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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Parents are raving about massive Amazon paddling pool that inflates in 2 minutes & it's been slashed from £35 to £9
LOOKING for a cheap way to beat the heat this summer? Look no further than Amazon for the perfect pool that will keep you cool as temperatures continue to soar. 2 The pool takes just minutes to set up Credit: Bestway 2 The pool is perfect for hot summer days and it's a bargain price Credit: Bestway The budget-friendly pool has just been slashed in price and is now just £8.99. Reduced from £34.99, that's an incredible 74% off. Families are racing to get their hands on the Better yet, the pool is easy to set up and can be ready for water in just 10 minutes. READ MORE ON AMAZON Simply select a level surface, inflate the top ring and fill. And when it comes time to take the pool down the simple flow control drain valve makes for easy draining and disassembly. If you are on the hunt for something slightly bigger, the paddling pool also comes in 8ft and 10ft options. With an average rating of 4.2 stars out of five on Amazon, it's clear families have been loving the pool too. Most read in Fabulous One said: "I love how easy this is to set up and deflate. It does take a while to fill but that's due to the capacity of the pool "It's easy to get in and out of. I will say is when you lean on the side you will loose water." Swimming pool named best in the UK has new £2.5million splash park and soft play "Great, cheap pool. Massive and only need to blow up 1 ring," another wrote. And another happy shopper said: "As 40 year old kid, I wanted to something to enjoy and cool down with a cocktail at the weekend in 32C daytime." They added: "I am also 6 foot. Nice to lay out/slightly float and rest my head on the side. Of course designed for kids! But this could fit 2/3 adults sitting. Or one taller person sprawled out, with a beer gut, perfectly." Not only that, but the shopper noted they had no problems with inflating the pool, and noted it was up for four days "with no issue." More bargain pools for summer The Range is offering an Avenli Prompt Set Pool Set for an impressive reduced price. The Click and collect is available at no extra cost, which might be a better option if you want to collect for the The inflatable measures 3m x 3m x 76cm. Asda's offering measures in at 1.93m x 2.21m x 68cm making it suitable for kids aged two and older. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. Keep bugs out of your pool this summer One of the easiest ways to keep bugs out of your pool is to cover it with a dark sheet (like bin bags) when it's not in use. This can also help keep the water warm for kids as well. Bug traps around the pool can also be useful. To naturally stop bugs from coming around you can plant such as lavender, basil or mint as they hate the smell.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
All the shops with giant clearance sales on hundreds of outdoor and garden items with up to 88% off in time for summer
We've shared tips on comparing prices to snag the best deal DEAL STEAL All the shops with giant clearance sales on hundreds of outdoor and garden items with up to 88% off in time for summer Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A NUMBER of retailers have launched giant clearance sales on outdoor and garden essentials with up to 88% off. Homebase, B&Q and Dunelm are among some of the chains listing hundreds of discounted products on their websites. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Check to see if you can snag a bargain below Credit: Getty Shoppers can pick up the bargain buys just as summer hits and temperatures soar across the UK. We've rounded up some of the major retailers' offerings and the best products we spotted. Bear in mind, these are just some of the best deals we've spotted and you might find them cheaper elsewhere. You can use price comparison websites like Trolley, Price Spy and Price Runner to check out what big retailers are selling a particular item for. It's worth using the Google Product/Shopping tab to quickly scan the internet to see how much a product is selling for too. B&Q B&Q has dropped prices on over 120 outdoor and garden products in its clearance sale, with prices starting from just 50p. Shoppers can buy a five pack of slated plant labels for 50p down from an original price of £4 - around an 88% discount. There is also a 40-piece irrigation kit which has been reduced to £10 from £28 - a 65% discount. Meanwhile, a Burgon and Ball Eco Pot maker kit is now £1.50 instead of £13 - 88% off. Shoppers should be able to order most of the clearance sale items for home delivery but may be charged. Click and collect through B&Q is usually free. Shopping discounts - How to make savings and find the best bargains Homebase Fellow DIY retailer has also cut prices on a number of its garden and outdoor items. The retailer hasn't listed "was" and "now" prices on all the reduced products. So make sure you cross-check how much other retailers are selling a particular item for if it doesn't have these two separate prices so you know you're actually getting a good deal. Of the products with before and after sale prices listed is included 10 LED solar string lights for £5.59 instead of £6.99 - 20% off. There's also a "whimsical" blue garden gnome reduced from £14.99 to £11.99 - a 20% discount. Shoppers can buy wooden garden bordering for £4.99 per 100cm sheet down from £7.99 - 38% off. It appears home delivery isn't available on the clearance items but click and collect is, which should be free. