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Archives for March 2016

Tesco Price Guarantee
I'm doing my Tesco online supermarket shop at the moment. I've put 750g box of Shredded Wheat bitesize which is £3.19 in Tesco but online £2 in Morrisons and Sainsbury's. According to the Tesco price guarantee, if a branded product is cheaper at another major supermarket, it will give you the difference back there and…
Lidl : "half price weekend" v "pick of the week"
I recently emailled Lidl about the change from weekend half price to pick of the week offers. Particularly about the wider range of products that where in the weekend offers. I got the following bland statement back : " Re: Half Price Weekend Promotions Thank you for contacting us regarding the above. I can confirm that we…
Asda Beef and Lamb on offer
Beef joints £4kg (typically 1.6kg) Lamb joints £4kg (typically 2.2kg http://groceries.asda.com/product/beef-joints/asda-butchers-selection-easy-carve-beef-typically-16-kg/5996903 http://groceries.asda.com/product/lamb-joints/asda-butchers-selection-lamb-leg-bone-in-joint-typically-22-kg/6037108 Good time to stock up !:beer:
Pack of 12 x 400g tins of Globe World Foods CHOPPED TOMATOES for £2 at ASDA
As per the title. Just back from ASDA - Spondon Derby 12 x 400g pack Globe World Foods Chopped Tomatoes just £2 :j Full pallet just inside the entrance Another MSE member saw these in another store a few days ago and some reported over a week ago on HUKD
Savers Colgate toothpaste 39p
Colgate toothpaste 100ml 39p Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 8 Mar: This offer is scheduled to end on Tue 22 Mar but is subject to store availability and could end sooner. Savers has over 300 stores – you can find your nearest here. The next cheapest we found was 69p at B&M, or three for £2 at Poundland – equivalent…
Decent alternative to millicano old-style???
Since this happened: http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/coffee-drinkers-angry-over-kenco-millicano-production-changes/354521.article I have used my multi-buy bogof stocks [Waitrose, qtrly or thereabouts, one just recently]. On last one now. What have discerning msers picked up on as decent, passable substitute, please? [No…
Taylors "Rich" Italian Ground Coffee
I've never been a coffee drinker - tea's my tipple, but just recently having enjoyed several cups of coffee away from home I decided that I was rather enjoying coffee for a change. Bought the necessary cafetiere etc. and looked in Waitrose for some decent coffee. Half-price offer made this look tempting and, as you do,…
lidl pick of the week - 10th -> 16th march
For anyone who is still interested :) "deluxe" 4 Beef Burgers 454g £1.86 ( from £2.49) "Braemoor Hunters Chicken 432g £2.24 ( from £2.99 ) "Braemoor" Pork Rib 600g £2.24 ( from £2.99 ) "Lighthouse Bay" 2 Smoked Haddock 250g £2.09 ( from £2.79 ) F+V @ 59p Lemons 500g Garlic 200g Apples 1Kg Potatoes 1KG
Why Asda was right to reinstate food bank collections
"Why Asda was right to reinstate food bank collections" Read MSE Andrea's full blog: Why Asda was right to reinstate food bank collections Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
Branston Baked Beans - 6 pack - 75p - ASDA
ASDA - Spondon Derby Friend saw them this morning about 10am and bought a pack. SEL = Branston Baked Beans - 6 x 410g pack - 75p and they were. Originally about 2 shelves full - NOT in the Baked Bean aisle BUT a "special" END display - originally about 150+ packs ish - probably about half left around 10am. Sadly didn't…
Brandy too cheap to miss
Morrison have an offer on their 1 ltr bottles of Three Barrels brandy until I believe the 6th March, the price is £16 which is crazy and a great deal. Selling along side is the 70 cl bottle for £17 so its worth a visit mind remember to drink wisely!
M&S £10 Dine In
Menu hasn't changed much but it's still a good buy, for some unknown reason I can't copy and paste the menu so please click the link below to see what's included. http://www.marksandspencer.com/s/food-and-wine/dine-in

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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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