Energy bills are set to go up next month, so if you’re worried about paying more, it’s worth looking at ways you might be able to keep costs down. Here’s what you need to know. What’s changing? The energy price cap will rise by 2% from 1 October 2025, meaning the typical annual dual-fuel bill will increase from £1,720 to £1,755. Bear in mind that the price cap is not a cap on your bills, it’s just maximum price energy suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity and for the daily standing charge. These figures relate to the amount a typical household using electricity and gas and paying by Direct Debit would pay over a year. If your energy usage is high, you may end up paying more than this, or less if your usage is low. Make sure you’re on the best possible tariff Around 22m UK households are on their energy supplier’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR) and paying the maximum their supplier is allowed to charge, according to Ofgem, even though they might be able to make significant changes by moving to a cheaper deal. According to TotallyMoney, by switching to a cheaper tariff, households can save an average of £271 a year on their energy bills. Alistair Douglas, chief executive at TotallyMoney, said: "Comparing providers takes minutes, and your energy supply won’t be affected during the changeover. So, check to see if you’re free to switch, and if you’ve not changed providers in the last year, then it’s likely that you can start saving money." If you want protection against costs potentially rising again in coming months, you might want to consider switching to a fixed rate deal, which fixes the unit price of energy for a set period. Tom Lyon, director at Compare the Market said: "Some forecasters have suggested energy prices could rise in autumn after initial predictions suggested they could drop. The launch of new fixed rate deals, which fix the unit price of energy for a set period, can help to simplify budgeting and could allow households to find deals below the energy price cap. If you’re thinking of switching, you might also want to consider whether the supplier charges exit fees if you leave the tariff early." Make your home more energy efficient Reducing your energy usage is one of the best ways to lower bills, and making changes doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Simple steps that can help include sealing gaps and draughts around doors and windows, bleeding radiators to keep them running efficiently, switching to LED light bulbs, and using appliances efficiently, for example washing your clothes at 30°C rather than 40°C. Get help with your bills Every household where the billpayer receives an eligible means-tested benefit should be in line for Warm Home discount, which entitles you to £150 off your energy bills this winter. In England and Wales, this means households in receipt of Housing Benefit, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Pension Credit and Universal Credit will qualify. The payment should be made automatically, but if you haven’t received a letter telling you you qualify for the Discount by January 2026, you will need to call the Warm Home Discount helpline on 0800 030 9322. If you were born before 22 September 1959 and your annual income is lower than £35,000, you could also get either £200 or £300 (if you’re aged 80 or above) from the Winter Fuel Payment to help you pay your heating costs. If you get your State Pension or other benefits paid into your bank account, that’s how you’ll receive your Winter Fuel Payment, and you should receive this year’s Payment in either November or December.
Treat everyone on your list with Ravensburger this Christmas
Whether you're buying gifts for a board game fiend or a jigsaw puzzle professional, you'll find the perfect gift in this list.
There's nothing that brings a family together quite like a game or a puzzle. Working together to solve a jigsaw puzzle or crack a strategy-based board game is a great way to invigorate the quality time you spend together. Working on solving problems together not only encourages teamwork, but it can also improve creativity and encourage a bit of healthy competition. With the Christmas season fast approaching, it's time to start thinking about ways to keep the family and kids entertained during the holiday downtime. To help you do just that, we've put together a list of some of the top games, puzzles and presents that are sure to keep your family entertained this Christmas. From Ravensburger Disney puzzles to marble run sets and 3D star wars puzzles, there's something here for people of all ages and interests. Many of these gifts are available from Ravensburger, whose jigsaw puzzle brand is one of the best-selling in the world, having sold more than one billion puzzles. They make great gifts for all the family, thanks to their exclusive, extra-thick cardboard combined with fine, linen structured paper which creates a glare-free puzzle image. So, without further ado, here's how you can keep your family entertained and happy with their gifts this Christmas. Find a gift for every family member with Ravensburger this Christmas Children’s Puzzle Disney Stitch Christmas If you want a family-friendly activity to help get you in the Christmas spirit, then this Disney Stitch Christmas puzzle is the way to go. The vibrant puzzle features Stitch and Angel as they celebrate in the Christmas snow. This is a great puzzle for kids aged six and up thanks to the XXL puzzle pieces, made from high quality materials. Buy Children’s Puzzle Disney Stitch Christmas for £10.99 at Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG Shimmering Skies Set There's no shortage of Ravensburger Disney games for all the family. The Disney Lorcana Gateway deck includes special versions of Disney characters called Glimmers, which will help you battle any Disney villains you meet on your quest. This game is all about learning the best way to play, with everything you need already there in the box, allowing you to begin your first quest straight away. Just remember that the aim of each round is to collect a magical story star. Buy Disney Lorcana TCG Shimmering Skies Set for £22.99 at Ravensburger 3D Puzzle Character Hylkies Darth Vader One for the Star Wars fans this time. Not only is this 3D Puzzle Character a fun and challenging model to create, but you can also display the finished product for as long as you want, thanks to the included display stand. All of the 54 pieces of the puzzles slot