We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Praise, vent & warnings

Archives for February 2010

NHS. The Good, the Bad, and the Indifferent.
My family have had cause to rely heavily on the NHS in the last year, with varying levels of treatment quality. The calm voice of the Operator when my wife collapsed with chest pains. ...stay on the 'phone, is she breathing... good, help is on its way, unlock the front door, turn on an outside light, shut away any pets,…
XBOX 360 Elite from sainsburys HDMI cable missing
I ordered an Xbox 360 Elite from Sainsburys last week and finally picked it up from the delivery depot. I'd been sent an xbox with a standard def cable. Unfortunatley I didn't save the advert and whilst their advert now mentions the value of a HDMI cable it doesn't state its actually included. This offer it it doesn't…
Asda - grrrr!
We were due a food delivery on Friday - it didn't arrive because their computer system put the wrong postcode next to our address, no-one spotted the error, and the driver rang me who was 70 miles away, the order had been sent to the wrong depot. grrr. Then. I reordered, for delivery today, and it didn't turn up. Customer…
Your not supposed to read the small print? !!!!!!
Hi Guys, just needed to have a little rant about my lunch yesterday. Went to a local pub, dont think its a chain. But anyway ordered a Beer & burger for £4.99. When the order came, looked fine. Noticed coldslaw was missing, it was stated in the description includes chips & coldslaw. Called a lady over, explained about…
http://www.edhardys.uk.com/ .. any good??
Hello folks! My sister is after buying some stuff from this on-line store , I'm wondering is anyone here has any experience of this web-site? I can't help noticing they don't provide a phone number ... are they reliable? .. any stories to tell .. good or bad?? Thanks for any advice !!
Vistaprint scam. Advice needed
Hi, First time user here. My son has ordered some buiness cards without thinking from Vistaprint and they now seem to having money taken from his bank account without permission. He doesn't remmember signing up to any other service but is now getting very worried. Short of cancelling his bank card/account how can we stop…
double take studios
My heart was beating so fast today out of pure panic that i was going to be charged £125... I received a phone call yesterday to say a friend of mine had put my name down to receive a phone shoot for free, me and someone else. It all sounded too good to be true, so even though i was under pressure on the phone to book i…
I cannot believe is this 3 cunning plan
My friend can connect to other 3 network and other network phone customers without any problem and also he is able to receive call from others without any problem. But the number he often use is his wife cannot connect to his number and his wife also cannot connect to his phone. She is on 3Pay tariff. If he/she cannot call…
Confused!
I've just been trying to renew my house and contents insurance and have found out that when previously I had selected 'pre 1850' for the age of my home (as it was the only option available on line) , although built in approx 1650, that my insurance has probably been invalid for the last year! Take Care chaps!
Young Writers con
Having returned home from a weekend away, we were delighted and filled with pride on opening a letter informing us that recently our daughters school (named in the letter) had submitted some of their pupils work for the, Young Writers' Mini Sagas competition and that our clever daughter's story had been selected for…
SAFETY ALERT Crazy Cameras
This post is to warn people in the UK of the potentially dangerous electrical components supplied to me by the online trader CrazyCamera.Co.UK. If you have purchased any electrical equipment from this company which plugs into the United Kingdom 230V domestic electrical supply please read the following information very…
PC World and Epson SX115
Last month my old Epson printer went on the blink and I was advised that replacement would be better than repair. So I headed to PC World - where I found the SX115 All-in-One at £49.99 which I accepted as a matching replacement for my old machine. (As an aside, it isn't the best machine in the world, but it's fairly cheap,…
Percypigprotest
Please help with the plight of Percy Pig. See below email sent to Marks and Spencer PLC: Dear Product Manager, As a regular patron of Marks & Spencer PLC, I recently purchased a packet of Percy Pigs and Pals, for which I have a penchant. Predicting later pleasure with my pals, I was piling on the praise for your product to…
Praise for Kitchen Science
BRILLIANT SERVICE ! I ordered a tumble drier from this website ( after reading warnings on here about Boots Kitchen delivery problems ) when mine went on fire last week. They had the best price and free delivery if you can wait a couple of days.Also they take all the packing stuff away and phone to let you know they're on…
Warning girls pamper parties Little Divaz uk
This is my first post, I check this site all the time but now feel, I must share what has happened to me to save any parents going through the same. I booked a girls pamper party for my daughters 7th birthday through a company on the net with great reviews, I paid in full as she offered a 10% discount to pay in full…
Crystal Canvas - DO NOT ORDER FROM THEM
Hello all, Just a warning to never use the canvas photo company Crystal Canvas. They are registered as Maxtive Ltd and do not provide a telephone number. They rarely respond to emails and have ruined my relative's 40th birthday by delivering the canvas photo picture I ordered really late, despite promises on their website…
GNC and their prices - do your maths!!
I nipped into GNC yesterday to pick up some protein powder etc and noticed that they had tubs of 908g protein powder on offer at £12.49. Just above that were the moster drum 2608g for, wait for it, a whopping £54.99. So for those who arent that good at maths: 3 x 908g = 2724g = £37.47 OR 1 x 2608g = £54.99 So, you get 116g…
T in the park
Just a warning T in the park.net NOT OFFICIAL Don't do it Use T in the park.com Nearly got stung had to cancel card- doh! And again Doh! :(
Asda 50% price increase
Hi All After a hard weeks work I usually look forward to a nice glass of proper Cider Asda sells Westons Organic Cider in a box and it is lovely traditional style cider. Just over £6 for a 3L box Went in there today to get one and they have put the price up to over £9 I though it must be a mistake but I asked them to scan…
Vent :Bank call centre
I'm not having a go at individuals here, just the general principle. I was in a branch of B@rcl@ys withdrawing cash for the club I work in. It is all just weighed, including the notes. When I got to the pub and we checked it, it was short. In 5 years this has never happened before. I found a number for the bank and rang…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

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.

View All

Praise, vent & warnings

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Praise, vent & warnings

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free