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. Dunelm Dunelm has dropped prices on six of its outdoor and garden products, with up to 30% off. We spotted a black modular chair scanning for £111.30 down from £159 - 30% off. There is also a lotus flower plant pot on sale for £14 down from £20 - a 30% discount. Shoppers can buy a steel garden coffee table for £20.30 instead of £29 as well - again a 30% discount. Home delivery is only available on the black modular chair and costs £9.95. All other products can be ordered via click and collect at no charge. Argos Argos has launched a giant summer sale on garden furniture and BBQs with up to 50% off. The retailer has also dropped prices on 20 of its garden and DIY essentials in its clearance sale, with up to a third off and prices starting from £6.70. Shoppers can purchase a Habitat artificial hydrangea cluster for £6.70 instead of £10 - 23% off. There is also a Rattan garden mirror on sale for £8 down from £11 - 27% off. How to compare prices to get the best deal JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal. There are plenty of comparison websites out there that'll check prices for you - so don't be left paying more than you have to. Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers. Here are some that we recommend: Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results. Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock. Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one. CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Home Bargains shoppers rush to buy £5 cooling gadget that's a must-have for the hot weather and cheaper than John Lewis
READ on to see what other heatwave bargains can be found right now at the home store. BARGAIN BUY Home Bargains shoppers rush to buy £5 cooling gadget that's a must-have for the hot weather and cheaper than John Lewis Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHOPPERS are racing to Home Bargains to buy a £5 cooling gadget that's a must-have for the hot weather, and cheaper than those at John Lewis and Dunelm. The Pifco Cordless Neck Fan is scanning at just £4.99 at the discount home store, and fans are raving about it online. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Pifco Cordless Neck fan is currently on sale for £4.99 Credit: Facebook A picture of the store's new Star Buy was posted by a shopper in Chelmsford to the popular Bargain Lovers Facebook group, with hundreds of fans tagging their mates and leaving their reviews of the product. One user wrote: "Oohhh I need this", while another said: "These are really good." Another fan wrote: "My mum's got this and she loves it." However, not all shoppers were impressed with the product, with one replying to the post: "They are horribly noisy (neck fans generally, not just these ones). I only used mine a couple of times." Another urged shoppers to "avoid avoid avoid", adding "mine rattles like an empty coal truck". One shopper warned that long hair can also get caught in the portable fans. Brits will be rushing to buy cooling gadgets to try and beat the heat this weekend as the UK is set for temperatures of up to 33C, and the neck fans are already proving popular with online shoppers. Another neck fan - the Pifco Hands Free Wearable Fan, also at £4.99 - is sold out on the Home Bargains website in both black and white. Home Bargains is one of the cheapest retailers selling the neck fans right now, with the popular gadgets also available at John Lewis and Dunelm. The John Lewis ANYDAY neck fan, available in white and grey, is scanning at £15 - three times the price of the Home Bargains version. Stop Making This Air Conditioning Mistake: How to Slash Your Summer Energy Bill Dunelm's Status Neck Hanging Fan is also selling for £15, available both online and in stores. Other cooling gadgets available at Home Bargains right now include the Pure Baby Clip-On Stroller Fan fro £3.49, perfect to " keep your little one cool on the go", according to the retailer. Meanwhile, the Pifco Mini Hand Held Fans are selling for just 99p. You can also get a three-pack of Pifco Water Mist Spray Fans for £5.97. How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. Other heatwave bargain finds When it comes to fans and other gadgets to help beat the heat, there are plenty of bargains to be found on the high street right now. Shoppers are raving about this B&Q fan for less than £50 that's "so quiet you can barely hear it", so it's perfect for light sleepers. For those looking to spend a less to keep cool in the heat, Dunelm is selling a Mini Multi-Coloured Handheld Fan for just £1.50. The retailer has also slashed the price of its temperature-regulating duvet, offering a 20% discount. The Fogarty Temperature Regulating Wool All Seasons Duvet is currently available for £56 - down from £70 - with shoppers saying it has helped them keep cool during humid summer nights. If you're trying to work out which is the best hand held fan to buy ahead of the anticipated UK heatwave, we've reviewed the products from a range of high street retailers to find our favourite. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Millions of Nationwide customers to receive £100 free cash from TODAY – will you get it?
