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Tesco finest fruit cake 3 for 2
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/274192778 I’m not a lover of marzipan and find icing too sweet but love these rich fruit cakes. They’re 800g and on offer 3 for 2 :j Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 11 Dec: Food retailer Tesco (find your nearest) is offering 3 for 2 on Tesco Finest Christmas treats. The…
Groceries with lowest minimum order?
Hello! Is there a grocery shop that has the lowest possible minimum order? Most supermarkets I checked out want you to order a minimum of £40 which is huge amount for 1 person household. Thanks!
Tesco groceries delivery to flats
Hi - does anyone know what is Tesco's official policy regarding groceries delivery to flats? I live on the 2nd floor and there is no lift in my building. I've always used Tesco for groceries and they have always brought it upstairs, I've never even had to ask. I pay a midweek delivery plan and I'm pretty sure one of the…
Checkoutsmart not working
Looking at their site for deals shows the items: https://www.checkoutsmart.com/deals If you log in all the items vanish, you get a clear screen with only "claim" button showing, if you click on that it doesn't show any items there either. Tried logging in over the last days, no difference. I get daily emails from…
Lidl Fruit and Veg 20th-26th Dec
Lidl Fruit and Veg 20th-26th Dec Carrots 1kg 29p Parsnips 500g 29p Brussels Sprouts 500g 29p Mini Roast Potatoes 1.5kg 29p
Lidl Super Weekend 15th-16th December
Scotland E&W Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 11 Dec: Lidl is offering up to 50% off selected items from Sat 15 Dec- Sun 19 Dec. England & Wales: Bacon Medallions, 250g - £1.09 (norm £1.89) Monetpulicano d’Abruzzo red wine, 75cl - £2.99 (norm £3.99) Kitchen towels, 4 rolls - 99p (norm £1.89) Heavy duty refuse sacks,…
ASDA taking extra £45 for items not delivered
I have started shopping with ASDA to save money but have found that they a strange system of charging you for everything you order, even if they don't have half of it when they deliver it. They didn't have £45 worth of items and charged me anyway and now I have to wait 5-7 working days for a refund. How is it legal to take…
M&S Dine in for £12 5th - 11th December
Dine In for £12 Choose a main, side, dessert and a bottle of wine, all for £12 https://www.marksandspencer.com/c/food-to-order/in-store-offers MAINS Our Best Ever steak pie Handcrafted with slow-cooked, tender British beef, traditional gravy and all-butter pastry Vegan butternut, almond and pecan nut roast (V) With red…
Ricicles!
Does anyone know how to make them or any way to get them cheaper than the out of date ones for £20 of Ebay. I have an elderly friend who really misses them and wanted to surprise her for Christmas. Iv'e contacted Kellogs with what I thought was a very convincing a sob-story but heard nothing - they probably think I'm just…
Can you buy no nut chocolate spread
My son has started on packed lunches. I make homemade banana pancakes for him. He doesnt like fruit. I want a chocolate spread to put on the pancakes that he is allowed at school. Nutella and other hazelnut chocolate spreads are banned at school.
Asda crimbo beef & lamb offer
As usual, Asda are doing their Christmas offer for beef and lamb. Asda butcher's selection large beef joint £4.97/kg Asda butcher's selection lamb leg bone in joint £5.97/kg.
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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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