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Tassimo Pods
These are currently £3 for some of the varieties in Waitrose. The Costa Americano which is the one I like is among those on offer. Great price for those wishing to stock up!:j
lidl grocery offers: 6th-12th August 2015
Good morning all. :jEvery week lidl offers an array of fresh, chilled and frozen food deals, and this week is no different! Highlights from this week's offers include: £4.19 Deluxe 28 day matured scotch beef sirloin steak 227g (was £4.69) £1.39 Watermelon each (was £1.89) 99p Oaklands New potatoes 1.5kg (was £1.49) 69p…
Cheap Sugar - Walsall
I have just been to JTF Wholesale , Bescot Retail Park where 1kg Tate & Lyle Sugar is advertised at 49p each if you buy two. However, mine rang up on the till at 29p This might have been a one-off but worth a visit to check if you're passing.
lidl half price weekend offers 15/16 Aug 2015
Offers for Scotland Pork Loin Chops £1.59/700g Dulano Chorizo £1.19/300g Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil 32p/50g Cherry Vine Tomatoes 84p/500g Check your local area in case the meat product differs (I don't have access to all the codes) Official MoneySavingExpert insert: On Tue 11 Aug, Lidl told us the meat items listed in…
Which Supermarket Has The Biggest Bag of Spuds?
Need a massive bag with family coming over..
Match and More points
Hi a quick one, I have just looked at my receipt for todays shop at Morrison's match and more and it states I received 1340 points today for shop, However I received a pack of Disney cards for free due to the over £40 spend promotion, this shows on my receipt as £3.00 then £3.00 taken off. What im wondering is will having…
Instant Noodles
Love these things. The type in packets - 20p come with a sachet you add to boiling water. But we've recently started properly planning our diet to ensure we're eating healthily. Suddenly realised after never bothering to read the packet, how hideously full of saturated fat and salt they are. My question is are there any…
Method laundry Liquid £1.49
Found in Savers (the high st. discount home and beauty store): Method Laundry Liquid, Lavender and Cedar flavour, £1.49 for 300ml =25 washes. (around £6 in other retailers) Not noticed it in store before so may be new/temporary. I like that this is eco friendly, in a handy pump bottle (going to decant fabric softner into…
lidl misprices
I'd just like to warn others of Lidl misprices. Today I purchased 1kg mandarins, clearly ststed on SEL as 99p instead of usual price of £1.69......was charged £1.69 at till. This is the 3rd time in last 3 or 4 weeks, always when there is a promotional discount label displayed. The previous misprice/overcharge at till was…
Walkers Crisps 40 for £4
I went into my local Iceland store today and picked up a box of 40 Walkers Crisps for £4 which works out at 10p per pack. :T There were 10 of each of the following flavours in the box: ready salted, cheese and onion, salt and vinegar and prawn cocktail.
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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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