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Sainsburys basics washing powder shrinks in size!(but not price)
For those who buy Sainsbury's basics washing powder: The big box used to be 3Kg for £1.64 and 1Kg for 65p. They have reduced the size of pack - 2.4Kg and 800g for the same price !!:mad: I found today that the shelf filler had not noticed the change and had put 800g on top of the old 1kg packs. So have a rummage and you…
Forget "Roll Backs" - Asda Price Hikes
Similar to this informative thread "Another Tesco Massive Price Increase" http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1198869 I thought I’d start one to show Asda’s greedy profiteering, they’re very fond of bragging about price "roll backs" – it’s about time their price hikes were highlighted :D To start the ball…
Sneaky Asda!
I used to buy their own variety of Coolmint Mouthwash. It went from 54p to 58p the 63p which was okay & because I liked using it I didn't really mind the price increases! However I went back today to buy some as I was running out & noticed it's no longer there & I've just checked online & it's been confirmed! Although they…
Are supermarkets profiteering in this recession ?
If everyone is shopping more carefully why are they still posting higher profits in their most recent returns, this is my example, I used to buy in Asda a fairly large washing up liquid in their smart price range and it was 13 pence, it is now half the quantity for 43 pence, has washing up liquid suddenly shot up in price…
Waitrose Salmon
Myself and my OH went to Waitrose as we usually do and we got a awesome bargin! we managed to get an whole Salmon, for £12 reduced from £16 and not only that but the women behind the fish counter actually filleted it for us and removed all the guts and icky things and removed the head, all that was left for us was to cut…
Neptune's table, meat & fish delivery
Has anyone heard of them? A couple from this company just knocked at my door. The fish looked lovely, but I'd just come back from Asda so I didn't need anything. They were a bit vague when I asked how often they would be round though.
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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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