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What is good value at Waitrose
I would like to try a few things from Waitrose as I had some tasty bacon at a friends recently which was from Waitrose. Can anyone recommend some good value items they buy. Also are there things that are too expensive and to avoid. I have a leaflet for Waitrose saying its free delivery on £50 or over. Is this different to…
marks and spencer dine in for £9
Heads up for this weeks dine in for £10. If you can get your hands on the voucher booklet given out on the tills, there is a voucher for £1 off any bottle of wine. Use this voucher to get your dine in for £9. Other vouchers in the booklet are: half price terribly clever cooking products free small coffee or tea in the the…
tinned cat food??
does anyone know of any offers on tinned cat food, i have almost run out of the tesco offer £1.19. i have 3 cats and it can be expensive to feed them.:(
Possible £10 Tesco meal deal for £4.51
Going to try this now but thought i'd give you a heads up too. Tesco meal deal wine Kumala Semillon Chardonnay £9.99 but Asda same wine £4.50 so get £5.49 back on JTD making it £4.51. Will try this tonight and report back but thought i'd let you all know in case anybody else wanted to try Sorry if already posted
Conditional spend coupons/vouchers accepted at Tesco's
Hi, I've been refused Aldi's £5 off £30 coupon at Tesco Copdock. After contacting customer service that's what they said: Dear Sebastian Thank you for contacting us. I am very sorry that you are unhappy with our decision to stop accepting competitor coupons in our stores and I would like to explain the reasons behind this.…
Asda price challenge
i went to ada for a change to try and save some money and the next day i put in my details to check the price challenge it only compared exaclty half of my bill saying it was at least 5 pounds cheaper than the other three supermarkets fair enough but aht about the half half of my shopping if that came to much more id be…
Reduced Champagne @ Sainsburys
Hi, For those looking for some bubbly... Sainsburys have some champagne reduced by about two thirds. Antoine de Clevecy Champagne Brut NV 75cl Was £29.99 now £12 Etienne Dumont Champagne Brut NV 75cl Was £31.99 now £12 Instore & online. Offer ends 18 October 2011. Selected stores only. Whilst stocks last. Offer Excludes…
Free Philadelphia at Sainsbury's
I know there was free Philadelphia at ASDA a while back but now it's on sale at Sainsbury's it's free there. There's a voucher here for £1 off and it's selling for £1 at the moment at Sainbury's, 200g packs. (http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/sainsburys-price-comparison/Cheese/Philadelphia_200g.html)…
Tesco Home Delivery
I've just been in hospital for an op and i'm already frustrated at relying on my girlfriend and flatmate doing everything for me, which includes my shopping. I intend to do my first online Tesco shop tomorrow. Is it as simple as putting things in my basket, paying and booking a delivery slot? I understand that when the…
Sainsburys Brand Match - How to get a big voucher back.
I was searching through the Asda website and noticed that the Dolmio Bolognese Sauce - Extra Spicy (750g) is only £1 in asda and £3.34!!:eek::eek: in Sainsburys :T buy 6 for £20.04 and get £14.04 voucher back :) anyone found any other good finds?
Dine in for 2 for £10 (Thurs 13th-Tues 18th) @ M&S
Choose from a selection of main meal, side dish, dessert & bottle of wine for £10.00 MAINS* Whole Oakham Chicken * Ready to Roast Gammon with Parsley Sauce * Gastropub Paella * The Cook Menu Pork Medallions * The Cook Menu Cajun Chicken * Chilli Beef & Potato Bake * The Cook Menu Chicken Topped Bhaji * The Cook Menu Pesto…
Bigger shop = bigger spend?
I normally shop in Tesco and pick up odd little bits at the market but like most people my shopping bill was getting higher and higher. This week I was at the retail park and I really couldn't be bothered with the hustle & bustle of the big supermarket so I popped into Marks & Spencer instead. :o I bought all the bits I…
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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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