together seamlessly to form the sturdy end product, so there's no need for any glue. You can also find Chewbacca, Storm Trooper, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Obi-Wan Kenobi Hylkies puzzles on the Ravensburger website. Buy 3D Puzzle Character Hylkies Darth Vader for £9.99 at Ravensburger Disney Around The World Game The Disney Around The World Game makes the dream of flying around the world of Disney in a beautiful hot air balloon come true, without even having to leave your home. In this game, you'll guide your balloon around six lands, collecting stamps for your passport along the way. The first player to collect four stamps from four different lands will be crowned the winner. Buy Disney Around The World Game for £24.99 at Ravensburger Jigsaw Puzzle Christmas Village Limited Edition Suitable for older kids and adults, this Ravensburger 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle shows a Christmas Village, perfect to get stuck into while the winter rain and snow falls outside. The scene is packed full of cosy charm, with snow-covered shops, a tall Christmas tree, presents, a jolly snowman and more. Ravensburger have sold over one billion puzzles worldwide and are one of the best-selling puzzle brands, so you know you're in safe hands. Buy Jigsaw Puzzle Christmas Village Limited Edition for £14.99 at Ravensburger BRIO World Train Set Advent Calendar Who doesn't love an advent calendar perfectly tailored to your interests? If you're looking for an advent calendar for the train enthusiasts in your life, then you've found it. Behind each door you'll discover a new part compatible with BRIO train sets, which can be added to expand the BRIO open-ended play collection. Buy BRIO World Train Set Advent Calendar for £34.99 at BRIO Children’s Puzzle Perfectly Grinchy More Ravensburger Christmas puzzles, and this time it's one that features one of the simultaneously most loved and most feared Christmas characters, the Grinch. Join him as he does what he does best – stealing presents! This puzzle is made up of 100 XL puzzle pieces, making it a great option for all family members aged six and up. Buy Children’s Puzzle Perfectly Grinchy for £10.99 at Ravensburger Jigsaw Puzzle Christmas Farm Take your jigsaw puzzling to the next level while still keeping it festive with this 1,000 piece Christmas Farm Ravensburger jigsaw puzzle, among the best Ravensburger puzzles for adults. This puzzle was created by artist Eleanor Tomlinson, and shows farm animals joining in the festivities with their Christmas hats. The puzzle is suitable for ages 12 and up, ideal for anyone who wants a bit of a challenge. Buy Jigsaw Puzzle Christmas Farm for £14.99 at Ravensburger Push and Listen Roly Poly Capybara You're never too young to start playing. The Push and Listen Roly Poly Capybara is part of Ravensburger's Play+ collection, which is designed to encourage your baby's natural curiosity and playfulness. When the capybara is pushed, it will respond with sounds, light effects and melodies, which all change depending on the movement. It's even suitable for quiet time, as you can switch to silent mode and let your baby enjoy activating the lights. Buy Push and Listen Roly Poly Capybara for £19.99 at Ravensburger GraviTrax Starter Set Bounce There's nothing quite like a marble run to get the blood pumping. This GraviTrax Starter Set Bounce allows you to build tracks based on the track layout plans, or you can get creative and let your imagination run as wild as the marbles themselves. The set boasts 101 pieces and two separate elements to add some extra pizzazz: the Spiral Element and two part Trampoline Element. Buy GraviTrax Starter Set Bounce for £39.99 at Ravensburger
Best Black Friday football boot deals: save up to 65% on Adidas and Nike
Top brands like Adidas and Nike are slashing football boot prices this Black Friday.
Has the World Cup made you want to lace up your boots and play some football yourself? Us too. It's great timing though because right now, top brands are offering huge discounts on football boots in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. From top-quality, elite-level boots to those more suitable for your casual Sunday league kick-around, there's something to suit everyone and every budget in the Black Friday sales right now. Among the best offerings here, Nike has discounted the Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite soft ground boots by 29 per cent, while the largest discount comes on the Nike Phantom GT Elite firm ground boots at Sports Direct. They're down 65 per cent today. For more footballing inspiration, be sure to check out our guide to the best World Cup merchandise and head over to the RadioTimes.com World Cup homepage. Best Black Friday football boot deals at a glance Nike Phantom GT2 Dynamic Fit Elite FG | £244.95 £146.97 (save £97.98 or 40%) at Nike Nike Phantom GT Elite FG | £219.99 £78 (save £142 or 65%) at Sports Direct Umbro Pro soft ground boots | £115 £61.50 (save £53.50 or 47%) at Sports Direct Predator Edge.3 Firm Ground Boots | £50 £35.50 (save £14.50 or 29%) at Adidas X Speedportal Messi.3 Multi-Ground Boots | £45 £35.10 (save £9.90 or 22%) at Adidas Joma Indoor Football Trainers | £59.99 £20 (save £39.99 or 66%) at Sports Direct Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite SG-PRO Anti-Clog Traction | £249.95 £174.97 (save £74.98 or 29%) at Nike Best Black Friday football boot deals available today Nike Phantom GT2 Dynamic Fit Elite FG | £244.95 £146.97 (save £97.98 or 40%) at Nike These impressive boots from Nike offer a whole host of features to improve your game. Off-centre lacing gives you a clean striking zone on the boot, all the better for shooting, crossing and long balls. Plus, the design features a raised pattern to help you stay in tune with the ball, making first touches and close control easier and more effective. Right now, you can save almost £100 in the Black Friday sales. Nike has discounted these boots by a whopping 40 per cent. Nike Phantom GT2 Dynamic Fit Elite FG | £244.95 £146.97 (save £97.98 or 40%) at Nike Nike Phantom GT Elite FG | £219.99 £78 (save £142 or 65%) at Sports Direct If you want some top quality Nike boots but have a smaller budget, these Nike Phantom GT Elite boots at Sports Direct are a great option. They're the slightly older model, which Nike has attempted to improve on with the newer GT2s listed above. However, they're still great boots and come highly recommended, with plenty of positive