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Asda delivery alcohol with security tags, struggling for refund
I had an Asda delivery 8 days ago, cost over £200. Amongst it was 6 bottles of alcohol, all in bag, which still had the security tags. My husband and I returned them to the delivery driver, as wehwe for years with Asda/Tesco/Sainsbury, with any items that are unsuitable. I have always received an email and refund promptly…
Cereals - Your Favourite Brands
Until recently, we were picky and would only eat Kellogg's or Nestle cereals. We recently tried some supermarket own brand "rice crispies" which were almost the same as the Kellogg's ones. The saving was quite big also! Do you have any particular brands or supermarket own brands you really like? There are some people at…
Lidl Weekend Offers from Friday 5 June
For Scotland
Click and collect
I had a Waitrose click and collect today, I assumed it would be pull up, open boot, they’d throw shopping in & I’d drive off, zero contact. i had to go into the store, customer services, they then directed me across the store to the cafe. The tables had been removed it it had been turned into a giant collection area. How…
Lidl Differential Pricing
I was aware of, for example, Tesco Metro and Tesco Express having different prices in different types of store but had not realised that Lidl did the same. It probably isn't for very many but the 100g Deluxe asparagus tips are one of the current Pick of the Week. The "national" price shown on the Lidl website is 69p but…
Best Value Fish Fingers?
Having made the mistake of buying Young's Omega 3 Fish Fingers for the last time, can you suggest which are good value, please?
Help please amending Asda online order to "no substitutes"
Can't get through to customer service and a search here hasn't found the answer so ...I've completed an order online then noticed on the confirmation email that I didn't disallow substitutes. Not surprising really, because I didn't notice an option to do that! Now I've completed the order, how do I amend it to "no…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 29 May
For Scotland
Why never any eggs in Morrisons deliveries?
Anybody know why Tesco always seem to have a choice of eggs available for home delivery but Morrisons haven't had any at all for the last month? Are they saving what they have to sell in the stores, or is this just a regional thing?
Will cancelling my food parcel also cancel my priority slots?
On the govement site if you want to cancel you are supposed to answer yes to the following question."Do you have have a way of getting essential supplies at the moment?". It is not clear what doing so would mean.. They might just take you off the supermarket priority slots list as well as cancel the parcel. which is not…
Tesco Clubcard vouchers expiring this month? You'll have an extra six months to use them - MSE News
Clubcard vouchers which are set to expire this month will now be valid until November due to the coronavirus situation – while customers who have converted vouchers into rewards already have been given more time to use their codes... Read the full story: 'Tesco Clubcard vouchers expiring this month? You'll have an extra…
Supermarket check-in app question
Simply this: Is it available for laptop/desktop, because I don't have access to a smartphone?
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 22 May
For Scotland
Waitrose Food Box
Waitrose has launched its own £25 food box (via the John Lewis website): https://www.johnlewis.com/waitrose-partners-food-box/p4999059 Apparently it's designed to feed one person for a week. You can order two at once, which gets you free delivery. They are obviously quite late to the party on this, but it looks much more…
Lidl Weekend offers for Friday 15 May
For Scotland

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NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
If you've got a Spotify Individual, Duo or Family account you'll see prices rise by up to £2 a month (equivalent to £24 a year) in a month's time, the music streaming service has announced.
Subway customer? You've got until 14 May to use your loyalty scheme points before shake-up – here's what's happening
If you're a Subway Rewards member, you have until the end of Tuesday 14 May to spend any points you've built up – or lose them entirely.
Nearly 850,000 people missed out on cheaper passports last year – here's how to cut costs and beat the upcoming price hikes
Nearly 850,000 people missed out on cheaper passports last year – and with fees rising by 7% this week, here's how to get a new passport for less.

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