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DISNEY+ fans can now bag three months of the streaming service completely free – but the deal won’t be around for long.
The offer is being handed out by Vodafone to eligible customers across the UK via the VeryMe Rewards app.
It runs from 5 June 2025 until 8 June 2025, so you’ve only got a short window to grab it.
To claim it, open the My Vodafone app on your smartphone, head to the VeryMe Rewards section, and tap on the Disney+ banner if it’s available to you.
Hit ‘Claim’ and follow the steps to activate your free 3-month subscription to Disney+ Standard with Ads.
The offer is open to new and returning Disney+ subscribers aged 18 or over.
There’s no catch – you’ll get full access to Disney+ content with ads, and you can cancel at any time.
If you don’t cancel after three months, you’ll be charged £4.99 per month starting automatically.
The Disney+ Standard with Ads plan includes everything from classic Disney favourites to Marvel blockbusters and exclusive original series.
You can stream on up to two devices at once in Full HD quality.
Featured on the platform is The Stolen Girl, a gripping mystery about the kidnapping of nine-year-old Lucia following a sleepover at her friend’s house.
Other titles available include Flintoff, the raw documentary on the sporting icon, Good American Family, a chilling true-life adoption tale, and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Also on offer is Dying for Sex, a heartbreakingly funny FX series that’s been getting rave reviews.
All are included in the standard plan, so you won’t miss out on any content.
Only one subscription can be claimed per user, and you’ll need to check your VeryMe Rewards to see if you qualify.
If you’re already paying for Disney+, you’ll need to cancel and wait until your billing period ends before you can resubscribe and use the offer – if eligible.
This comes just as Disney+ prepares to raise its prices.
From 24 March, the Premium annual plan went from £79.90 to £109.90, and monthly Premium jumped from £7.99 to £10.99.
The cheaper ad-supported tier now costs £4.99 a month – the same as Vodafone’s offer once the trial ends.
But Vodafone isn’t the only way to watch without paying.
Selected Samsung phones, tablets and laptops come with either six or twelve months of Disney+ Standard.
The perk applies to devices bought recently and some older models too. Check your eligibility on Samsung’s Boost page.
Join or upgrade to Uber One’s annual subscription, and you may receive an email offering 12 months of Disney+ Standard.
It’s worth checking your inbox or app notifications if you’re a subscriber.
If you bank with Lloyds and have a Club Lloyds account, you can choose a Disney+ subscription as your free yearly lifestyle benefit. It’s easy to activate through your online banking or app.
With rising streaming costs, these hidden perks could save you more than £100 a year. If you’re already paying for Disney+, it might be time to cancel, check your subscriptions, and claim a free one through your network, bank or tech provider.
Once you've checked your subscription renewals, try the swap trick too...
Here’s a clever method from The Sun’s tech editor Sean Keach:
Look, streaming bills are a nightmare. Especially when it comes to TV.
There are loads of services – all packed with top telly – that demand your cash.
So consider rotating them instead.
Cancel all of them but, say, Disney+, then watch that for a month.
Now bin it, and move on to Netflix, and enjoy that content library.
Then scrap that, and swap to Amazon’s Prime Video for the third month.
Once you’re done (or you’ve added a fourth service to your mix), start over from the beginning.
It means you get to watch all of the top TV shows and movies on these services without paying for a full 12 months for each. You’ll save hundreds over a year.
Picture Credit: Sean Keach
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MILLIONS of people claiming the personal independent payment (PIP) can get access to a range of freebies and discounts this month.
PIP is a payment that is given to people with a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition to help with their extra living costs.
The payment is worth up to £187.45 a week and the money is paid once a month.
To claim it you need to be over the age of 16 but under the state pension age, which is currently 66.
You also need to have a health condition or disability that has caused difficulties with daily living, mobility or both for at least three months.
PIP is made up of two parts and whether you can claim one or both of these depends on how much your condition impacts you.
The daily living part is given to people who need help with everyday tasks.
The weekly rate for this is either £73.90 or £110.40.
Meanwhile, the mobility part is for people who need help getting around.
On this part the weekly rate is either £29.20 or £77.05 – and you could get both elements.
In addition to the benefit payments, if you claim PIP then you can also get a range of additional perks and discounts, such as a Blue Badge or capped water bills.
Here we reveal a full list of benefits you can claim this month.
If you receive PIP then you are automatically eligible for a blue badge if you either:
You should be able to find this information on your PIP decision letter.
But you can still get a badge if you have long-term problems walking or going to places, including problems caused by stress, anxiety or other mental health issues.
HOUSEHOLDS suffering from a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition can get extra help through personal independence payments (PIP).
The maximum you can receive from the Government benefit is £172.75 a week.
PIP is for those over 16 and under the state pension age, currently 66.
Crucially, you must also have a health condition or disability where you either have had difficulties with daily living or getting around – or both- for three months, and you expect these difficulties to continue for at least nine months (unless you’re terminally ill with less than 12 months to live).
You can also claim PIP if you’re in or out of work and if you’re already getting limited capability for work and work-related activity (LCWRA) payments if you claim Universal Credit.
PIP is made up of two parts and whether you get one or both of these depends on how severely your condition affects you.
You may get the mobility part of PIP if you need help going out or moving around. The weekly rate for this is either £26.90 or £71.
While on the daily living part of PIP, the weekly rate is either £68.10 or £101.75 – and you could get both elements, so up to £172.75 in total.
You can claim PIP at the same time as other benefits, except the armed forces independence payment.
Make a claim by calling the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 0800 917 2222.
You are also eligible if you have severe problems using both arms.
You need to contact your local council to apply for a Blue Badge.
You can use your PIP award letter to apply but some councils may charge you a fee.
The most you can be charged in England is £10 and £20 in Scotland.
