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Archives for August 2020

Smartlist App
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.reliveit.SmartListCo Billed as a replacement for mysupermarket. Installed on phone and signed in but it then asks you to sign in to one of the 7 supermarkets with your account details. App closed and uninstalled.
ASDA delivery price hike
Got a message from ASDA today that delivery charges are going up to £6.50. I thought TESCO was bad enough increasing their charges to £4.50 a pop, but Asda charges are outrageous.
Sanex downsize
Hi everyone, has anyone else noted what the folks at Sanex towers have done. Look at the photo of two identically sized bottles, now look closer. One bottle contains 500ml, the other 450ml ( PLASTIC WASTE?). Any price reduction? Nah! Slight of hand and, hey presto! Sanex users are all worse off.
Royal Icing shortage?
I know not so long back there were shortages of many cake making/decorating supplies at the main supermarkets. This seems to have sorted itself out now - I can get most things (although cheap flour is still a little difficult!) However I just can't find any Royal Icing sugar (the stuff that has dried egg white in it…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 4 September
For Scotland
Tesco brands
Does anyone know what the Tesco cheap brands are on there groceries? Thanks
Waitrose food box half price
Bargain food box on John Lewis site £12.50 https://www.johnlewis.com/waitrose-partners-food-box/p4999059#product I realise this should be posted on another thread but more people look here. Sorry.
Tesco Clubcard App not updating?
Has anyone else notice their Clubcard app has stopped showing new activity since the end of last month? I'm using the iPhone app, and the main Points screen shows the three most recent transactions, but when I tap on "View more" there's nothing new since 27th July showing. The Clubcard web site shows the full history. The…
Amazon Prime Now
Has anyone used prime now what are thoughts ? Free delivery over £40 if you are a prime member and delivered in a 2 hr time slot Food is from Morrisons but not the full list that is on morrisons website and also notice you dont get all the offers that you would get on morrisons website or in store Still cant work out how…
Lidl weekend offers 28 August
For Scotland
From 31st Heroes, Roses, Celebrations & Quality Street £3.50 @ Tesco
Instore and online, valid until the 8th September. Celebrations https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/300917389 Heroes https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/302307699 Roses https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/302294448 Quality Street https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/304570118
The perfect substitution?
I ordered ASDA 15 Mixed Weight Free Range Eggs 15pk. This was substituted for ASDA 15 Mixed Weight Free Range Eggs 15pk. My question is, as the ASDA 15 Mixed Weight Free Range Eggs 15pk I ordered wasn't on the shelf when my order was picked, then where did the order picker get the ASDA 15 Mixed Weight Free Range Eggs 15pk…
Problems with Iceland
6 weeks ago I was offered a VIP position for delivery slots because of shielding.That worked fine for 6 deliveries but then I upgraded my talk talk to faster fibre which required a new modum The modum arrived and was installed by me, since then I can't get my VIP delivery slot even though Iceland say that I should and seem…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 21 August
For Scotland
Sainsburys Smart Shop app double (or triple) charging?
I've been using Sainsburys Smart Shop app on my mobile since the beginning of lockdown but a month or so ago I noticed a glitch where some items were charged twice or even three times although I'd only scanned them once. I'm tech savvy, use apps a lot and know that I'm not scanning the items 2 or 3 times (which is hard to…
EXCITING TIME coming very soon for online grocery shoppers !
On 1 September, England's best online grocer (OCADO) joins forces with M&S ( arguably the best and certainly the longest-serving quality food retailer ). It is a wonderful venture. Ocado, voted Best Online Grocer for the past few years, sells all manufacturers' products and its own-brand delicious goodies. M&S are better…
Need new online shopping provider
Hi We have just moved house and can no longer use our go to provider which was Morrison’s. I wouldn’t mind going to Ocado for a bit if there is a good sign up offer. They tend to have paper copy leaflets knocking around with 12 months smart pass and a good whack off your first few shops. Not seen them for a while though…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 14 August
For Scotland
Delivery pass question
Hi all, So we are looking to get a delivery pass for mr M. We shop regularly enough with them that it will definitely save us money. We were just wondering that if we bought it today, would it apply to deliveries we have already booked or only to ones we book after we have bought the pass?
Hellmann's Mayonnaise - do the glass jars normally have a plastic seal around the lid?
I've not bought Hellmann's mayo for well over a year but recently had a hankering for some and bought a couple of 400g jars as part of my weekly Sainsburys shop.However, neither jar has a plastic seal around the lid. I was sure that they used to have a plastic seal. Has this been discontinued as part of a cost cutting…

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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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