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Archives for August 2019

Are Tesco going to remove their closed counters?
I was in a Tesco the other day using my money off coupon. This store has closed its deli, fish and meat counters for good and they are still there. Though the hot chicken counter is there. It looks dreadful and sad that the empty counters are still in place. Does anyone know what are they going to do with the area? Extend…
Supermarket online shopping
I've used Tesco online for my groceries for years and,although prices have recently increased and choice massively decreased,was prepared to continue.The final straw,small though it is,has been the stopping of carrier bags.Everything is now jumbled into the crates and has to be individually lifted out and transferred to my…
Aldi kids' blueberry pack with refillable pot - £2.95
Just seen that Aldi is launching child-friendly blueberry packs this Thursday (29th Aug) in time for the new school term. It's £2.95 for 400g, which includes a refillable pot designed for kids' lunch boxes. Does your child like blueberries? Would you make good use of the refillable pot? :money:
Thoughts on Lidl?
I have been shopping at Tesco for the past few years but recently I have been trying to save money and decided that I would switch supermarket to save a bit more money each month. I have seen that Lidl is the cheapest supermarket and I was wondering if anyone has any experience shopping there? I've heard the quality isn't…
Organic meat
With a great deal of respect to my local butchers shops, (places I would prefer to buy beef chicken etc) how do I know if the beef, for example, is organic grass fed and 'local' with high welfare standards - they all say it is but one in particular always seems a bit 'dodgy', at least in the supermarket the packaging has…
Have you tried a good Cointreau substitute?
We're having friends round this weekend and I want to try a very simple pud (I'm not much of a cook) but it needs Cointreau - not only is the cheapest I can find £15.00 for the bottle, I know that the rest of it will just sit in a cupboard for months (until Christmas at least). Had anyone found a cheaper version that is…
Lidl weekend 31 Aug/1 Sep
E&W
Waitrose Dinner for 2 with either wine, beer or chocolates - £12
Waitrose dinner for 2 available between 21st and 27th August £12 Link Choose 1 starter or dessert, 1 main course, 2 side dishes and either wine, beer or chocolates
Morrisons online
Hi, Morrisons have changed their website. Does anyone know where to find the offers now please. I can't find them at all. Thank you
Tesco drops price of Quality Street, Celebrations and more with many shoppers stocking up for Christ
Tesco drops price of Quality Street, Celebrations and more with many shoppers stocking up for Christmas. https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/tesco-drops-price-quality-street-16765168
Lidl 24/25 August
E&W Long time since the crisps where last on the weekend offer - 4p per packet
Shopping Bags - How've you replaced yours?
Did an online shop at Asda to collect yesterday. They used to offer plastic bags at 40p. Now they don't. I reuse plastic bags in bins around the house (bathrooms, bedrooms) so feel no guilt in having my shopping put in bags. I saw on a programme that they're more environmentally friendly than bag for life types if you…
Baylis & Harding 500ml soap
Waitrose have all varieties of the 500ml Baylis & Harding liquid soap for just £1.33.
33% major discount in Ocado, Healthy Kids Snacks
Ocado is running a major 33% deep discount on a kids snack range called ChewyMoonn, they are a subscription-based business that has just started selling on Ocado. Health clean snacks for kids aged between 3-10. Get them before they go fast. Search ChewyMoon on Ocado.
Lidl weekend offers 17/18 Aug
Scotland Only 3 offers this week Warren & Sons Chicken Breast Slices 180g - £1.39 Alesto Pecan Nuts 200g - £1.49 French Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £4.39 Different wine in England & Wales Chilean Pedro Jimenez 75cl - £3.19
6 bottles of Old Mout Cider for 40p (normally £10) from One Stop
Old Mout Cider at One Stop is £2.37 a bottle. If you get the Checkout Smart app you can claim back £1.60 per bottle. However One Stop are also doing a 3 for £5 promo and you can claim 3 times on Checkout Smart for two flavours. Total spend at One Stop is £10, Claim -£9.60 back from Checkout Smart. Remember to ask One Stop…
Tesco doughnuts, no shelf life date
Bags of jam doughnuts with sugar coating from tesco in town display a date, use, sell by. From our local tesco express, similar item is icing sugar coated and NO date on ticket. So you have no idea how long they've been on the shelf.
Lidl weekend offers 10/11 August
Scotland W5 Kitchen & Bathroom Plughole Un-blocker 500m - 99p Purio Heavy Duty 120L Refuse Sacks 10 pack - 99p Braemoor Chicken Breast Joint 560g - £1.69 Aberdoyle Scottish Medium Mature Cheddar Cheese 400g - 99p French Macon-Villages 75cl - £4.89

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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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