From saving on bills to cutting your holiday costs – 25 ways to save money in 2025
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SAVE hundreds of pounds this year without noticing. With water bills, bus fares and broadband costs set to rise, it’s time to find savings wherever you can. Start as you mean to go on with these ways to cut costs in 2025. 1. The bus fare cap goes up from £2 to £3 this month. If you’re a regular passenger, look for saver deals or season tickets.
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2. Water bills rise in April, so consider getting a meter. Sarah Coles, of finance firm Hargreaves Lansdown, says: “If you’re an average user, you should be able to save if you have the same number of bedrooms as people in the house, or have more bedrooms.”.
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3. You’ve got until April 5 to buy back any missing National Insurance years from 2006 to 2016, which could boost a state pension by up to £50,000. Do it now to beat the deadline. 4. Ahead of mid-contract phone and broadband price rises, look at switching provider. Uswitch broadband expert Sabrina Hoque says: “Brits can save up to £163 a year by switching.”.
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With the new One Touch Switch system, the new provider sorts it out. 5. Stop paying for things you don’t use. Find your subscriptions and direct debits by searching your phone settings, credit card bills and PayPal, Apple, Google and Amazon accounts. Search at least a year of bank statements.
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6. Save on energy. You can save £40 by blocking draughts, £55 using a chimney draught excluder, £240 by installing loft and cavity wall insulation and £110 by using a central heating programmer, room thermostat and thermostatic radiator valve together, says Joanna O’Loan of the Energy Saving Trust.
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