reviews from users online. Now, there's a huge 65 per cent off these boots in the Sports Direct Black Friday sale. Nike Phantom GT Elite FG | £219.99 £78 (save £142 or 65%) at Sports Direct Umbro Pro soft ground boots | £115 £61.50 (save £53.50 or 47%) at Sports Direct These soft ground boots from Umbro have a nice retro feel, complete with leather stitching details and a tongue over the laces. Right now, you can save 47 per cent at Sports Direct, thanks to this seasonal discount. Umbro Pro soft ground boots | £115 £61.50 (save £53.50 or 47%) at Sports Direct Predator Edge.3 Firm Ground Boots | £50 £35.50 (save £14.50 or 29%) at Adidas These Predator Edge.3 boots from Adidas offer a colourful, sleek and bold design. The blades help you to change direction at speed while the off-centre laces provide a clean striking zone for shooting and passing. Predator Edge.3 Firm Ground Boots | £50 £35.50 (save £14.50 or 29%) at Adidas X Speedportal Messi.3 Multi-Ground Boots | £45 £35.10 (save £9.90 or 22%) at Adidas These juniors football boots feature an eye-catching design and a stud-placement designed for maximum speed. The white and orange colour scheme stands out and the boots also feature recycled materials. Right now, you can get them for 22 per cent cheaper at Adidas. X Speedportal Messi.3 Multi-Ground Boots | £45 £35.10 (save £9.90 or 22%) at Adidas Joma Indoor Football Trainers | £59.99 £20 (save £39.99 or 66%) at Sports Direct If you play indoors mainly and are looking for an ultra affordable option, then these Joma Indoor Football Trainers are a perfect purchase. They feature an ankle collar as well as full lace fastening, and their grippy non-mark sole makes them ideal for indoor matches. Joma Indoor Football Trainers | £59.99 £20 (save £39.99 or 66%) at Sports Direct Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite SG-PRO Anti-Clog Traction | £249.95 £174.97 (save £74.98 or 29%) at Nike These Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite boots are a dependable, high-quality offering from Nike. Their screw-in studs use an anti-clog design and are perfect for matches on soft ground, meaning you can keep your footing and change direction easily, even on the muddiest of pitches. Right now, there's a huge £74.98 discount in the Black Friday sales at Nike. Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite SG-PRO Anti-Clog Traction | £249.95 £174.97 (save £74.98 or 29%) at Nike Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis. If you’re looking for something else to watch, check out our TV Guide or Streaming Guide, or visit our Sport hub. The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is released on sale now – subscribe now. 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From TVs to dishwashers, snap up some great savings at Hughes this Christmas
Make some great savings on household and tech appliances with Hughes right now.
We’re always looking for ways to save a bit of money, and Hughes is here to help you find a great deal. From the latest tech to all the products you need to make your home run smoothly, Hughes is offering some incredible deals right now. It has some great savings across a variety of TVs, from Samsung to LG, helping you keep up to date with the latest tech and get a cinematic experience. Whether you’re streaming your favourite shows on Netflix and Disney Plus, or trying your hand at some gaming, read our guide to the best smart TVs to help choose which model is right for you. Hughes's deals are changing all the time, with new deals coming available for Christmas. Here are the best savings available right now. Best Hughes deals right now Get free headphones and a half-price soundbar with this smart TV deal If you’ve been looking for a new TV, this deal is unbelievable. You can make a great saving when purchasing the 55-inch or the 65-inch LG OLEDS6LA HD webOS smart TV, which you can now get for £50 off. These TVs have Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision AI to enhance picture and sound quality, and the smart webOS platform means you have all your apps in one place, like Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video. If it’s gaming you’re after, the Dolby Vision Gaming 4K at 120Hz makes for a more fluid and realistic gaming experience. While that’s a great saving in itself, that’s not all. When you buy one of these TVs, you’ll get a free set of LG limited edition England wireless earbuds, which would usually set you back £99. These headphones include premium sound engineering for great audio quality, as well as high performance dual microphones for making calls, and feature the limited edition blue and red England design. With one of these TVs, you also get a soundbar from Hughes at up to half price to make your viewing experience truly cinematic in your own home. Read our guide for the best soundbars in 2022 to help find the right one for your home. To find these deals on the Hughes website, scroll towards the bottom of the page for the 55-inch or 65-inch TV. There is an option for 'Bundles' where you can add the earbuds and soundbar to your order. You will need to pick the bundle option to claim your free headphones. Get free headphones plus a soundbar at up to half price when you buy the 55-inch LG HD OLED webOS smart TV at Hughes Get free headphones plus a soundbar at up to half price when you buy the 65-inch LG HD OLED webOS smart TV at Hughes Save up to £100 on LG's UQ75 range of TVs Save up to £100 on LG’s UQ75 range with prices from £329. This range of TVs offers 4K ultra HD viewing and AI sound for an immersive experience. They also come in an array of sizes — 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch — to fit any room in your home. You can access all your streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus too, as well as all your favourite games in one place thanks to LG’s game dashboard. Save up to £100 on LG TVs at Hughes Save up to £170 on Samsung's LED Q80 TVs Hughes has also got deals on the Samsung QLED Q80 TV range, with prices from £699. Save up to £170 on this range of TVs which offer a variety of useful features, including wide viewing angles and brightness controls which allow you to get the best possible viewing experience, no matter where you are sitting or which room you’re in. Save up to £170 on Samsung TVs at Hughes Get a free soundbar when you buy selected Samsung TVs There's nothing more disappointing that sitting down in front of your new TV, popcorn at the ready, prepared to turn your