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Archives for November 2015

Pensioners Furniture con - Bespoke Healthcare Products
I've been working abroad and on returning I find my elderly mother has bought a bed and chair from a company who presented at her sheltered housing development. She told me she paid £3,000 but looking at the invoice she's actually been charged at £5,500. She can't sleep in the bed as it cripples her back. Cleverly the…
Aviva - Praise
I have previously posted about Aviva on this website when I had problems with them. To be fair, they very quickly resolved the issue after I was contacted by the Aviva Forum rep. I've just bought a new car and am picking it up on Wednesday. I got a quote from Aviva and it was an additional £30 odd more than my existing…
yodel parcel delivery
They left a parcel on my doorstep the other day. It could have easily been stolen. Don't they realise this, what if people are out for the day or away on holiday. Its crazy? Why do they do this?
Warren James Online Orders
My wife ordered some jewelry from Warren James online but they debited our account twice for the same amounts. We contacted a few branches just to be told that they were not ALLOWED to give their head office number out to members of the public!!!! What sort of company that does not allow customers talk to their head…
NHS - Time to privatise?
After this weekend I'd say its time to scrap it and start again. Seems to be populated with too many people who dont give a monkeys and there is zero accountability. Dad had cateract operation last week. Hes got sight in just one eye. They operated on the other. 10am on Friday they sent him home. Blind. Hes 81 and lives…
Council costs for dropped kerb
I applied for a dropped kerb from the council and paid my £77.00. I've just received a partial quote of £2600 for BT to reinforce the part that houses a BT box on the ground (don't know what it's called). I still haven't received the quote for dropped kerb but imagine it will be £1000. So £3600 or more. Can I challenge…
Security Grills vs Security alarms
Hi , I am planning to install security grills for my new house as there was a burglary few houses away from my house. I started to panic and is looking for a solution. I could understand that one of the way to to get away with this is either going for a security alarm or security grills ( burglary grills) . With security…
Dyson - PRAISE
My Dyson's DC24 upright brush-bar stopped working this week. Discovered the motor on brush-bar had worn out and getting prepared to pay for replacement when my sister reminded me that parts were guaranteed for 5 years. I bought Dyson back in 2011. Thankfully, had registered Dyson when I bought it and had all the details.…
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all sorted, thanks to those who tried to help
Praise Easyjet, lowcostholidays, hoppa.com & Luton parking
Just like to say thanks to these companies in refunding our money so quickly after Sharm el Sheikh flights were cancelled. We always book all elements of our holidays ourselves and on the evening of Mon 23.11.15, we had an email from Easyjet to let us know they were suspending flights to Sharm until 6th Jan. We asked for a…
taxi
Just looking for opinions on this.Paid in advance for a taxi.Taxi firm knew exactly where i was going.Agreed to take me door to door(A to B) .At no point did the taxi firm tell me that they could'nt take me all the way to (B) even though they knew there was some roadworks and christmas markets etc so it is very busy. When…
Black Friday
Load of bullsh!t. Take last year for example, ASDA selling cheapo Polaroid and Luxor TVs that had been shipped in especially for Black Friday. Where were the discounts on the LGs and the Samsungs? Thats right... there wasn't any discounts!
Next - Women's boots recall
For more information and pictures of the affected boots, check Next Boots Recall NEXT are currently recalling 4 boots for women due to an issue with the heel. This issue can cause a person to slip or trip. The boots affected are: Tan Western (795923) Black Western Boots (123821) Women’s Ankle Point Boot (136978) Long Point…
Matalan Product Recall: 3 WICK MERCURY EFFECT CANDLE
Matalan is recalling its 3 WICK MERCURY EFFECT CANDLE with the following codes: M691214 – SILVER M691215 – RED M691216 - GOLD Further details: Matalan Candle Recall Matalan states:
emaelectronics.com - Fraud! Avoid!
emaelectronics.com I know this company was reported earlier, but I want to share with you my story: 1. They offer just slightly cheaper price than other companies 2. It is not possible to phone them up 3. You will never receive any kind of confirmation email at all 4. They were advertised on on of these websites, e.g.…
Cancelling Sky TV - surprisingly easy!
Decided i don't watch enough tv to justify having Sky, have heard horror stories about the 'hard-sell' when trying to cancel so was all prepared to get annoyed but it went really easily... Called the number, couple of quick automatic questions to ask what i wanted to do, straight through to an advisor who confirmed i…
The cost of 'digital copy' games!
I love new technology when it makes my life easier, and being a little lazy after a hard days work i like nothing more than to curl up in front of my TV and watch a movie from my home system - just fire up the Apple TV, scroll through a list of movies and choose what i want without ever having to get up. Remember the bad…
Beware of EMAELECTRONICS
Watch out everybody. I was looking for anew laptop and found the best deal through the google search - one of the sponsored links - emaelectronics.com - the website looks very convincing , wide range of electronics, white goods etc..massive selection and fantastic prices. Allegedly based in Hampshire, free delivery and…
The GROUPON DECEPTION OF 2015
Groupon are now accepting any ads even if deceptive or outright lies. It used to be a place to offer genuine bargains but now, practically everything sold on GROUPON can be found elsewhere cheaper. For example - Ladies Wedge Boots at £34.95 - quoted in description REDUCES FROM £150 prices from Redfoot but on Redfoot these…
Praise - Hellermans.co.uk/Hellermans.com
Just for once, some praise being posted by me on this board (I'm usually a moaning, complaining old git). I ordered some stationery items from Hellermans on Wednesday night and it arrived safely today :money: They're a British company based in Sunbury-on-Thames, and have been going for 65 years.

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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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