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Archives for August 2011

Lanson Black label chanpagne half price
Lanson black label is just under £15 at tesco right now. I appologise if this has already been listed, I couldnt find it.
M & S Dine in for 2 this weekend Thurs 25th August - Tues 30th August
Choose 1 main, 1 side,1 dessert and 1 bottle of wine/soft drink - allfor £10! MAIN Dine in Whole chicken The Grill Ginger, Lime & Coriander Chicken 2 Breaded Plaice Topped with a Mornay Sauce The Cook Menu Chicken & Cheddar Gratin The Cook Menu Beef Roulades* Mussels in Garlic* Gastropub Prawn & chicken Paella The Cook…
Asda charging for carrier bags?
I was in Asda earlier and noticed the lack of carrier bags on the self-service tills. I asked the assistant for some carriers but would only give me 1 at a time. It transpires that Asda are going to start charging for carrier bags so they were rationing them. A bit bizzarre really! Anyone heard this?:(
Best ready made oven chips
I know, I know, but in the extremely unlikely situation that there is nothing for it but to, dare I say it, buy a bag of oven chips, which would you recommend? Today I must confess that I have bought a bag of Aldi potato wedges -1kg @ 69p-opted for the wedges (garlic in ingredients) as I thought they may be better tasting…
Nature Valley - 10 for 12 - Beware
Just bought three packets Nature Valley Crunchy bars at Tesco (three for two offer). I love them :) Opened up one of the boxes - normally have six packs of two in them - to find there was only five packs of two in there. Thought it was a mis-pack at first, but no. It stated on the outside 10 bars (5x2) :(
Finish Powerball - Lemon Sparkle x 39
Just back from Asda, these were marked as reduced to £3 on the shelf but went through till at 75p !!
dine in for 2 for £10 @ Marks & Spencer (Thurs 11th - Tues 16th)
Choose from a selection of a main meal, a side dish, a dessert and a bottle of wine, all for £10 MAINS * Ready To Roast Lemon Chicken * The Grill BBQ Chicken * Deli whole chicken* * Cook Menu Cod & Tomato Bake * Leek & Butterbean Crumble Topped Pie * Char grilled Vegetable Past Melt * Gastropub Paella * Topped Plaice *…
MSE News: Supermarkets fined millions for price fixing
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco are among nine firms fined after the OFT said they co-ordinated price increases ..." Read the full story: Supermarkets fined millions for price fixing
Herons
if anyone has a herons freezer centre near them i have been getting eggs for a pound(15) but today i got a bag labelled mishape bacon . it had small of bacon joint bits . i know its a bit hit and miss but if you look at the bag and see big bits in it get it. mine's in the crock pot now not bad for 1.50
Finish Max in 1 Dishwasher tablets (39 pack) Lemon or Original for £1.50 @ Asda
Noticed this last night in Asda (Dagenham store), grabbed 3 boxes, and noticed a shelf load still on sale today. note: it's just the 39 pack and only the Max-in-1's, some of the SEL's were marked "deleted", some not, but at that works out at less than 4p a tablet so well worth it!
Aldi Vine tomatos
Stay well clear if they are anything like the ones I saw.

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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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