living room into a cinema, only to find that the sound quality is patchy at best. Luckily, Hughes is here to make sure that doesn't happen by giving you a free soundbar with the purchase of selected Samsung TVs. This range of Samsung TVs includes the 85-inch QLED 4K Quantum HDR Smart TV. If there's any way to truly turn your home into a cinema, this is the way to do it. Not only does this TV have the screen size to make make you feel like you're at the movies, but the Quantum HDR picture quality means what you watch is truly brought to life. The soundbar you'll be able to claim is the Samsung S50B, a compact all-in-one soundbar designed to compactly fit into the space and fill it with sound from anywhere in the room. Normally setting you back £279, this is a great chance to get the cinematic experience at home for a much lower cost. Select your TV, then scroll down to find the 'Bundles' option where you can claim your free soundbar. Get a free soundbar when you buy selected Samsung TVs at Hughes Save £225 on a Samsung Q symphony soundbar when you buy selected Samsung TVs If getting a Samsung TV with a free soundbar is the equivalent of ordering a delicious burger and it coming with chips, this deal is paying extra to have those chips made into triple-cooked parmesan-topped truffle fries. If you've got your eye on one of the selected Samsung TVs but you already have a soundbar, you can upgrade it to a Q symphony soundbar for a true surround-sound experience and save £225. In this deal, you have a choice of the Samsung Q-Symphony Q600B soundbar, the Samsung S800B Lifestyle soundbar, or the Samsung Q-Symphony Q800B soundbar. These top of the range sound bars would normally cost between £499 and £699, and have subwoofers as well as features like Dolby Atmos sound and built-in Alexa. Get £250 off a Samsung Q-Symphony soundbar when you buy selected Samsung TVs at Hughes Save £300 on the Sony 55-inch Bravia Smart 4K Ultra HD OLED TV This TV is powered by Sony's Cognitive Processor HR, which is designed to mimic the way human brains think and respond to stimulus. Now that's smart! It also includes Google Assistant, so you can say "OK Google" to activate the search engine and find anything from your favourite show to what time is the news on this evening. As well as Freeview, you can have all your favourite streaming platforms in one place, and the YouView feature allows you to record and re-watch live TV. Sony 55-inch Bravia Smart 4K Ultra HD OLED TV | £1399 £999 (save £400 or 29%) at Hughes Save £160 on the Samsung 55-inch Neo QLED 4K TV Boasting a sleek design and featuring wide viewing angle and automatic light adjustment to eliminate any light glare, this Samsung TV is a great option for viewing or gaming. Down from £1,159 to only £999, buy now with Hughes to make the most of this saving. Samsung 55-inch Neo QLED 4K TV | £1199 £979 (save £220 or 18%) at Hughes Save £100 on the Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD 4K HDR Smart TV We all know TVs - and especially smart TVs - can be expensive. This offering from Samsung is an amazing budget option, made even better value with this deal dropping the price from £499 to just £399. This TV boasts crystal clear colour with higher levels of contrast between brighter whites and deeper darks. The design means it is ultra-thin, with makes it a stylish addition to any room. Samsung 43-inch Crystal UHD 4K HDR Smart TV | £429 £399 (save £30 or 7%) at Hughes Save £100 on the LG 55-inch Quantum Dot NanoCell 4K Ultra HD Smart TV For a product which started at £999 and then experienced a price drop following the summer, this is a great chance to get an amazing TV and make an extra saving. Excellent for gaming with built-in technology to reduce input lag and a high refresh rate to smooth game performance, this TV is versatile whatever your plans are. LG 55-inch Quantum Dot NanoCell 4K Ultra HD Smart TV | £799 £699 (save £100 or 13%) at Hughes Save £250 on the LG 55-inch 4K Smart QNED MiniLED TV With all your favourite streaming apps like Netflix, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video available in one place, you'll never be stuck for what to watch again. The Freeview Play feature also allows you to catch up on any TV you've missed from the last week, which is perfect for catching up on shows such as your local news, which isn't always featured on platforms for catch-up. Now available for only £849, you're getting an incredible saving on this smart TV which was originally priced at £1,299, before being reduced to £1,099. LG 55-inch 4K Smart QNED MiniLED TV | £1099 £849 (save £250 or 23%) at Hughes Save £130 on the Panasonic 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart TV A really good budget friendly option, this Panasonic TV is now available for only £269. For this price you get really high quality 4K image — that's four times greater resolution than HD. You can also connect this TV to your Amazon Alexa or Google Home device, giving you the power to control your TV in a smart way. Panasonic 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart TV | £399 £269 (save £130 or 33%) at Hughes Get 10 per cent off Beko appliances If you’re looking to refresh or replace some of the appliances in your home, this is a great place to make a saving. Whether it’s an oven or dishwasher, home appliances often come at a high price point and finding a deal can make a big difference. Beko has something for every home. With appliances designed with the modern family in mind, whether it’s space-saving or keeping up with the latest styles, there’s something right for you. Get 10 per cent off Beko appliances at Hughes Get 10 per cent off selected Hoover and Candy appliances You might think of Hoover as the place to get a vacuum, but it actually produces a wide range of household appliances including dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers. Candy also makes a wide range of home appliances, such as washing machines and tumble dryers, too. With Hughes currently offering 10 per cent off selected Hoover and Candy appliances, act now to make the most of this deal and keep your home appliances up to date. Get 10 per cent off selected Hoover and Candy appliances at Hughes
Gear up for the World Cup with Asda’s Get Match Ready deals
Look no further than Asda for your World Cup snacks this November. We’ve selected a handful of the supermarket’s best food and drink deals, and you can get them delivered straight to the door while watching the match — result!
