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Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Supermarket giant launches popular discount scheme at its cafes nationwide – can you get 10% off?
A number of other brands are also participating in the discount scheme BAG A BARGAIN Supermarket giant launches popular discount scheme at its cafes nationwide – can you get 10% off? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR supermarket has launched an exclusive 10 per cent discount at its cafes nationwide. Morrisons is offering the discount to all Blue Light Card holders, and it's available all day, every day with no minimum spend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Starting Monday, Morrisons is offering a discount scheme for Blue Light Card holders Credit: Getty Blue Light Card holders can grab Fish & Chips, Sausage & Mash and Morrisons' Big Breakfast for 10 per cent less, according to a press release by the chain. Morrisons says it's the only major supermarket to roll out this change exclusively for Blue Light customers, pointing out that other supermarkets typically offer discounts on gift card purchases. Eligible customers just need to show a valid Blue Light Card at the cafe till to get the discount. The offer kicks off on August 11 and runs alongside Morrisons' Kids Eat Free deal. read more money news PARK OFF Blue Badge holders face changes today with 1,000s losing £3,700 discount benefits Families can claim a free meal and drink for one child aged 16 or under when they buy an adult main meal costing £5 from The Breakfasts or The Classics. The Birds Eye kids' menu includes Chicken Dippers, Fish Fingers, Veggie Fingers, or Goodfella's Mini 4 Cheese - all usually priced around £4. Children must be under the age of 16 and with an adult to enjoy the offer. Chris Strong, Senior Cafe Trader at Morrisons, said: 'We're proud to support the incredible individuals in the emergency services who go above and beyond every day by introducing a 10% Blue Light Card discount in our Cafés. "Whether popping in for coffee, cake or one of our tasty meals, being able to offer our great value favourites for even less is our way of saying thank you.' The deal is available at all 344 Morrisons cafés nationwide with a valid Blue Light Card. Walkers launches two new permanent crisp flavours in UK stores for first time in decades The Blue Light Card scheme, launched in 2008, is designed to reward "Blue Light" and public sector workers with exclusive discounts from hundreds of retailers, including Apple, Asda and Domino's. Cardholders can save an average of over £800 a year, with discounts available on groceries, clothes, holidays, insurance, cars and thousands of restaurants, shops and venues - totalling around 15,000 deals. The scheme is typically open to NHS staff, emergency services, social care workers and armed forces personnel. Last year, it was extended to include primary and secondary school teachers, along with staff at Sixth Form colleges and Special Schools. When the extension was announced, the website and app crashed due to "unprecedented demand" on the system. If you're eligible, you can get a free digital Blue Light Card or pay £4.99 for a physical one that lasts two years. You can use the digital card by downloading the Blue Light Card app via Google Play or the App Store. Brands participating in the Blue Light Card scheme include: Apple Hotpoint JD Sports Toby Carvery New Look Odeon Ray Ban Abercrombie & Fitch Samsung Starbucks Superdry Cineworld Popeyes Greene King Greggs Pizza Hut Blue Light Card holders can also save big on holidays with discounts from Jet2, EasyJet and Expedia. Who is eligible for the Blue Light Card? Anyone in the following roles is eligible for the card: Ambulance service Blood bikes Fire service Highways traffic officers HM armed forces HM armed forces veteran HM coastguard HM prison and probation service Home Office (Borders and Immigration) Independent lifeboats MoD civil servant MoD fire service MoD police NHS NHS Dental Practice Pharmacy Police Red Cross Reserved army forces RNLI Search and rescue Social care St Andrews ambulance St John ambulance Teachers excluding higher education staff
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Money-saving hack reduces bills by up to £2,000 a year and 1.5m Brits can use it
Rising energy bills and now DWP PIP warnings wherever you look - teachers have shared their upset for the standardised treatment of educators for long enough. This new app is finally giving back The remnants of Covid, the cost of living and now regression indicators everywhere you turn, there's no need to guess as to why Brits are hunting for discounts and freebies at every given chance. Previously being the reigning champion of discounts, the Blue Light card has now been overshadowed by the hottest thing since the Honey discount code app dropped. Launched just months ago, this silent aid has been predicted to help teachers across the UK save more than £2,000 per year - covering everything from grocery expenses to holidays discounts. Made only for Britain's educators, the Discounts for Teachers puts hundreds of savings all in one place - an app you can easily download to access wherever you go. This comes after news that Nationwide will pay £760 into accounts of customers who do one thing. Helping more than 1.5 million people, the app is accessible to teachers, teaching assistants, support staff, caterers and even retired education workers. Completely free, it claims to be offer "faster, smarter access to unmissable offers from some of the UK's biggest brands". Daily discounts on expenses such as transport, food and even utility bills are all up for grabs, with members already claiming they've saved over £200 on bills. Key features of the app App-only exclusives – offering unlimited-time rewards just for members. Curated offers – including fashion and tech products for the next school year. Partner highlights – a spotlight for hero brands and seasonal campaigns. One-tap redemption – quick and easy access to all offers. Push notifications – discounts as soon as offers drop. Secure, member-only access – promising discounts stay exclusive to verified education workers. Pressure on education workers are at an all-time high. Discount for Teachers state their app as a means to give back. Their helpful thanks is particularly designed to save both money and time. Chairman of Network Digital, the parent company of the app, Gareth Jones, said: "We're proud to support teachers every day. This app launch is about building a deeper connection with our teacher community – making it easier, quicker, and more rewarding to benefit from the savings they deserve". If you work in education and are yet to register - membership is fast and cost-free process. Their press release ended saying: "You give at work. Now it's time to get something back". Download the app here.
