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7 ways to save ££’s while tackling The Virus

March 30, 2020 By Dharminder Dhaliwal

① Cut hair shorter than usual

Longer gaps between visits to barber / hairdresser will you save money! Otherwise, just shave it off ?!


② Work from home (if you can)!

Save lives, save on transport costs, save time and… give the environment a break.


③ Use soap wisely

Ask yourself if you really need to dispense that much for task in hand. (Following the 20-second guide of course)


④ Exercise from home

Save money on gym fees ! Click here for a guide.


⑤ Re-use food scraps

Here are 30 ways.


⑥ Learn to cook!

Cook that dish you have always wanted to but never had time, healthier on pocket too ! Click here for recipes.


⑦ Sign-up to streaming services

You can always visit cinema as a treat (once the virus is gone) ….saving pounds as you do so. Disney Plus is now £5.99 per month (or £59 a year). Netflix’s cheapest plan starts at £5.99 per month, Apple TV+ is £4.99, BritBox is £5.99 and Now TV’s entertainment package is £8.99, while Amazon Prime, which includes free deliveries on purchased products, is £7.99 per month.


Above all STAY SAFE !!! (here’s the latest NHS advice)

PS In case you need us, our customer branch COUNTER is open 10am – 2pm ONLY. Meanwhile, online & phones are OPEN AS NORMAL!

 

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