It is free in Wales.
Once you receive the badge you can use car parking spaces that are closer to entrances and may be larger.
You can also park on single or double yellow lines for up to three hours, unless there are loading or unloading restrictions.
If you receive PIP then you could get discounts on days out and memberships.
You may be able to save on cinemas, theatres, theme parks and zoos.
The charity Scope has a guide outlining some of the discounts on offer.
To find out more visit scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/free-discount-event-pa.
If you have a carer then you may also be able to get two for one tickets to hundreds of attractions.
For example, your carer may be entitled to discounted or free entry to National Trust and English Heritage properties.
Similarly, the UK Cinema Association offers CEA cards that will give your carer a free ticket at participating cinemas.
All Merlin Entertainment attractions also offer one complimentary pass per disabled person.
Buying a Merlin Annual Pass will get you a free Carer Pass which can be used by anyone assisting you on the day.
If you receive certain benefits then you may be able to get a top-up, which is called a disability premium.
To be eligible you will need to receive one of the following along with PIP:
You should contact the office that is in charge of your benefits.
Tell them that you get PIP and ask them what other help you can get.
You may need to send them a copy of your PIP award letter.
They should be able to tell you how much extra you will get.
If you claim the standard rate mobility part of PIP then you can get a 50% reduction in vehicle tax.
Vehicle tax, also known as road tax, is a fee you need to pay to use your car on public roads.
To qualify for a discount the vehicle must be registered in the disabled person’s name or their nominated driver’s name.
To apply for a reduction you will need to make claim and provide the following documents:
You should send your application to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BF.
If you are on the enhanced rate of PIP then you could qualify for a complete exemption from vehicle tax.
If you are applying for the first time, you need to visit your nearest Post Office branch.
You can find your nearest branch at postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder or call 0345 722 3344.
If you are awarded the enhanced rate of the mobility component of PIP and have at least 12 months left on your current allowance, you may be able to join the Motability Scheme.
Through the scheme you can use your qualifying mobility allowance to lease a new vehicle.
The scheme will cover your insurance, servicing and breakdown.
For more information about joining the scheme and to explore the range of available vehicles, you can request an information pack from the Motability Scheme website.
You may be able to apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant if you are disabled and want to make changes to your home to suit your needs.
For example, you may want to build an extension or install ramps.
The exact amount you could get depends on where you live.
IF you're struggling financially, you might be able to cut the cost of your bills to help you get out of the red.
Council tax: You can apply for a council tax reduction on the Gov.uk website but you’ll need to meet certain criteria. Your bill could be cut by as much as 100 per cent if you’re on a low income or claim benefits. Carers who look after someone in the household for at least 35 hours a week are also exempt from paying.
Water: Households might be able to save money by getting a water meter but it all depends on how much you’re using. To check if it’s finacially worthwhile, use the Consumer Council for Water’s free ater meter calculator.
Rent: If you have the space available and your landlord or local authority says it’s ok to do so, you might want to consider getting a flatmate. Not only will you split the cost of the rent, but also the other bills.
Hire purchase: If you’re struggling to make your repayments on your hire purchase, you can usually end the contract by returning the goods. You will have to pay all the instalments due up to the time you end the agreement but this will limit the amount you owe. Contact Citizens Advice for free for more help with this.
Gas and electricty: MoneySavingExpert says families can save £330 on average by switching from Standard Variable Tariffs (SVTs) to a better rate. Use a comparison site such as MoneySuperMarket or Energyhelpline to see what deals are available.
Mortgage: If you get into debt with your mortgage payments, don’t wait for your lender to chase you. Work out what you can afford using the Citizens Advice budgeting tool so you can discuss your payment options moving forward with your mortgage provider.
Secured Loan: Your secured loan might be covered by the Consumer Credit Act and if it is, you may be able to apply for a Time Order. This is a special agreement by the courts allowing you more time to make payments. Secured loans not covered by the Consumer Credit Act include gas, electricity or water meters, payments that need to be written off in full, mortgages, credit union loans, loans from an employer and some short term trade agreements.
County Court Judgements: If you receive a County Court claim form talk to a free debt advice service straight away. This includes Citizens Advice (0808 800 9060), StepChange (0800 138 1111) and the National Debtline (0808 808 4000).
TV licence: Some households are eligible for a reduced fee or free TV Licence. Check here to see if you are entitled to a reduced or free rate.
If you live in England then you could get up to £30,000, while those who live in Wales could get £36,000 and up to £25,000 in Northern Ireland.
You will need to apply through your local council, which must give you a decision within six months.
If your disability means that you are eligible for PIP then you may also be able to get free NHS prescriptions.
Whether you are eligible will depend on your specific medical condition.
Certain illnesses such as epilepsy and diabetes automatically entitle you to free prescriptions.
To get them you will need to apply for a medical exemption certificate, which is a card that fits in your wallet.
To apply visit your doctor and request an FP92A form.
Your doctor should be able to help you with the process.
People who receive PIP may be able to save a third on train travel with a Disabled Persons Railcard.
The card costs £20 for one year or £54 for three years.
On average it could save you up to £126 but the exact amount will depend on how often you travel by train.
To apply visit disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk.
You will need a copy of your award letter showing that you have received PIP in the past 12 months.
Some water suppliers provide help for customers who receive certain benefits, such as PIP, through their WaterSure scheme.
To qualify you need to have a water meter and need to use a lot of water due to a medical condition.
The scheme works by capping your bills and does not impact your credit score.
The cap depends on where you live.
For example, Severn Trent will cap your fresh water bill at £321.23 a year, while for sewerage it is £234.66.
This means in total you would pay up to £555.89 a year.
Who is eligible for the scheme varies depending on your supplier, so check directly with them to see if you qualify.
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