Daily Mirror
04-08-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
All jobs eligible for a Blue Light Card with hundreds of discounts across UK
Blue Light Card is a UK discount service specifically for members of the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, and armed forces. Here are the jobs that are eligible for the discount card The Blue Light Card is a UK discount service tailored for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector, and armed forces community. It unlocks a treasure trove of discounts from thousands of online and high street retailers to local businesses. On its website, Blue Light Card states: "We exist to show our appreciation for the Blue Light community, your service and sacrifice. Giving you the discounts you deserve, and access to exclusive experiences and rewards". Eligible members can tap into a vast array of over 15,000 discounts ranging from holiday deals to dining experiences. Introduced in 2008, the Blue Light discount scheme was designed to thank the 'Blue Light Community' and public sector workers. The initiative has enabled millions to enjoy savings via a multitude of discount partners. This comes after Martin Lewis warns 'nothing to do with me' after complaints from money savers. While it's commonly associated with NHS staff, police, and firefighters, the scheme actually covers a broader spectrum of professions than many realise, reports the Liverpool Echo. For a modest fee of £4.99, the Blue Light Card offers two years of access to extensive discounts, making it a no-brainer for avid shoppers looking to recoup their investment through savings. The Blue Light Card website lists all eligible categories, which include roles from teaching to optometry. However, if your profession isn't listed, you won't be able to get a Blue Light Card at present. Eligible categories include: NHS Police Fire Service Ambulance Service Teachers HM Armed Forces/Reserved Armed Forces Pharmacy Optometry Dental Practice MOD Police Home Office HM Prison and Probation Service Highway Traffic Officers Search and Rescue Red Cross RNLI Independent Lifeboats HM Coastguard Environment Agency Animal and Plant Health Service Blood Bikes To apply for a card, you must use the photo of your ID document(s) to verify your eligibility for a Blue Light Card. Once it's been checked by a team member, it can be removed from the system. You can request a Blue Light Card via the Blue Light Card website by choosing the 'Sign Up' option. You will then be guided to start your application. You can also apply through the app. Blue Light Card holders can use their discount cards for money off at a variety of retailers and service providers, both in-store and online. These include popular supermarkets, cinemas, site-seeing attractions like Alton Towers, retail stores, restaurants, and more.
Scottish Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Full list of jobs that qualify for Blue Light Card – with savings of £800 a year including at Asda and Starbucks
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MILLIONS of workers can get access to discounts of up to £800 a year thanks to the Blue Light Card. The discount scheme was set up in 2008 to reward "Blue Light" and public sector workers with discounts from a number of retailers, including Apple, Asda and Domino's. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Millions can apply for the Blue Light Card for thousands of discounts Card members can save an average of over £800 per year, based on an average saving of £70 monthly on groceries and other everyday essentials. You can use it to get discounts on clothes, holidays, insurance and even cars, and it can be used to across thousands of restaurants, shops and venues. There are around 15,000 discounts to choose from. It's typically available to NHS staff, emergency services, social care workers, and armed forces personnel. However, the scheme was extended last year to teachers, leading to thousands more signing up for an account. Primary and secondary school teachers are eligible, as well as those as Sixth Form colleges and Special Schools. Staff that work in higher education are not currently included in the scheme. When it was announced the scheme would be extended to teachers last year, the website and app crashed due to "unprecedented demand" on the system. If you're eligible for the card, you can get a digital one for free or it costs £4.99 for a physical card, which lasts two years. You can use the digital card by downloading the Blue Light Card app via Google Play or the App Store. It also has a interactive map feature to help you find local discounts closest to your chosen location. Who is eligible for the card? Anyone in the following roles is eligible for the card: Ambulance service Blood bikes Fire service Highways traffic officers HM armed forces HM armed forces veteran HM coastguard HM prison and probation service Home Office (Borders and Immigration) Independent lifeboats MoD civil servant MoD fire service MoD police NHS NHS Dental Practice Pharmacy Police Red cross Reserved army forces RNLI Search and rescue Social care St Andrews ambulance St John ambulance Teachers excluding higher education staff How to register for a Blue Light Card To be eligible for a Blue Light Card, you' ll need to prove your profession by uploading a form of valid ID or recent payslip. To sign up, just head to the Blue Light Card website where you'll have to fill out a form. Bear in mind, you'll be asked a couple of questions, for example, about your job title and where you work. The retailers that participate in the Blue Light Card scheme can change regularly, meaning there isn't a comprehensive list of stores you can use it at. So it's worth checking whether the discount is valid on the store website if you're shopping online, or asking a member of staff when at the till in-store - the worst they can say is no. Some of the current participating brands include: Apple Hotpoint JD Sports Toby Carvery New Look Odeon Ray Ban Abercrombie & Fitch Samsung Starbucks Superdry Cineworld Popeyes Asda Always make sure to shop around for better offers before making a purchase to be sure you're getting the best deal possible. Blue Light Card holders can also make big savings on their holidays with discounts from companies such as Jet2, EasyJet and Expedia. 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
