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Ocado - overcharging?
Hi Does anyone know why Ocado debit more than your total shopping amount? So last night I placed an order to be delivered the following day. There are no weighed items and only 4 items that are on offer (the offers are still live and show as a "-" on the receipt). My order total including delivery came to £120.86. However…
Are any of Aldi's yoghurts probiotic?
Aldi seem to sell lots of yogurts, but are any of them probiotic, that is includes a 'live and active cultures' seal?
How does Sainsbury's "pack without bags" work?
I know that with Amazon Fresh/Morrisons, the driver carries all your shopping to your front door in big brown bags. This minimises Covid-19 exposure risk to driver and customer as there's very little interaction. I'm about to do my first Sainsbury's home delivery shop but I'm concerned that it says it's packed without…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 5 Feb
For Scotland although I suspect it is nationwide.
Fixed charge for home shopping deliveries
I have done a little home deliveries and a lot of click and collect. I know some of the supermarkets have ceased the fixed annual deals, but for when things are more normal..... Are there any supermarkets that do an annual charge and then allow smaller deliveries without extra charges? I live alone & I get “hello fresh” &…
Lidl weekend offers for 29 Jan
For Scotland
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 22 Jan
For Scotland
Asda Delivery passes - unable to extend and Asda will not answer!
We are extremely clinically vulnerable and rely on our weekly shop from Asda. We currently have a good will pass which runs out on 31st January and a regular delivery slot. This cannot be extended and therefore we will loose our delivery slot at the end of January (as I cannot book slots in February and recurring slots…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 15 Jan
For Scotland
Difficulty getting delivery slots again
Monday had a delivery from Morrisons, which I had booked over Christmas. No subs. Monday booked a slot with Iceland for today and had one missing item abd quite a few offers. Tried to book an Ocado slot for next week, but despite being a delivery pass holder, not a slot to be had. Tried Waitrose and got a slot - feel…
Tesco home delivery known issue
It seems like any changes made yesterday evening to shopping arriving this morning have not been actioned. I don't know if it'll affect people all day, but they certainly know about it. Changes I made at 4pm went through fine, more at 10pm didn't. Thankfully I had the majority of my order, but when calling customer…
Lidl weekend offers for Friday 8 January
Not on website so copied from leaflet for Scotland
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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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