By now, you’ve probably gathered your World Cup viewing party and nominated the friend with the biggest TV to host you for the duration of the competition. All that’s left to do is to buy the snacks. Purchasing the snacks for a big game is serious business. You need to ensure there’s something for everybody: the beer drinkers, the fizzy pop lovers, the crispoholics, and your mate who says they’ll just have one slice of pizza but they actually mean six. Luckily for us, Asda has great offers on a whole range of food and drinks. So, when England kick-off their campaign against Iran on 21st November, and for when we see Gareth Southgate’s squad face off against USA on the 25th and Wales on the 29th, you know which supermarket to get your match snacks from. Plus, if you're not as organised as you like to think you are (us, too), there's the option to order in from Asda. That's right, Asda is available on Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo. So, if you're running low on beer, or could do with another Gino D'Acampo pizza to pop in the oven, you can order from Asda on your chosen app. Shop Asda on Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo We recommend getting an early start, though! Here are the best food and drinks deals available right now. Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Sponsored by Asda Shop Asda's festive offers just in time for Christmas It's the most wonderful time of the year! Asda's Christmas collection and delivery slots are officially open, so head over to Asda groceries to make this festive season one to remember. Asda has selected its Festive Favourites, which include party nibbles, Christmas food to order, plus offers on biscuit tins and other sweet treats. Shop Asda's festive selection Best Asda Get Match Ready food and drinks deals Mix & match beer - 3 for £21 The world would be a much simpler place if all of our friends liked the same beer - but it would be a much more boring place, too! Asda has great offers for those mixing and matching a whole host of products this World Cup season, including three for £21 on packs of beer - and there's something for everyone. For the fruity cider lovers, there's a 10-pack of Kopparberg, Stella Artois for lager lovers, and even a Classic Ales pack. Buy three mix & match beer for £21 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Mix & match selected alcohol - 4 for 3 From pre-mixed cocktails and Jack Daniel's in a can to IPAs and bottles of wine, there's an assortment of alcoholic beverages included in this mix and match offer. Whether you're buying for the World Cup or stocking up in anticipation for Christmas, there's no better time than now to head over to Asda's website. Get four for three on selected alcohol at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Mix & match ice cream - 2 for £4.50 It's never too cold for ice cream! It may be chilly outside but we can always enjoy a frozen sweet treat, and Asda has an array of ice creams and ice lollies included in the two for £4.50 offer. There's tubs like KitKat and Cadbury Flake, as well as classic Cornetto cones and Solero lollies. Buy two mix & match ice creams for £4.50 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Sensations Roast Chicken When the phrase 'It does exactly what it says on the tin' was coined, the person who invented it was eating roast chicken flavoured Sensations. That's not historically accurate, of course, but the crisps are sensational. This particular flavour combines the homely scent of roast chicken with delicious notes of lemon and thyme — a true party pleaser. Buy Sensations Roast Chicken for £2 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Indian Chicken Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala Asda has worked closely with Indian chefs to create this Chicken Tikka Masala meal, which brings authentic ingredients and flavours right into your home. It's the perfect quick and easy meal for when you're watching the World Cup: simply pop it in the microwave for a few minutes, rush back to the TV, then take it out, and enjoy! Plus, it serves two people. Buy Indian Chicken Korma and Chicken Tikka Masala for £8.25 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals San Miguel Premium Lager The San Miguel Premium Lager Beer Snap Pack is, dare we say, a World Cup viewing essential. It's a pilsner style lager, which balances bitterness with crispness to deliver a refreshing full-bodied beer. The perfect drink for washing down your selection of snacks. Buy San Miguel Premium Lager for £4.50 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Walkers Max Strong Chilli & Lime Peanuts You may be in the comfort of your own home rather than at the pub, but peanuts are the ultimate football watching snack. The double-coated peanuts have a chilli kick for a bolder taste experience, and Asda has described them as being 'perfect with beer'; well, we're certainly going to take them up on that suggestion and order some San Miguel. Buy Walkers Max Strong Chilli & Lime Peanuts for £1.95 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Gino D'Acampo My Nonna's Pizza Margherita Like the Chicken Tikka Masala, this is another meal that you can leave to do its thing while you sit and watch the football. This margherita is inspired by Gino D'Acampo's grandma's cooking, and Campania's famous sweet tomatoes and milky buffalo mozzarella. Buy Gino D'Acampo My Nonna's Pizza Margherita for £3.25 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Doritos Cool Original Doritos are a classic choice for bringing to gatherings to share — if you're feeling kind enough — with your friends. The crunchy tortilla chips are flavoursome and moreish, so they're guaranteed to go down a treat with your football pals. No chip is complete without a dip, though, so be sure to pick up some salsa for the ultimate snack experience. Buy Doritos Cool Original for £1.50 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Doritos Mild Dip It's almost like we read your minds! Add some dip alongside the Doritos to your virtual basket. The Doritos Mild Dip is guaranteed to please every football fan as it's not too spicy, is suitable for vegetarians, and the salsa has no artificial colours of flavourings, just plenty of veggies. Buy Doritos Mild Dip for £2.50 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals Pepsi Max Bottle If you don't fancy a tipple during World Cup, that's no problem. Asda's 2 Litre bottle of Pepsi Max is just £2 this match season, and best of all, it's sugar free. Get the same taste of Pepsi, with a hint of caramel and vanilla, all with no sugar. Buy Pepsi Max Bottle for £2 at Asda Shop Asda's Get Match Ready deals
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This is the time of year to treat yourself. Early Christmas drinks with your colleagues? Why not? Weekend trip to the cinema? Good idea - what a great way to make the most of the longer evenings. But we all know that costs can quickly add up and ruin the fun. Before you know it, you’re spending another night in, saying no to plans with friends and dreaming about the pizza you’d rather be eating. Well luckily Tastecard is here to make sure you can enjoy going out without breaking the bank. Tastecard gives you discounts across a huge range of restaurants and activities. That includes 2-for-1 offers or 50 per cent discounts at restaurants like Prezzo and Carluccios, 50 per cent off pizza delivery with the likes of Domino’s and Papa John’s, and up to 40 per cent off cinema visits. Tastecard would normally set you back £34.99 for an annual membership, but right now you can get all these discounts for free for 90 days, followed by a £47.88 yearly fee. Here’s how. Not sure what to see at the cinema? Check out our Film section for all the latest movie reviews, as well film news and more. Get a 90-day Tastecard UK free trial What is Tastecard? Tastecard is a restaurant discount card that allows subscribers to access discounts for hundreds of chain and independent restaurants, as well as on experiences and days out. The card lets you save money with new deals added daily. Finding where deals are available is easy with the free app, where you can search what restaurants in your town have discounts available, or search for offers by restaurant name. You can also find experiences at a fraction of their normal cost. It could be a trip to see the new Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on the big screen, or a day out to the famous London Dungeons. Simply add your Tastecard discount when checking out and enjoy! Get a 90-day Tastecard UK free trial How to get the Tastecard 90-day free trial in the UK Tastecard is now available for a 90-day UK free trial through the Tastecard website. Sign up now and let the fun commence. Trip to the cinema anyone? Pass the popcorn. Get a 90-day Tastecard UK free trial If you’re looking for other low-cost tickets, check out our guide to getting cheap cinema tickets. If it’s days out your after, our Going Out section has everything, from how to get Cirque du Soleil tickets to a guide to the best places to go ice skating in London this Christmas.
