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Tins of Chocs - any offers due soon?
Anyone in the know re what offers Tesco, Asda et al may have soon? I missed out on the 2 tins for £7 in Asda and I'm reluctant to buy now in case there will be more offers before Christmas
Bargain Bubbly Champagne & Sparkling Wine Deals Note Discussion
For a rundown of some top deals on Champagne and sparkling wine see the Bargain Bubbly: Champagne & Sparkling Wine Deals note If you've spotted a better price or better bottle, or you've feedback on those we've listed, please post below. Thanks for your help [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
M&S dine in for £10 menu
The chicken will serve 4 and so does the apple pie. Mains: Ready To Roast Honey Glazed Gammon Medium Oakham Chicken The Grill Ginger & Lime Coriander Chicken Lasagne Al Forno NEW! The Cook Menu Chicken Feta Lattice Pie NEW! The Cook Menu Moroccan Fish Stew The Cook Menu Beef Roulade The Cook Menu Chicken Breasts with…
Great 'Your fave sub-£5 wines' Hunt
As long as you know where to look, you can get some cracking wines for under a fiver. To help sort the stonkers from the stinkers, we MoneySavers to name their favourite sub-£5 plonks. You don’t need to be a conniseur, just let us know which vinos hit the spot. Please include: Name of the wine Year Price Where to buy Why…
Tesco Finest meal deal - beware
Bought the £9 Finest meal deal from Tesco yesterday and the discount didn't come off. Was charged over £17. Luckily I hadn't left the car park but it took over half an hour to get it sorted. CS lady insinuated I'd bought the wrong products which is why the discount didn't come off, but she tried combinations of different…
FREE Terry's Choc Orange (Sort Of!) - Tesco
At the moment Terrys Chocolate Orange are on offer at Tesco's. 3 for £5.00, so if you were willing to pay a fiver anyway..... There is also another deal on at the same time BOGOF, so you pay £2.40 for TWO. So, if you bought 4 you would only pay £4.80, you would get 20p change AND you would get a FREE Chocolate Orange!!…
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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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