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Lidl Super weekend 3rd & 4th June
Another one for folk to wine about talking about the Bordeaux for £3.29 from £4.29 Blossom clear Honey 250g 99p from £1.75 Milbona Creamy Yogurt 1kg 99p for £1.99 Simply sumptuous Museli 99p from £1.69 so wine and some nice breakfast foods is the theme.…
M&S £10 Dine In 24/5 to 30/5
Gastropub steak & Old Peculier ale pies Butter pastry with slow cooked beef and ale gravy Gastropub goat's cheese lattice en croute (V) Goat's cheese with caramelised red onion encased in puff pastry and topped with a crunchy pumpkin seed crumb Roasted vegetable lasagne (V) Italian free-range egg spinach pasta layered with…
Youngs cheese and leek fish bake WATFORD EXTRA
youngs/simply-bake-cod cheese-leek At a price of just 25P instead of around £2.50. In date till late 2018 In the freezer Isle. There were loads this morning :)
M&S £10 Grill Meal Deal 17-23May
Instead of the usual Dine In For Two this time it's a Main, 2 sides and wine/drink (no dessert) http://www.marksandspencer.com/s/food-and-wine/in-store-offers I wasn't impressed with the range on show in my local store and, as I always take the non-alcoholic alternative, I did not consider what was on offer good value.
McVities Jaffa cakes 40p
Waitrose have Jaffa Cakes on offer and you can also add them as one of your Pick Your Own 20%. A 12 pack costs 50p so choose them on PYO takes cost down to 40p. My husband loves these so I intend to buy lots with long use by dates, that'll keep him happy. Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 23 May: You can get a 12-pack…
Lidl Super weekend 27/28 May
Sausages are always a good buy - otherwise its more wine Cotes de Gascogne white wine 75cl £2.99 ( from 4.99 ) Syrah Grenache Rose 75cl £2.99 ( from 4.99 ) Charcoal 4kg £2.49 ( from 4.99 ) Deluxe Pork Sausage ( 6 pack 400g ) or Chipolatas ( 10 pack 375g ) 99p ( from 1.89 )
Aldo's Toothpaste........
........is no longer on the shelves in my local store and the staff don't know why. Do you?
Lidl Super weekend 20/21 May
Seems there is always going to be a bottle of wine in each weekend South African Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl £2.99 ( from £4.49) Milbona Emmental Cheese slices 350g 89p ( from £1.69 ) Lindhouse Fruit Blast Juice ( various flavours ) 6 * 250ml 69p ( from £1.19 ) Snaktastic Crisps Classic Variety 24 * 25g 99p ( from £1.92 ) F& V…
Aldi frozen luxury continental tart - serves 12, £1.49
Bought 3 of these large continental tarts for a function. SEL shows £2.99 but they're going through the till at £1.49. I bought the plum crumble one but they also had a sliced apple one - don't know if that is the reduced price or not. We love these and they're good hot or cold. They have smaller tarts year-round but I…
ALDI - Frozen Leg of Lamb - JUST £2.49/kg saving £3.40 - Was £5.89
ALDI OAKHURST - LEG of LAMB (frozen) Part or Whole legs Individually priced at £5.89 a kilo RED "discount" SEL stating reduction to £2.49/kg ... ... and it goes through the till at this. Best before dates of Dec 2018, Jan 2019, Feb 2019 (well that's what I bought) Some is NEW ZEALAND Lamb, some is AUSTRALIAN. BARGAIN :j…
Lidl Super weekend 13/14 May
More wine :) Chardonnay Veneto Bianco White 75cl £2.99 ( from £4.79) Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 75cl £2.99 ( from £4.79) Dulano Roast Ham Slices 150g 79p ( from £1.59) Firenze Chocolate & Vanilla Madeira Cake 600g 79p ( from £1.59)
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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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