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Archives for February 2009

Asda Home Shopping Overcharged
Hi I ordered my Asda Home Shopping last week. See below Asda Shopping List ASDA Australian cabernet shiraz 75CL2..........................£7.26 ASDA Australian merlot red 75CL2.................................£7.26 Golden Wonder cheese and onion - 6x23g2.....................£2.10 Golden Wonder ready salted -…
Specsdot.com
Can anyone give me alternative contact details for specsdot.com I bought a pair of glasses from them and am having some issues withthem, but they are no longer responding to my emails? There is a phone number on the site, but it just goes through to a fax machine - I have even sent a fax without any luck. The details I…
myepets.com beware!! my e pet
Tonight my daughter has purchased a "my e pet" from our local Tesco stores, this was part of a large display of the pets with a special half price offer, making them £5.00. Imagine her disappointment when trying to register the pet to discover that the website for it is no longer available. Thinking that it may just be my…
replacement sodastream cartridges
Take care when buying replacement gas cylinders for sodastreams - they may be empties that have been put back into stock by mistake. I took my empty cylinder back to Tesco last week and picked up a replacement from the shelf (it's 60% cheaper to buy refills) but when I got home it turned out to be another empty one. I…
Wrongly Accused Shoplifting In Tesco - Help
Hi, any advice would be appretiated... Today at 11am i went to purchase some magazines from Tesco - i paid, and then thought i would like to go and look at some yougurts. So i toddled off and at the yougurt isle the mags were getting heavy and starining the cheap t plastic bag' so i put them in my rucksack. Anyhow out of…
Bambino Direct - Price Match (when it suits)
I ordered and paid for a cot from Bambino Direct and minutes later received a link from a friend saying they'd found it quite a bit cheaper elsewhere. I immediately emailed them to enquire about their Price Match Promise, and would have cancelled the order had they not been able to match it. To date I still have not…
Blockbuster DVD rental "stuck"
Anyone experienced anything like the following? I'm on Blockbuster's 3-disc-at-a-time package, and have been for about 18 months. At first the turnaround was lightning fast (especially compared to the provider it replaced). It has slowed down a bit generally over time, and Christmas was quite poor, but on the whole I still…
Blockbuster DVD rental "stuck"
Ignore. Duplicate message - seems to have appeared twice because I posted it from a timed-out login.
Sky +HD for £49 - umm no its not available
Living in an extended household, my sister in law brought sky with her when the family moved together to the "new" house. Naturally she lives in her part of the house and we live in the rest of the house. My sister in law agreed that we could enjoy the service so we ordered sky multiroom. My sister in law loves her sports…
no parcel - but royal mailsay it was delivered
Hi We purchased an item from ebay, we contacted the seller when we had not received the item, he has been in touch with Royal Mail, they have supplied him with a signature and a typed name, we have explained that the signature is nothing like ours, and when you have something delivered by the postman the tracker code is…
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Just trying to find out how things work!
etyres.co.uk
Just had two tyres fitted to my car by them great service, polite, cheap and they even torque the wheel nuts. I have never seen anyone else do this apart from on my wagon and They come to YOU!!:T
Salton Europe (Russell Hobbs)
:T I returned my kettle to them friday 13th february as it was faulty. I had no other option as it was purchased from Woolworths the kettle was part of a set. On friday last week I recieved a brand new set!!! All within a week and they kept me fully informed of the assessment!!! I am delighted!! WELL DONE "SALTON EUROPE"…
Banging my head against a brick wall with Abbey Bank! Warning V Long
I am soooo cross and frustrated! :mad: Basically a long story cut short... I separated from my husband and moved house. Went in to my local Abbey branch to change my details approx a year ago. But they couldn't do it because i had reverted to my maiden name and had nothing in my married name to prove my new address, eg…
Dodgy Dolce Gusto machine
I bought a Dolce Gusto machine from Additions Direct last month, it makes the most wonderful coffee.. WHEN IT WORKS :mad: So basically it often just doesn't work, the coffee doesn't filter through, I'm not very technical but as far as I'm concerned it isn't doing what it's supposed to! I sent an email to Nescafe over two…
Tesco-(non) Direct
Laughable, ordered something from Tesco-direct (pair of cushions only sold in a twin pack) not the biggest of sales with a total cost of £12.87, 2 days later receive a parcel from them...........one cushion............went online checked e-mails, had one e-mail saying parcel had been delivered, one saying 1 parcel in…
Berkeley Financial Ltd, Richard Fox :: SCAM ::
BERKELEY FINANCIAL Ltd company number: 04026392 registered address: 118 Judd Street London WC1H 9DQ https://www.bflimited.com Trying to sell shares in: FALCON OIL https://www.falconoilmanagement.com https://www.falconoilgroup.com USA Office 4514 Cole Ave Suite 60 - office 4 Dallas, Texas 75205 +1-866-570-8611…
Never Buy Flowers From Bloomindelightful.com
Guys just don't do it - my flowers for Valentines STILL haven't arrived, i've since been sent a dead bunch and no sign of a refund. Stay clear of them!! www.bloomindelightful.com = rubbish!!
Boxtree gallery
hi, I don't give praise often enough on this site, but have just this weekend placed an order with http://boxtreegallery.co.uk/ and emailed them as I wanted the item sent on as a gift. Got very quick response asking me if I'd also like to put a message with the gift, very speedy and efficient. :j Great customer service:T…
builders offer to build injured soldiers house for free!
http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/4144513.Builders_offer_to_work_on_soldier_s_house_for_free/

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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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