Get 20 per cent off Apple Airpods in this Prime Day deal
It's day two of Amazon's big sale and there's still a chance to save £40 on a pair of Apple Airpods.
Apple's popular wireless headphones, the Apple Airpods, set a new trend for audio earbuds. The clever, universal design should suit every ear shape and the pair slot neatly into a handy case. This case charges the headphones either wirelessly or using a lightning connector. The headphones are also enabled with Siri voice recognition software, so you access all the Siri services simply by speaking. Usually just shy of £200, the price of the Airpods has been slashed by 20 per cent in the Amazon Prime Day sales event. The event began yesterday (13th October) and will last only until midnight today. However, many deals are only available for limited periods, which may be just for one of the two sale days or even just for a single hour, so we're updating this page regularly whilst the deal is still live and the Airpods are in stock. Of course, all of this depends on stock allowances and how in-demand the products are. Already we have seen Nintendo Switch bundles completely sell out (although some Nintendo Switch Lite bundles are still available). For this reason, if you see an offer you like the look of, you will need to act fast to catch it while you can. As the Apple Airpods are such a popular product, we expect that this 20 per cent discounted deal will be extremely popular with other buyers. £40 off Apple Airpods with wireless charging case deal - was £199, now £159. To get your hands on this offer, you will need to act fast. You can buy the discounted Airpods right now on the Amazon website, as long as you are a member of Amazon Prime. Get the Apple Airpods deal now. If you are not yet a member of Amazon Prime, you can sign up for an account or a 30-day free trial to access this offer and the many others which are currently available during this limited time event. Sign up for a free trial now. If you're interested in other headphone offers, check out the best Sony deals and we've also tracked down the best Apple deals for all the biggest discounts on these big brand items. There is a huge array of products on offer at the moment so, to help you find the most lucrative offers, we have been collating all the Amazon Prime Day deals, and constantly updating all our content live.
What is Amazon Assistant? The price comparison software explained
Compare prices across the web - without leaving the product page.
Far more than just an online retailer, Amazon now provides all sorts of services - including many now on offer, including Prime Video Channels, Kindle Unlimited, and Amazon Kids+. However, one particular service seems to have gone under the radar despite being free and designed to save you money - Amazon Assistant. How does Amazon Assistant work? Amazon Assistant (previously known as the 1Button App) is essentially a price comparison software - once installed on your browser or other application, the Assistant will compare products and prices for you while you shop online. For example, deals will be highlighted with a low price badge thanks to the 30 day Price Tracker, and the Home feature will provide you with personalised product recommendations based on your previous viewing. It doesn't end there, however - just in time for Christmas you can build a universal wish list using most shopping websites, and instantly see Amazon ratings, reviews, and prices for products across the web. You can also get automatic order updates while you're browsing, and receive a new list of deals everyday. Amazon Assistant is available as a variety of platforms, such as a browser extension or a plug-in for toolbars, browsers and other third-party software. How much does Amazon Assistant cost? Absolutely nothing at all. You will even get £5 credit if you install it by Prime Day. How do I install Amazon Assistant? It's surprisingly easy - go to the Amazon Assistant webpage and click install now, then follow the on-screen instructions. However, you can only claim the £5 credit if you are a Prime member who has never used Amazon Assistant before. You can sign up for Prime with a free 30-day free trial. Once installed, open Amazon Assistant and find and click on the credit offer in order to activate the deal - £5 will then be deducted from your next Amazon order over £25. You must install Amazon Assistant by 12th October 2020 to qualify for this offer, and the promotional credit will be valid until 26th October 2020. You must be using a compatible browser for this promotion - either Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Opera. For more tech news check out our Technology section – find something to watch with our TV Guide.
Get an unforgettable at-home restaurant experience worth £27.20 from just £7 with Pasta Evangelists
You could be eating restaurant-quality pasta and drinking delectable Italian cocktails for just a fraction of the price with Pasta Evangelists, thanks to our online shopping deal of the day! This incredible bundle is perfect for a romantic night in for two. All new customers need to do is order two pasta dishes, normally priced £13.60, and not only will you get two free cocktails, but you’ll get almost 50% off your food order, meaning you’ll have a luxury dining experience delivered to your door for just £7! Get offer Note: ❚ Every one of our online deals has an advantage. We negotiate hard for you – always with the aim of offering you great offers and the best prices. We receive a commission for each placement. This income helps us to continue to be able to offer you our high-quality content free of charge. Join the pasta club Pasta Evangelists deliver the freshest pasta dishes to kitchens across the UK, bringing the authentic tastes of Italy to homes across the country. Each Pasta Evangelists box includes freshly handmade pasta, an authentic Italian sauce, garnishes and instructions on how to prepare the dish in minutes. Each box includes freshly made pasta, artisan sauces and easy-to-follow instructions to prepare each meal in a matter of minutes. Choose from little-known regional recipes, such as Tuscany's pappardelle with wild boar ragù, Malloreddus with Sausage Ragù from Sardinia or pistachio pesto from Sicily, or enjoy a premium twist on classics such as carbonara from Rome. Customers can choose between ordering a one-time-only box or take out ‘Pasta Club’ membership, which is customisable and offers between 2 and 10 servings per delivery, reminiscent of a top pasta tasting menu. Get offer You can find all our current shopping deals here. If you have any questions about the deal product or the related services, please contact the provider directly. If you have any questions about the online shopping deal itself, or if you would like to work with us as a partner, please email: deals@radiotimes.com
Amazon Echo Show 8 review: The best smart screen device yet from Amazon
Offering fabulous sound and great-looking screen at the right size to suit most homes.