CUSTOMERS of a UK banking giant are set to receive a free £100 payment from today - and you could be eligible to claim the cash. Loyal customers who've saved or borrowed with the beloved building society are set to be given payouts through a rewards scheme just for them. 2 Eligible banking customers can get £100 for free Credit: Alamy 2 Nationwide Building Society has run the payment scheme for three years in a row Credit: Getty This Fairer Share scheme has been run by the building society in previous years. And this year the payments will go into effect on Wednesday, June 18 - meaning today is the day those eligible are set to get the free money. Nationwide confirmed the payments would be made through Friday, July 4. While around four million Nationwide customers will benefit from the scheme, not everyone is eligible. To qualify, customers will need to have opened a current account with Nationwide on or before March 31, 2025. They must also have at least £100 in savings, or have owed £100 or more on a mortgage by that same March deadline. Customers also need to have used their account between January 1 and March 31 this year. A total of about £410 million is estimated to be paid out. And if you missed out on this year's deadline, you may be eligable for the free cash next year as the building society has run the Fairer Share scheme three years in a row. However, there is no guarantee Nationwide will run the scheme again. Popular bank with over 400 spots confirms it is shutting 18 branches in August – it follows 148 closures by rivals In 2024, Nationwide paid out £385 million to 3.85 million people as part of the scheme. The bank also recently offered exclusive access to a top savings account rate for its customers. What other banking perks can you get? Existing customers with Nationwide can also get a free £200 bonus if they switch a non-Nationwide current account into a new or existing FlexDirect account. You'll also get 5% interest on current account balances up to £1,500 for a year. Meanwhile Santander is giving out £180 free cash to those who switch to its Edge account. Plus there's a linked savings account that pays 6% interest on up to £4,000 for the first year. Where to find the best savings rates Many savings accounts offer miserly rates meaning that money is generating little or no return. However, there are ways to get your cash working hard. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to make sure you money is getting the best interest rate. Easy access savings accounts offer flexibility for customers, meaning they can dip in and out of cash when needed. However, the caveat is that rates can change at any time. If you're keeping your money in an easy access account, you'll need to keep checking whether it's the best paying account for your circumstances and move if not. Check in at least once a month to see what is happening in the market. Check what is offered by your bank - sometimes the best rates are for customers only. But do search the wider market as often top savings accounts are offered by lesser known providers. Comparison sites are a good place to check for the top rates. Try or Moneysupermarket. You can search by different account type. You'll usually get a better interest rate if you can lock your money away for a fixed amount of time, but it's always a good idea to keep some money in an easy access account in case of emergencies. Don't overlook regular savings accounts often pay some of the best rates, but you'll need to commit to monthly payments. This can be a great way to get into a savings habit while earning top rates at the same time. First Direct is giving away £175 to people who switch to its 1st Account. You just need to open an account and set up at least two direct debits or standing orders within 45 days. You will also need to pay in £1,000 and make five debit card payments within the same timeframe. TSB is handing out £100 cash but £15 a month in cashback for six months to those who switch to its Spend and Save account. Plus, you can get either £120 credit towards a hotel booking via Expedia's Travel Credits website or 12 months of activity tickets with the National Activities Network.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major high street bank is handing out £100 to over 4 MILLION customers this week – are you eligible?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CUSTOMERS of a major UK bank will receive £100 starting from tomorrow. The payments will be made through a scheme rewarding loyal members who have saved or borrowed with the popular building society. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Around four million customers will be eligible for the free cash payments this week (stock image) Credit: Getty This Fairer Share scheme has been run by the building society in previous years and will go into effect on Wednesday, June 18. Nationwide has confirmed the payments will be made through Friday, July 4. While around four million Nationwide customers will benefit from the scheme, not everyone is eligible. To qualify, customers will need to have opened a current account with Nationwide on or before March 31, 2025. They must also have at least £100 in savings, or have owed £100 or more on a mortgage by that same March deadline. Customers also need to have used their account between January 1 and March 31 this year. A total of about £410 million is estimated to be paid out. And if you missed out on this year's deadline, you may be eligable for the free cash next year as the building society has run the Fairer Share scheme three years in a row. However, there is no guarantee Nationwide will run the scheme again. In 2024, Nationwide paid out £385 million to 3.85 million people as part of the scheme. NatWest to close 53 bank branches in fresh blow to UK high street – see if your local is affected The bank also recently offered exclusive access to a top savings account rate for its customers. What other banking perks can you get? Existing customers with Nationwide can also get a free £200 bonus if they switch a non-Nationwide current account into a new or existing FlexDirect account. You'll also get 5% interest on current account balances up to £1,500 for a year. Meanwhile Santander is giving out £180 free cash to those who switch to its Edge account. Plus there's a linked savings account that pays 6% interest on up to £4,000 for the first year. Where to find the best savings rates Many savings accounts offer miserly rates meaning that money is generating little or no return. However, there are ways to get your cash working hard. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to make sure you money is getting the best interest rate. Easy access savings accounts offer flexibility for customers, meaning they can dip in and out of cash when needed. However, the caveat is that rates can change at any time. If you're keeping your money in an easy access account, you'll need to keep checking whether it's the best paying account for your circumstances and move if not. Check in at least once a month to see what is happening in the market. Check what is offered by your bank - sometimes the best rates are for customers only. But do search the wider market as often top savings accounts are offered by lesser known providers. Comparison sites are a good place to check for the top rates. Try or Moneysupermarket. You can search by different account type. You'll usually get a better interest rate if you can lock your money away for a fixed amount of time, but it's always a good idea to keep some money in an easy access account in case of emergencies. Don't overlook regular savings accounts often pay some of the best rates, but you'll need to commit to monthly payments. This can be a great way to get into a savings habit while earning top rates at the same time. First Direct is giving away £175 to people who switch to its 1st Account. You just need to open an account and set up at least two direct debits or standing orders within 45 days. You will also need to pay in £1,000 and make five debit card payments within the same timeframe. TSB is handing out £100 cash but £15 a month in cashback for six months to those who switch to its Spend and Save account. Plus, you can get either £120 credit towards a hotel booking via Expedia's Travel Credits website or 12 months of activity tickets with the National Activities Network.
