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Archives for May 2016

MSE News: Sainsbury's £2.60 prosecco trick deal suddenly pulled
Sainsbury's appears to have outrageously reneged on its £2.60 prosecco trick, after sending a mass email to customers tonight who'd already taken up the offer, telling them they now won't get the deal if their fizz hasn't already arrived. Read the full story: 'Sainsbury's £2.60 prosecco trick deal suddenly pulled - your…
price of apples!
I've just paid £2.73 in the Co-Op for two apples ..and another £1.17 for a small cooking apple :eek: Is this normal? Perhaps the variety I bought are out of season. They weren't even organic or anything like that. I'm sure apples are not usually that pricey!
Why has Milk gone up so much lately?
Currently at Aldi a 4 pint of milk is 95p. At Tesco its £1. I can remember the price being as low as 75 - 79p last year when the farmers were moaning about it. Since then its on an upward spiral. But this http://dairy.ahdb.org.uk/market-information/milk-prices-contracts/farmgate-prices/eu-farmgate-milk-prices/#.V0mjL77zGUk…
Tinnned salmon
http://www.mysupermarket.co.uk/morrisons-price-comparison/Tinned_Fish/John_West_Wild_Pink_Salmon_213g.html
Pork Shoulder at 1.99 kg at Asda
As title says Asda have Pork Shoulder at only 1.99 a kg cheapest I have seen for a while. Its quite lean too.
LURPAK SPREADABLE 500g 2 for £2.70
Waitrose offers at moment have Lurpak Spreadable, 2 for £4, but this is also on Pick Your Own with an additional 20% off, making it £2.70 (Discount is applied to full price per item of £3.25).
Cheap wholefoods and muesli??
Hi all! - Anyone know where the best place to buy cheap muesli is? - looking for 5kg (ish) size packs online. Happy to mix it myself.
Grocery shopping delivered to France
I would like a grocery delivery to be made to France for dietary reasons whilst I visit my Father. I have found lots of companies that will do it for 20% of the shopping bill. Anyone know any cheaper ones?
Apple cider in small bottles or cans under 400ml
This is for my grandmother, who is in her late 80s. Likes to have the odd cider at home. - once a week. I can't find any small bottles or cans of cider, like you do with beer. Want something like the Kopperberg 10 can pack, but don't do the apple one. She doesn't like the fruit ones. Don't suggest a screwcap large bottle…
Waitrose Gift
Wow I know you should never look a gift horse...etc. But doing a shop in my local Waitrose at the check out I was asked if I wanted a free conference pear, now I know they have their free coffee daily, but this is the first time I have been offered a piece of fruit. In any event if the idea was to encourage me to buy pears…
Tesco "Perfectly Imperfect" UK Strawberries 227g 75p.
As above, spotted today in Tesco: "Perfectly Imperfect" fresh UK strawberries (mine were Kent) 227g for 75p. Nothing at all "wrong" with them - they seem to be just not-quite-perfect shape-wise; I can assure you that they taste delicious. :D
McCoys Crisp 6 pack back to £1 at TESCOS
McCoys Crisp x6 back to £1 at TESCOS maybe until 7th June Thankyou everybody
M&S £10 Dine in
If choosing the chicken remember to pick the highest priced one. Mains Ready to roast Turkey* Rotisserie Chicken Hunters Chicken Ragin Cajun Chicken Escalopes Pork Medallions Paprika Pork Steaks* Gastropub Chicken Lattice Gastropub Moussaka Gastropub Steak & Old Peculier Ale Pie Lasagne al Forno* Gastropub Goats Cheese…
Have You Ever Managed to Get a B&M 10p Bargain?
I quite often see promotions where B&M and have dropped the prices of certain food items to 10p, however when I get there they have normally always gone. I did manage to a get a battered can of soup once though. Have you managed to get any B&M 10p bargains, and do you have to go first thing in morning, before they all…
iceland joining the only sell high stock items online
It didnt last long, iceland started deliveries in my area 3 months ago. for about a month everything on the website could be ordered. Then things started changing to "no longer available", I observed everything with that status once it shows that has not switched back. I contacted iceland who to be fair have been honest…
myWaitrose cardholders 25% off their 1 range
from 18th May to 14th June myWaitrose cardholders will get 25% off their "Very best of Waitrose - Waitrose 1" range (includes promotions and special offers) Could work quite nicely with PYO 20% off picks to give a really nice discount - off to check my PYO offers ;)
Ben & Jerry's Only £2 at Morrison's
Most Ben & Jerry flavours are on offer at £2.50 this week, but if you like the Greek Yogurt Style Vanilla with Honey you can buy it for only £2. Found this out by accident. This is my favourite Ben & Jerry's flavour, and it was the only one that had no price label in the freezer. I was worried that it might not be in the…
Free wok with Uncle Ben's products at Iceland
While stocks last, you can pick up a free wok in Iceland when you buy 3 Uncle Ben's products. Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 17 May: Iceland has told us this promotion will last until stock runs out and is available in store and online, subject to availability. You’ll find the ‘free’ wok displayed in stores on the…
Beef Mince
In Iceland, 11th to 17th May. £1 per 500grams. High fat content, ideal for grilling. Courtesy HUKD http://groceries.iceland.co.uk/the-butchers-market-british-beef-mince-typically-23-fat-500g/p/59044
morrisons ice cream
the 900ml tubs of morrisons ice cream are on offer for £1.00 until 22/5.. lots of different flavours e.g. double choc,butterscotch and vanilla:cool: Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 10 May: You can get Morrisons’ 900ml ice cream tubs for £1 (norm £2) until Sun 22 May in store and online. The flavours on offer include…

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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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