Why just settle for a voice controlled speaker when you can have a screen too? And in the Amazon Echo Show 8, you don't just get all the powerful voice control and sound quality of an Echo device, you get the convenience of a fabulous 8 inch touch screen allowing for a whole world of video options. As with many smart home devices, Amazon have been at the forefront of developing new technology and released the first Echo Show in 2018, with many of the biggest names in the tech world now making a smart screen device that competes with them. And as with the original Echo speaker devices, Amazon have not only led the market with their device, they have managed to create something that through generational updates has remained at the forefront of its class, offering great value for money, fabulous sound and a crystal clear picture - and now in the 8-inch screen size, a perfect sized screen to pop on a bookshelf in the lounge, or add to the kitchen counter to give you a little more smart in your smart home. To see how the Echo Show 8 compares to other Amazon devices, read our Echo Dot review. Or head straight to our pick of the best Alexa speakers. Jump to: Summary What is the Amazon Echo Show 8? How much is the Amazon Echo Show 8? Design Sound quality Amazon Echo Show 8 set-up Difference between the Amazon Echo Show 8 and Amazon Echo Our verdict Where to buy Amazon Echo Show 8 summary The Echo Show 8 is the latest incarnation of the popular Echo Show range and boasts a great-sized 8-inch screen that has a crystal clear picture to show both graphics and videos - as well as powerful speaker for both voice and music, all in a really competitively priced single unit. With access to the whole Alexa ecosystem of smart assistance as well, this is certainly a top pick for anyone looking to enter the smart speaker and screen world combined. Price: Amazon Echo Show 8 is available for £99.99. Key features: 8-inch touch screen with great quality picture Premium speakers with great sound Ability to close camera for privacy Alexa intelligent assistant allows you to voice control your music (compatible with Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and TuneIn amongst others) and video Access tens of thousand of 'skills' via the Alexa app Pros: Great price for all the tech you get Screen is high quality and can be seen from most angles very well 8-inch screen size is good for most home settings No smartphone required for setup Seamless integration for Amazon Prime Video users Great for showcasing photos while not in use for other tasks Ever-increasing Alexa skill base Improving human speech recognition Cons: On-screen suggestions can be a little annoying Unable to play YouTube videos and limited video options outside of Amazon ecosystem Photo showcase speed can be inconsistent What is the Amazon Echo Show 8? The Amazon Echo Show 8 is a smart screen with smart speaker that allows you to access the world of Amazon's Alexa intelligent personal assistant with the added benefit of a high quality screen to ensure you don't just hear what you want to hear, you see what you want to see! What does the Amazon Echo Show 8 do? The Amazon Echo Show 8 offers all of the benefits of the Echo speaker, allowing you to ask questions, play music, set timers and access thousands of third party 'skills' designed to entertain, educate and make your life easier - but it also has a screen that can display information and video. Whether you're looking for a flash video news briefing, to sing along to your favourite songs with the lyrics on screen, watch Amazon Prime Video TV shows and movies, look at galleries of your photos on Amazon Photos or see a full weather report for the coming week - the high quality touch screen offers lots of options to enhance your Echo experience. Controlled by the Alexa intelligent voice assistant that allows you to give commands by voice Has a high-quality 8-inch touch screen to display graphics and video, as well as interact by typing and touching the screen Has a really good quality speaker for its size Seamless access to Amazon Prime Video content and displays Amazon Photo galleries Offers tens of thousands of 'skills' developed by third party developers to enhance voice experience including news and weather, fun and games, learning and education and entertainment and planning. New to Amazon smart devices? Read our guide on how to set up Alexa, Alexa compatible devices and the difference between Echo and Alexa. How much is the Amazon Echo Show 8? The Amazon Echo Show 8 costs £99.99 (a newly reduced price ahead of the launch of the second-gen Echo Show 8) and is available from Amazon, as well as other retailers, such as Currys, Very and Argos. Is the Amazon Echo Show 8 good value for money? Although there are a lot of smart screens and smart speakers now available on the market, there are few that rival this unit for sheer value for money. Although it's not something you'll want to spend your afternoon watching movies on and doesn't have the sound quality of a huge hi-fi separates system, what it does offer is a great combination of voice and screen technology in a package that isn't so big it overpowers a room, but isn't so small that the screen becomes useless. We'd say that this is one of the best-priced systems of its type in the current eco-system of connected products. Amazon Echo Show 8 design Earlier incarnations of the Show have been both larger and smaller... and a little more square and angular in design. The latest 8-inch model has evolved to become the perfect sized kitchen or lounge smart device, neatly fitting onto a bookshelf or a counter in an unobtrusive manner. It has clean lines and a slick feel to it, helped out a lot by the super clear screen at the heart of the design. Style: The angled screen is the core feature of the Echo Show 8 that everything else is built around. It has moved on significantly in style from earlier incarnations and now feels much softer and curved in design compared to the more angular original. Robustness: Despite having a touch screen at the heart of the product, this - like all Amazon smart devices - feels very well made and robust. Obviously if you throw it around there's a good chance you'll break the screen, but the unit has a good weight to it and feels like it will last for a long time. Size: The Echo Show 8 measures 200mm x 135mm x 99mm which means