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Costco fresh salmon fillet
Can anyone who has been to Costco recently tell me how much their fresh salmon fillet is per kg? I need to buy a large quantity shortly, and would like to cost it up.
Butter Sauce Sachets
Farmfoods used to sell these frozen sachets in a box of 4. They look like the cod in butter or parsley sauce meals, but without the fish. Has anyone seen them (or similar) while out shopping? I know there are a multitude of butter sauce recipes available, but they are great for the freezer for a quick butter chicken dish.…
Where can we buy CANS of Spatkling Water?
Hi all This question is not as daft as it seems. We live in Manchester near many Supermarkets yet we just cannot find cans of Sparkling Water AT A GOOD PRICE. Years ago Perrier sold cans of Water with a Lemon twist or a Lime twist. These were our favourites. However, they have since disappeared from the UK. We have looked…
Iceland special offers
Iceland are currently selling mature or extra mature cheese 450 trams at 2 for £3. They also have bacon and outdoor bred sausages at 2 packs for £3. Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 10 May: Iceland says the two for £3 offer on its own-brand sausages and bacon (norm £2 each) is currently expected to last until Wed 8…
Sainsbury 50p part baked jacket pots
Noticed them in my sainsburys local last night. Don't know what they are like but beats paying £2 for four (there are 4 of them) from McCain (which are seriously yummy) Know possibly the 'cheaper' way is to buy raw jacket pots and cook them but this is a wee luxury for me and I enjoy it Hope it helps someone E
Asda Home delivery
Has Asda changed it's minimum spend on home delivery from £25.00 to £40.00? Have home delivery every 2 weeks, always been £25.00 minimum spend, logged in tonight, says, minimum spend is £40.00:eek:
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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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