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Archives for June 2016

Black Rice
Anybody here tried this? I'd never heard of black rice so when I came across a mention of it in a review of a rice cooker, thought I'd do a bit of Googling! Supposed to prevent all manner of awful diseases, be full of everything good and more or less promises everlasting life! I must try some:)
Strawberries & Cream on Sale @Tesco
Just went shopping on Tesco and found some offers look great. Tesco Strawberries 400G £2.00. Tesco Fresh British Double Cream 300Ml, any 2 for £1.50. Tesco Fresh British Single Cream 300Ml, any 2 for £1.50. Tesco Fresh British Extra Thick Double Cream 300Ml, any 2 for £1.50. Haagen-Dazs Strawberries And Cream Ice Cream…
M&S Outlet sweets and biscuits bargains
Popped into local M&S outlet today. They were selling packets of sweets and biscuits for 20p. Some had sell by dates of end of June but others were August and beyond. Also tins of Belgian biscuits for £2. Sales Assistant on checkout said they were no longer selling sweets and biscuits at checkouts.
similar to Approved foods
I came across this company which sells close to /out of date healthy foods. http://lovehealthhatewaste.com/
M&S £10 dine in
Mains Gastropub empire pie Rotisserie chicken Pork saltimbocca Louisiana BBQ chicken flatties Smokehouse beef rib Slow cooked duck Rosemary crusted seabass Salmon with soy and ginger Vegetable lasagne Lasagne al forno Gastropub chicken lattice Gastropub moussaka Gastropub steak & Old Peculier pie Gastropub chicken & ham…
Cadbury Dairy Milk 360g
Tesco currently have Cadbury Dairy Milk 360g on "offer" at £2.50 (down from £3.50), However my local store has it reduced to clear at £1.75 so if you're interested/looking for a present etc might be worth checking out.
Morrisons - Bottled Real Ales £1 per bottle
Hi In Morrisons last night I bought my husband the following real Ales for £1 per bottle. Speckled Hen, Spitfire, Guinness Dublin Porter, Hobgoblin Gold. I'm not sure how long this offer is on for. Cheers
Ainsley Harriott cous cous 1.5kg tub Iceland
Saw a large 1.5kg tub of Ainsley Harriott spice sensations cous cous in Iceland today. Works out a lot cheaper than the small packs (as long as you like the flavour!) £4.99 for a huge tub. This will make me lots of lunches, low syns on slimming world and veggie/vegan too. Nice with chopped peppers in and quorn/tofu or…
Coconut Oil!
i have recently started to get into all this healthy eating stuff and lots of the recipes I am making use coconut oil (I know there are mixed views on how healthy this actually is but it makes cakes taste good!) The problem is it costs a fortune for a small jar...any tips on where to get it cheap?
myWaitrose cardholders - 50% off Indian ready meals 10-12 June
I hope I'm posting this in the right place ... Half price Indian meals and sides (selected lines, but seems to be most of them) 10 - 12 June. MyWaitrose card required. Details here There was nothing about this in-store, so check your receipt. [STRIKE]In case anyone is wondering, this offer doesn't work in addition to Pick…
Sainsbury's new pitta bread range now contains sugar
Hi everyone, just to let you all know that Sainsbury's have recently changed supplier for their own brand of white, wholemeal and garlic pitta bread. However, the new pitta bread range is much worse than their original pitta bread range. The main reason why imho is that the pitta bread now contains sugar. Another thing…
Pepsi offer at Morrisons
Morrisons currently have 2l bottles of Pepsi (all variants) for 4 for £3 cheapest I've found for some time. Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 7 Jun: Euro 2016 kicks off this week so this offer could be ideal if you want to get some drinks and snacks in for the games. The offer ends on Sun 26 Jun and includes two-litre…
COOP. New livery !!
As the COOP has gone back to the old livery of the 70's in a slightly updated form,have their rewards card been updated from yellow to the bright turquoise blue? I have seen the new bags ,shop fronts being changed to the new blue but wandering whether the cards have been updates yet? Anyone got a picture to share of new…
Waitrose 25% off 3 bottles wine and champagne
Starting today, Waitrose have 25% off wine and champagne, when you buy 3 bottles or more. Offer ends 7th June.

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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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