it will fit into even the smallest of kitchen or bookcase as a smart addition to your home. Amazon Echo Show 8 sound quality The Echo Show 8, like all of the Echo family is used by many as a device for playing radio and music Amazon Music or the many other streaming service with which it is compatible, therefore sound quality is an important thing. And this unit, despite being a little smaller than its 10 inch cousin and not quite as bulky as some of its predecessors, still delivers a great quality sound for the casual music fan. Music sounds bright and crisp through the in-built speakers with a good high and mid-level response, as well as surprisingly punchy base for the size of the speaker. Now this is not the replacement to your hi-fi separates or a top end smart speaker from Sonos or Bose, but for most people it will deliver more than enough to keep them happy, with a decent amount of volume too. As with all Echo devices, the system has also been designed with speech in mind, and therefore the quality of Alexa and all speech-based products from podcasts to audiobooks is very pleasing. All in all this is a speaker with great sound for the price. Amazon Echo Show 8 set-up Set-up with most Amazon Echo devices is done via the Alexa app on your smartphone which isn't a massive hassle, but can at times add an extra layer of complication when you're keen to get on with using your new gadget. This is not the case with the Echo Show 8 which from the moment you switch it on allows you to go through the entire set-up process using the smart screen, which frankly is great. You just need to chose your language, wi-fi network and get it connected and then login to your Amazon account and you're pretty much ready to go, using your smart speaker and screen within a few minutes of getting it out of the box. Once you've confirmed where you are (for the most accurate weather reports) you are ready to ask "Alexa" to start performing tasks. It's the simplest process to set up an Amazon Echo device so far, and very welcome. What is the difference between the Amazon Echo Show 8 and the Amazon Echo? Although both of these devices are capable of many of the same tasks when it comes to voice control via Amazon's Alexa intelligent assistant, the obvious difference is that the Show has a touchscreen and the Amazon Echo does not. This allows a number of unique tasks that can take place on the Echo Show, including touch set up and control, the ability to play video and display graphics as well as unique 'skills' designed only for the touch screen device. Beyond this, the devices are fairly similar in spec - both performing great quality sound at a very competitive price, offering a great smart home addition with great flexibility. Our Verdict: Should you buy the Amazon Echo Show 8? The Amazon Echo Show 8 is in our opinion the best Echo with a screen yet. A good looking device with fantastic sound and a really good quality touchscreen, it offers the best of the voice-controlled smart speaker world with the added addition of some really nice video twists. Now with an 8 inch screen, the device has been crafted after a few generations to be the perfect size to fit into your home without being too small or too imposing, and now offers a stylish addition to your home. At the price, you will struggle to find a smart screen and speaker with all the features of the Amazon ecosystem at your fingertips, so in our opinion this really is a great choice for those wishing to enter the smart speaker market for the first time, or want to upgrade their smart home setup. Design: 4.5/5 Sound quality: 4/5 Ease of set-up: 5/5 Value for Money: 4.5/5 Overall rating: 4.5/5 Where to buy the Amazon Echo Show 8 The Amazon Echo Show 8 is available at a number of retailers. Amazon Argos Currys Very Looking for more technology reviews? Take a look at our Amazon Fire TV Stick review and Roku Premiere review.
Get over 40% off an exclusive summer case – six bottles of bestselling white and rosé for just £38.94, plus free delivery!
Celebrate the summer in style with today's Radio Times online shopping deal of the day!
Celebrate the summer in style with our online shopping deal of the day! Whether you’re having a picnic, throwing a barbecue, or enjoying a bit of al fresco dining, this exclusive case of bestselling wines will complement a variety of warm weather occasions. What’s more, thanks to us, you can get it for the amazing price of only £38.94, including delivery – that’s more than 40% off! Note: ❚ Every one of our online deals has an advantage. We negotiate hard for you – always with the aim of offering you great offers and the best prices. We receive a commission for each placement. This income helps us to continue to be able to offer you our high-quality content free of charge. The deal at a glance: • Six bottles of bestselling white and rosé wine for £38.94 (just £6.49 a bottle). • You save over 40%! • Includes three rosé wines: Afuera Rosado, Le Coin Bordeaux Rosé and Moulin de Pontfract Rosé • Include three white wines: Il Papavero Pinot Grigio, Ravensthorpe Padthaway Chardonnay and Nika Tiki Sauvignon Blanc • Free delivery, worth £7.99 Click here to get offer Enjoy quality wines at home this summer This exclusive case includes Afuera Rosado, a delightful orange-red rosé from Somontano, Spain. Fresh, light and full of peachy-fruit flavour. Also included is the stunning Le Coin Bordeaux Rosé, with its elegant strawberry and citrus notes. Your rosés are rounded off with Moulin de Pontfract Rosé - a beautiful example from Provence, hailed as the ultimate region for luxury pinks. And what summer case would be complete without a selection of stunning whites? The bestselling Il Papavero Pinot Grigio, crisp, juicy and bursting with lemony zing is included in the case. There’s also Ravensthorpe Padthaway Chardonnay, a charming, fruit-laden white from South Australia with real class. Finally, Nika Tiki Sauvignon Blanc – a gorgeous, citrusy tipple from New Zealand, bursting with mineral freshness. Click here to get offer ❚ You can find our current shopping deals here. If you have any questions about the deal product or the related services, please contact the provider directly. Do you have any questions about the Radio Times online shopping deal or would you like to cooperate with us as a partner? Please feel free to register by email: deals@radiotimes.com