Save £300+/yr with MSE’s Big Energy Switch (British Gas or Fuse)
The Big Energy Switch is back for a second time, and this is one of the rare moments where a fixed tariff is actually cheaper than the rest of the market. Money Saving Expert has negotiated two exclusive options, a big-name British Gas fix and a smaller-firm Fuse fix. For many homes, this can work out £300+ a year cheaper, so it’s well worth your time. The “win” here is both savings and certainty.
What you need to do: Run your details through MSE’s energy comparison flow and choose the better of the two exclusive fixes for your home.
Gotchas: Deal ends 12 February or possibly sooner, as it’s a time-limited offer with limited availability. Also, sorry Northern Ireland readers, the big energy switch doesn’t cover your area.
Free PizzaExpress Margherita (Mon 9 Feb only)
This is a proper freebie: PizzaExpress is giving away free Margherita pizzas for National Pizza Day. It’s a “turn up and claim” type deal, no app gymnastics!
What you need to do: Dine in on Monday 9 February, wearing a black and white striped top. In each restaurant, free pizzas go to the first people who get a promo token (so go early for your best chance).
Gotchas: This is dine-in only, first come first served, and not valid at airport locations. Needless to say, one pizza per person!
4.4% Cash ISA with Trading 212 (tax-free interest, easy access)
If your cash is sat earning “meh”, a good Cash ISA is a quiet win, especially if you’re close to paying tax on savings interest. Trading 212’s Cash ISA has been among the top easy-access rates recently, and it’s fee-free. They’re offering a 3.6% variable plus a one-year 0.8% fixed bonus for newbies.
What you need to do: Open the Cash ISA in-app, then add money (or transfer in correctly if moving an ISA).
Gotchas: Rates can change, and some offers include time-limited bonuses for new customers — check the rate shown in-app before moving money.
£25 cashback bonus with Rakuten (if you’re spending £50 anyway)
If you’ll be buying something online soon, Rakuten’s welcome bonus is one of the cleaner “get paid for shopping you were doing anyway” deals. Spend £50 via Rakuten and get £25 back (new customers only).
What you need to do: Sign up via the referral link, then make qualifying purchases totalling £50 (ex VAT) through Rakuten within the allowed time window.
Gotchas: You only qualify as a new customer, and it must be a tracked purchase through Rakuten (things like ad blockers/cookie settings can break tracking).