Join Swagbucks here >>If you’ve ever looked in your fridge and thought, “I need to do a food shop, but payday’s days away,” you’re not alone.

3 weeks ago | skintdad.co.uk | Naomi Willis

Scammers are using AI to deepfake and clone voices and trick families into sending money. Here’s how a simple family “safe word” could protect you. £10 sign up bonus: Earn easy cash by watching videos, playing games, and entering surveys. Get a £10 sign up bonus when you join today. Join Swagbucks here >>When we were kids, some of us had a rule: if someone other than Mum or Dad picked you up from school, they had to know the secret word. It wasn’t because we were paranoid.