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Archives for October 2014

next ex display?
I'm after the Sonoma sofa and it's alot more than I'd like to pay.. We live in Telford and looks like our store doesn't sell their display items, they send them off somewhere? Manager was very cagey about it . Do any of you lovely people know where they sell the next furniture cheaper? Thank you
Is there a way to order from various supermarkets and have them delivered to you?
Is there a way to order from various supermarkets and have them delivered to you?
Amazon price difference refund
Item delivered yesterday has now gone down on Amazon, do they still offer the price difference refund? Can't find anything on site about it.
New Bed - Awkward Size?
Hi All, looking for some advice. Looking to buy a new divan bed, preferably with storage and a pocket sprung mattress. So, do my homework (or so I thought) and had almost decided on one from John Lewis only to discover the bed I'm replacing isn't a small double but one which measures W135cm x L 178cm :( I feel like a right…
amazon 3 - 5 delivery
If I place an order today (Friday) and it says 3 - 5 days delivery then what is the earliest I could expect it for? Let's say it counts friday because it is still only 12pm. Does it count the weekend too?
restus beds
hi looking for a double divan and interested in these 4 trouble is nobody stocks them near me any input welcome regarding comfort firmness etc worried about buying without trying thanks restus coral 2000 springs " " opal 1500 " " " " crystal 3000 " " " " savoy 1500 " "
Anyone know where I can buy 8ft trampoline cover not to expensive
Anyone know where I can buy a 8ft trampoline cover not to expensive please
Perfume samples
I'd like to treat myself to a new perfume this Christmas - what's the best way of trying out different scents? I find it really difficult to judge with the wall of testers in Boots. Do they still give out samples if you ask?
best bed linen
Hi can anyone help I would like to know where I can buy bed linen like you get in top hotels ,I understand the higher the thread count the better,but John Lewis etc only go up to 400 count and if spending alot of money would like to feel the quality first! Any ideas please?
Best for duvet and pillows Ikea or Dunelm Mill
We are going out later to get some new bedding. Pillows and duvet. Not sure exactly which type we want but out of the 2 stores which are close by Ikea and Dunelm ill I would like to know which would be an overall better quality buy ? Thanks.
truprint collage mug?
is anyone else having problems getting the collage mug offer shown on mse this week to actually work. spent an hour an total in total uploading photos then only to find that the discount would not go through. anyone with any tips?
Nespresso new machine with free coffee offer?
Hi, Considering buying a Nespresso machine and I have been told that they regularly do deals where you get £40/£50 of vouchers to spend on pods when you buy a machine. After googling I can't seem to find anything, does anyone in the know have any idea when these offers come out and where to find them? Don't know whether to…
Is there a way to get an automated list of the groceries you buy?
Assume you always buy groceries / stuff in the same place like Sainsbury's. You want to look at where your total spending goes to over a period of time. The old fashioned way would be to collect all receipts and collate the data to form some meaningful stats, i.e. total spend is some amount, of which X% is spent on…
Argos Osaka Furniture Range
We're looking for some new bedroom furniture and have looked online at the Osaka range from Argos. It's currently on offer for - supposedly - less than half price. We're reluctant to buy as you can't actually see the quality of the furniture from Argos until it's delivered (unless you can find the same in Homebase). Has…
Easy to use digital photo frame suggestions
I'd like to buy a digital photo frame for my Nan's Christmas present. It needs to be one that she can just turn on and it will start showing a slideshow of photos - no other buttons to press, or menu to navigate. Does one like this exist??? Thanks!
Children s wooden kitchen
Has anyone seen any good value wooden kitchens for sale only really wanted to spend 40 the adsa one is that price but out of stock thanks
buying furniture on line
Has anybody any knowledge of Fishpool, Frances Hunt, or mayfield furniture companys pleasw.
is this a good mattress offer ?
I have tried to find my recent post on buying a new mattress here using the search and my username but as usual it fails to bring anything up hence my new post. *MSE- please fix your search engine here as it hardly works. I am looking for a budget good double mattress and found this offer at Argos. Does it seem good for a…
Buying colouring books/crayons in bulk
I need to buy about 100 small (A5 or A6) colouring or activity books, plus 100 packs of basic crayons and/or pencils, for a church Christmas fundraising appeal. I can't find anyone on ebay or Amazon selling this sort of quantity and the smaller lots of 10 or 20 aren't especially good value. Please could anyone suggest any…
Storage Boxes with Lids
I am looking for half a dozen storage boxes with snap lock lids so that I can put stuff up into my attic, are there any good deals to be had at the moment? Ideal size would be about 45x35x25cms.

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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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