We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

Best Of

Re: Reverse Meal Planning

joedenise

21 April at 1:14PM

Just did a small roast pork dinner yesterday and the leftovers will be turned into a sweet and sour for dinner tonight so a quick and easy meal. Have got some frozen fish out of the freezer to make a…

5
Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread

flaneurs_lobster

22 April at 11:05AM

Think that's a new one. Rate's not that tempting (to me) but might open and stick £100 in for an entry into the prize draw on 31 May. https://www.coventrybuildingsociety.co.uk/member/product/savings…

7
Re: NST April 2025 A Pirate Life For Me

grandmanerd

22 April at 1:52PM

Found some lovely quotes yesterday then they disappeared once I'd got the headings set up. Tried to find something similar but it wasn't to be. Progress was made - one unit down to the microwave (not…

6
Re: NST April 2025 A Pirate Life For Me

Thrifty_Taylor

21 April at 10:45PM

Up at stupid o'clock to wake DS3 for work. Did my Norwegian & exercises, then after breakfast, hung the washing out. Quite windy, so the towels have had a good blow! Woke DS1, then along with DH,…

6
Re: NST April 2025 A Pirate Life For Me

DawnW

21 April at 6:17PM

Tidied that Tupperware drawer, the one with all the mismatched containers and lids. Is it just me that has one of those??Also did some garden bits and the usual boring tidying etc that needs doing ev…

6
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future

Greying_Pilgrim

22 April at 7:33PM

Precisely! I have long known, and been on the receiving end of SUCH kindness and generosity from a wide range of MSE'rs - that I now know nothing is impossible :) Blackcats - your tale of woe did ma…

5
E: 29/04 Win a £250 M&S voucher to spend at Battersea Power Station

AC55

22 April at 9:19PM

https://batterseapowerstation.co.uk/events/win-250-marks-spencer-voucher/ *The winner will receive a £250 voucher to spend at M&S at Battersea Power Station. This prize cannot be exchanged for an…

78
E: 28/04 Win 1 of 6 moisturising skincare sets from Tolpa

Mouse400

22 April at 9:09PM

https://closeronline.co.uk/shopping/beauty/win-tolpa-skincare-set/ Direct to entry form: https://xd.wayin.com/display/container/dc/7dbb12b7-7981-4abd-a5ef-d4f99ca07db3/details

102
E: 04/05 Win a complete Angelcare Baby Bedtime and Bathtime bundle (gleam)

One-Eye

22 April at 7:38PM

My Baba Prize includes: AC25-1 Movement Monitor with Video & Sound Soft Touch Bath Support (grey) Happy Seal Bath & Room Thermometer Classic XL Nappy Disposal Bin https://www.mybaba.com/compe…

25
Re: Learning to walk before I run

QueenJess

22 April at 2:27PM

Lol 😂 You said exactly how I feel.

5

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
If your passport is due for renewal, apply online if you can – it'll save you £12.50. More than 7 million Brits did just that last year – but over 360,000 missed out on savings by using a paper form instead, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its newly boosted 4.8% easy-access saver
If you've got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all, though it's beaten by the top easy-access cash ISAs.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.

View All

Best Of

Re: Reverse Meal Planning

Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread

Re: NST April 2025 A Pirate Life For Me

Re: NST April 2025 A Pirate Life For Me

Re: NST April 2025 A Pirate Life For Me

Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future

E: 29/04 Win a £250 M&S voucher to spend at Battersea Power Station

E: 28/04 Win 1 of 6 moisturising skincare sets from Tolpa

E: 04/05 Win a complete Angelcare Baby Bedtime and Bathtime bundle (gleam)

Re: Learning to walk before I run

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free