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Kids eat free at Giraffe now needs a voucher
This long running promotion listed here on MSE https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/cheap-restaurant-deals now needs a voucher to be downloaded in advance of ordering, so the MSE page needs updating. There's also some suggestion it may come to an end on 7th January 2008, or at least for a short while. See the small…
Family Outing ideas and cost effective options (Surrey & London)
Hello All, Are you able to share ideas for Family Outing ideas and cost effective option - 2017 Christmas & 2018 New Year in the Surrey and London area? Thanks Jay
Free flavoured latte at Greggs
I'm not sure if this is nationwide, but I've just got a free caramel latte from Greggs using the app. :j Edit: Sorry, just realised this should be in the freebies area. Please feel free to move!
BITE Cards
Does anyone (including MSE!) know if these are in still in operation please? I have increasingly found that outlets at train stations have refused to use them ("the till won't accept the card" etc), and when I have tried to contact BITE it seems that their website is no longer manned... If it has finished its earthly…
Unlimited hot drinks Wetherspoons
Most Wetherspoons now have a self service hot drinks machine. Pay at the bar and you get a mug. The options are black coffee tea latte flat white etc It’s Lavazza coffee so you can get a reasonable flat white. You are allowed to have unlimited refills! In my two local Wetherspoons one charges £1.20 the other £1.40. What a…
Toby Carvery glitch
Hi everyone. I have the Toby carvery app and they have voucher in there for £5 off food bill. It says a minimum spend of £15 on food only to get the offer. I go to pay on the app and I select add voucher and it allowed me to pay £5 off the bill with the voucher. I go to add the stamps voucher but it shows another £5 off so…
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MSE News
Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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