Scoop
30-07-2025
- General
- Scoop
Double Win For Tauranga Teen
Press Release – Blue Light Reflecting on his week at camp, Tatahau shared, The camp gave me confidence and understanding in myselfIt also gave me the confidence to work with others and lead a group while gaining life skills and knowledge on how routine, discipline and … 'Not only my peers but also the staff had acknowledged the person I am', says Tatahau Ronaki (18), who achieved an impressive double win at Blue Light's Life Skills Camp held at the Burnham Military Base from 14 – 18 July 2025. Tatahau, who lives in Tauranga, walked away with two of the three top awards – the Overall Excellence Award and the Peers' Choice Award – impressing both the New Zealand Defence Force and his fellow participants. Reflecting on his week at camp, Tatahau shared, 'The camp gave me confidence and understanding in myself…It also gave me the confidence to work with others and lead a group while gaining life skills and knowledge on how routine, discipline and teamwork can go a long way.' Tatahau encourages other teens to consider the Blue Light Life Skills Camp. 'Don't hold back and give it a go. This opportunity is a great experience and you get to work alongside great staff and meet amazing new people, and in that week, you can learn a lot about yourself,' he advises. Blue Light Mentor, Kawana Marsden, reflects on Tatahau's journey. 'Tatahau really stood out during camp, not because he was the loudest or the fastest, but because he gave everything a go, even when he was a bit nervous. He lifted his team with quiet confidence, always encouraging those around him. You could see his teammates naturally looking to him for leadership and wanting him to represent them. He soaked up every bit of advice from the NZDF staff and wasn't there to show off – he was there to grow. His attitude, leadership and commitment shone through, and it's no surprise he took home both the Overall Excellence and Peers' Choice Awards.' Looking ahead, Tatahau shared his next steps. 'I have my eyes on joining either the Army or the Police, but I'm still not sure. For now, I am looking for employment,' he shared. Blue Light's Life Skills Camp, run in partnership with the New Zealand Defence Force, provides young people with a unique opportunity to develop confidence, leadership, and resilience. Tatahau's story is just one of many where teens discover their strengths and set goals for a brighter future. This highly successful programme has been run by New Zealand Blue Light in partnership with the NZ Defence Force for the past 14 years and has adventure-based experiential learning as a key part of the programme. The programme provides 14-17-year-olds with critical life skills such as self-development, self-control, and teamwork that will enable young people to be successful at home, school, in communities, and in employment. Up to 12 courses are held each year in Auckland, Trentham, Waiouru, and Burnham locations. For more information about the Blue Light Life Skills camps, visit Blue Light is grateful for the support of the sponsorship of the Lion Foundation and community supporters. See or visit New Zealand Blue Light Blue Light is a not-for-profit charity that works in partnership with the Police to create positive connections between young people and the Police, helping young people find direction, fun, and a sense of belonging within their communities, enabling young people to develop life skills, leadership skills, and find employment opportunities. Blue Light believes that it is through the empowerment of disadvantaged youth to reach their full potential that their overall well-being can be improved, and in turn, the well-being of their communities. Blue Light achieves this through removing the barriers for disadvantaged youth to participate positively in the community, through both its national and locally-based programmes, activities, and events. Blue Light's work in the community is unique – it is not a one-size-fits-all approach. We have 70 local branches working with NZ Police to create meaningful experiences for young people in their regions, including cultural, sporting, and educational activities that are alcohol, drug, and violence-free. Although Blue Light is supported by the Police, the two operate independently. For many participants, the programmes decrease the risk of youth offending and becoming victims of crime through access to positive role models, time with other young people away and the opportunity to see the world outside their current environment. Blue Light originally began in Australia as a community policing initiative and remains strong in all states. As well as in New Zealand, it is now active in the Solomon Islands, Fiji, the Cook Islands, and Scotland.
