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Archives for June 2020

The Marmite Situation
I heard there are Marmite supply problems. Have you noticed the presence or absence of said yeast-extract based spreads in your supermarket please? There's none in my only local supermarket (M&S). Thanks.
Morrisons click and collect weird response from company...
I like our Morrisons in Reading and normally shop personally, so decided to try click and collect when it was started at the store. Im not bad at the computer savvy stuff, but after an hour I just couldnt work out where it was online - I could only see home deliveries. Next time I was in store (and they were helpful) some…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 3 July
For Scotland
Fruit and Veg Freshness
Anyone else finding that fruit and veg bought at the supermarket is going off very quickly once home? Despite buying fresh food with extended dates, we have found some food has turned very quickly, before the best before date, particularly berries and broccoli. I was wondering if it's because there is a shortage of…
Is the real reason for the change because it tastes nowt like butter?
Surely nobody needs reminding what to use butter or margarine for. Is the real reason for the change because it tastes nowt like butter? I do remember when Stork why through the same process of claiming it TASTES LIKE BUTTER through to selling it as a cooking margarine (not fit to eat)…
Where are the Arrowroot Biscuits?
I know it's not huge in the great as chrome of things at the moment but an elderly friend who has being isolati g for the past 12 wks +. Both her and her older sister have been trying to get Arrowroot Biscuits... We have been from shop to shop.... And looked online.. With everyone she knows looking out for them... Even…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 26 June
For Scotland
Letterbox Confectionery inc Rooster's Brewing Co. Beer Fudge Reduced to £10
One-off box of treats including: Rooster's Brewing Co. Beer Fudge, Roasted Peanut Brittle, Gold Shimmer Salted Caramel Fudge. Can be sent as a gift with a personalised, hand written note. https://www.areyoustirrd.co.uk/product-page/1-box
Outrages price increase of 96% at ASDA
Causeway Irish Cream was £3.95 NOW £7.75
If there anyway to monitor specific Tesco groceries so I get a notification when the price is on off
If there anyway to monitor specific Tesco groceries so I get a notification when the price is on offer?
Will the coronavirus change the way you food shop, for good ?
Before coronavirus, I used a variety of shops and delivery services including Abel & Cole, ASDA, Iceland, Lidl, Morrisons, Ocado and Sainsbury's. The two I used the most (both since 2012) were Abel & Cole and Ocado and they let me down the most. My regular order for milk and eggs disappeared completely from Abel & Cole on…
False weight costs in Morrisons
Hi all, I often use the price per weight/volume on price labels in supermarkets to see the actual cost of something compared to a different size package, as I assume alot of you may do. But today I saw that the price on a label was very wrong and misleading. It was for a 6pack of full fat Coke cans which was shown at a…
Lidl weekend offers from Friday 19 June
For Scotland
Knorr stock cubes
Hi, I have just been in contact with Knorr. They have discontinued Pork stock cubes!
Alive fish in Scotland - why is it so hard to come by?
Hello, I was wondering why I am having such a hard time finding alive fish in Scottish fishmonger shops. I don't know if it's any different in Wales, England and Ireland, since my fish buying experience is limited to Scotland (I'm an Italian living in Scotland, it's been 10 years now), but my own experience is such that…
Morrisons - Blue Light Card
Hi all My partner visited a Morrisons local supermarket 2 days ago, and when she got to a checkout, she showed her Blue Light Card. The manager was called over and according to her, apparently Morrisons are no longer accepting them. Is this correct? Thanks
Tesco Click and collect this evening
New to Tesco click and collect...have used Sainsbury recently but after last weeks chaos(store temp closed and 3 trips before finally got to collect) thought try Tesco. At present Sains have been packing groceries in bags but only during Covid, are Tesco doing this at present too. If not will have to dig out baskets and…
Lidl weekend offers fro Friday 12 June
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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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