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Archives for February 2019

Tesco "Rich Chocolate Gateau" £2
Bought in-store today for £2. Its in the freezers section. A whopping 1000g. Serves 12. Chocolate sponge layered with choc mousse and finished with mirror glaze and mixed chocolate decorations. Wasn't marked as a reduction but my guess is it was xmas stock so won't be around for long.
Carbolic Soap?
Anyone know where to get Carbolic Soap on the High St, i have seen the Wrights traditional soap which does not contain carbolic acid. I know it's on Ebazon but wanted to find an outlet in the street to save on postage!:mad:
Monthly Shopping vs Weekly
Hi all, Currently spending £30 - £35 a week on groceries for two adults, a baby and a cat. I research where everything is cheapest, meal plan etc and have been content that we are getting good value for money. However as my best deals involve shopping around from various shops (on foot with my baby in pram) and we live in…
Revlon colorsilk shampoo/conditioner £1.00
In £stretcher today. Shampoo or conditioner 250ml tube, £1.00 each . They come in different varieties to suit different hair colours.
Corner Shop scanning items twice - what can I do?
Hi everyone, So I always pop in to my local corner shop for last minute bits. I have noticed a few times that they have charged me extra which I put down to items being priced wrong or a charge for using my card. After I noticed this I started only using cash and making sure to check the price on the till as it went…
Lidl Weekend 2nd-3rd March
Scotland E&W Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 26 Feb: Lidl is offering up to 50% off on selected items this weekend – Sat 2 Mar and Sun 3 Mar, including England and Wales: - Premium cookies – 49p (norm 99p) - 100% organic, extra-virgin coconut oil - £1.19 (norm £1.99) - Back bacon, 2 x 250g - £1.29 (norm £2.59)…
Sainsbury's and Asda merger 'could push up prices' - MSE News
A merger between Sainsbury's and Asda could push up prices in stores and online, and lead to higher fuel costs at more than 100 locations, the competition watchdog has said...Read the full story: 'Sainsbury's and Asda merger 'could push up prices' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to…
Morrisons cheap veg
Today for 30p each there was a selection of fresh veg. 1kg baby potatoes, 500g carrots, 500g onions, 350g broccoli. There was no indication of start or end dates.
Sainsbury's Recent Price Increases
Hi everyone, recently noticed at Sainsbury's that most prices on most things have gone up by 10 - 15p. Have not noticed any other supermarkets doing the same tbh. Are they increasing their prices because of the financial year end and to give more money to their shareholders ? Tbh, I now find Sainsbury's more expensive than…
Cheaper than Guinness
My mum likes Guinness so I buy her about 50 tins when it's on offer but it's still expensive I'm wondering whether there are any cheaper milk stouts out there she could try. Even supermarket own brand
Lidl Weekend 23rd - 24th Feb
Scotland E&W, just different wine as usual NI Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 19 Feb: Lidl is offering up to 50% off on selected items this weekend – Sat 23 Feb and Sun 24 Feb, including: England and Wales: - 10 heavy-duty refuse sacks – 99p (norm £1.99) - Laundry gel - £1.29 (norm £1.99) - Sweet BBQ pork rib rack -…
Aldi adverts
Keep seeing those aldi adverts that say there cheaper than tesco but the tesco products they show are stuff like lurpack butter cathedral city cheese and the top branded items which will be more so why don't aldi compare cheaper items at tescos like own brands which is what I would buy
Latest Iceland offers
Buy any 2 pizza ristorante £2.50 each , and get free bottle of wine (Anakena sauvignon red or white)....so £5 total for the 3 items. Offer ends Sunday 17th Feb.....online it looks like the wine can be substituted by 360g Dairy Box chocs. Also, buy any 3 Uncle Ben's products (all priced at £1) + a wok for £5.
Asda substitution help (part of an offer)
Hi All, I've just received confirmation that tonight's delivery will have a substitution in it. Unfortunately it's part of their £15 Valentine's Meal Deal, and it's the main course. I am wondering if we say no to the substitution and they refund us, will they then charge us for the individual parts of the meal, or will…
Lakeland Sodastream Syrups
When branded cokes went up to £2 a bottle (and I have autistic kids that aren't fooled by pouring unbranded cola into branded bottles) I bought a soda stream. They both like the coke made from sodastream syrups. Obviously I only want to make cola drinks, so have to buy the syrups. I found my usual online retailers were…
Smashing. Kenco Millicano £2.50
Smashing. Kenco Millicano £2.50. My favourite barista instant, much nicer than Nescaf! Azera. just bought 12 tins pre brexit :D https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/286414502 Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 12 Feb: If you shop online or in-store at Tesco (find you nearest) you can get Kenco Millicano…
Lidl weekend 16/17 Feb
Will probably pickup up some Beer & Chorizo ( Anyone had the Monster Munch/Wotsits copy ? ) England & Wales Scotland Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 12 Feb: Lidl is offering up to 50% off on selected items this weekend – Sat 16 Feb and Sun 17 Feb, including: England and Wales: Cheese Puffs or Monster Claw multipack…
Good and Bad Buying at Lidl and Aldi (***Please don't expire***)
Hi All, This is the new Lidl and Aldi buying thread. Please report any good/bad deals, good/bad offers and good/bad products. I've broadened the scope slightly, so that discussion of customer service issues and experiences won't be off-topic. But please remember that the thread works best when it's the sum of our knowledge…

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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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