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freebiesFree software, courses, and streaming in the UK that stays free
Not a free trial that auto-renews — genuinely free, indefinitely. The office suite, the £2,000-of-courses-for-nothing, the streaming you already pay for through your council tax, and the tools that quietly replace paid apps.
26 May 20262 min read
funBorrow the drill: libraries of things, tool libraries, and the end of buying stuff you use twice
A drill gets used for minutes in its lifetime. Library of Things, the Edinburgh Tool Library and Benthyg Cymru lend drills, carpet cleaners and tents from a couple of quid a day.
22 May 20264 min read
freebiesThe genuinely free stuff in the UK that isn't a trick
Free trials that auto-renew don't count. Here are the things you can actually take home, eat, or use without paying — and without giving away your card details.
18 Apr 20262 min read
funWhat a UK library card actually gets you free in 2026
A free library card is the best-value piece of plastic in Britain — ebooks, audiobooks, every newspaper, free films, online courses, museum passes, and warm space included. Most people who have one only use a fraction of it.
18 Apr 20262 min read