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Household saving deals: food and cheaper broadband

A cheaper family meal, surplus food near you and a lower broadband bill if you qualify. These three opportunities were checked on 29 October 2026; each has different conditions, so start with the one your household can actually use.

These are direct, non-affiliate links. A source check is not a guarantee of local stock or eligibility. Confirm the total price with the retailer or provider before paying.

Illustrative roast chicken with vegetables on a kitchen table
AI-generated illustration. Sides are not included in the Tesco offer.

Food shopping · Clubcard offer

Tesco roast-in-bag whole chicken, 1.5kg

£5.40

Clubcard price · £3.60 per kg

£1.85 less than the listed £7.25 regular price.

If a roast chicken is already on your shopping list, this Clubcard price could lower the cost of the main ingredient. Vegetables, sides and delivery are not included.

Make it work for your household

  • Sign in and add your Clubcard before checking out.
  • Compare the price per kilogram with a suitable plain chicken or alternative meal.
  • Buy only what you need, and follow the pack’s cooking and storage instructions.

Before you buy: Requires Tesco Clubcard. The published offer dates apply to delivery; local stock, store prices, substitutions and delivery charges can vary. Check the price shown for your chosen slot before paying.

Listed delivery offer: 28 October–17 November 2026.

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Source: Tesco product page

Illustrative surplus food bag with bread, fruit and vegetables
AI-generated illustration, not the promised contents of a Surprise Bag.

Food waste · Ongoing service

Too Good To Go surplus food bags

Half price or less

As advertised by Too Good To Go · bag prices vary

Discounted food from participating local shops, cafés and bakeries.

The app lists surplus food that would otherwise be wasted. Reserve a Surprise Bag only when its collection window and the likely food suit your household.

Make it work for your household

  • Browse your area in the app and check the collection time.
  • Read the shop description and dietary information; ask about allergies where necessary.
  • Choose food that replaces a planned purchase rather than an extra treat you would not otherwise buy.

Before you buy: Local bags are not guaranteed to be available. Contents, value and collection times depend on the business; check dietary suitability and allergens before buying. Travel costs can outweigh the saving.

Ongoing service; each bag has its own availability and collection window.

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Source: Too Good To Go: how the app works

Illustrative home broadband equipment on a household table
Illustrative household photo, not Virgin Media’s supplied equipment.

Household bills · Eligibility required

Virgin Media Essential social broadband

From £12.50/month

15Mbps average download · 54Mbps option £20/month

Free setup and a rolling 30-day contract on the listed broadband-only packages.

A social tariff can reduce a recurring bill for eligible households. Compare the package with what you pay now and choose a speed that meets your needs—not just the lowest headline price.

Make it work for your household

  • Open Virgin Media’s page and use its live chat to apply and confirm eligibility.
  • Check address availability, speed and the complete package terms.
  • Ask your current provider about any exit fee and linked TV or phone services before switching.

Before you buy: For new or existing account holders receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-based Employment and Support Allowance, subject to Virgin Media’s eligibility check and address coverage.

Ongoing social tariff; eligibility and provider terms apply.

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Source: Virgin Media: Essential packages

A saving is only useful if you need the purchase

Start with your existing shopping list or bill. Include delivery, travel and switching costs, and avoid buying extras just to claim a discount. These offers are manually reviewed; after seven days without a fresh check—or an earlier expiry—the deal buttons are unavailable until reviewed.

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