Food shopping & groceries

Archives for May 2015

Marmite 2015 thread
Do you think Marmite has change its texture, compared to say Tescos Marmite which to me seems like the 1990s Marmite that I liked, I brought a 500g Jar of Marmite in 2012 and yes it was summer and hot weather but it was almost like thick soup when I tipped it from side to side in the jar but very sticky when spreading on…
MSE Blog: Supermarkets in the UK should be made to donate leftover food
"Supermarkets in France have been banned from throwing out food approaching its best-before date, it’s been reported over the last week. But wouldn’t it be great if UK supermarkets were made to do this, too?..." Read MSE Amelia M's full blog: Supermarkets in the UK should be made to donate leftover food Click reply below…
Shopping Lists
Do you operate a shopping list. I mean a pre printed list, one that sits on your tablet etc, which you can scan down and pick the items you need e.g. beans, washing up liquid, shaving gel and so on. As a single person without a car I've placed a few orders online for my big shop and it's great to have it delivered to your…
Sainsbury potato salad safety recall
i received an product recall email today from Sainsburys. Just letting people know in case they bought the product and didn't get the email "We understand from our records that you have recently purchased either a 'Be Good to Yourself' Potato Salad 300g or a 'by Sainsburys' Potato Salad 180g, 300g, 500g or a 'by…
Very Best Chicken Nuggets?
I used to shop at Costco but couldn't justify the cost of membership as we were buying less and less each time. However, they did sell the very best chicken nuggets, Premium brand I think, and I am struggling to find anywhere that sells these of the same quality. They are proper portions of chicken, nugget sized, not…

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Barclaycard's cutting minimum repayments – you could be in debt YEARS longer paying DOUBLE the interest
If you've got debt on a Barclaycard, it's likely the minimum you have to repay each month will be cut from July. If you're unaware, and don't act, you could stay in debt for many years longer and pay possibly £1,000s more in interest.
NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
If you've got a Spotify Individual, Duo or Family account you'll see prices rise by up to £2 a month (equivalent to £24 a year) in a month's time, the music streaming service has announced.
Subway customer? You've got until 14 May to use your loyalty scheme points before shake-up – here's what's happening
If you're a Subway Rewards member, you have until the end of Tuesday 14 May to spend any points you've built up – or lose them entirely.

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