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Archives for December 2015

Vent-BBC news alerts
My Android device has the BBC news app on it and sounds news alerts when 'important' news breaks. Well that's what is supposed to happen. However, These so-called news alerts are sounding constantly with the most mundane non-stories. I heard an alert sound this morning, logged into my tablet, and the so-called important…
Currys PC World - praise
I reserved a Shark Rocket HV320UK upright bagless vacuum cleaner yesterday via Click and Collect on the Currys PC World website. The item was on sale for £179.99 but according to the website, a further 10% discount was available until Monday by quoting a specified promotional code at the point of payment. I would like to…
fuming!!!
Bought a very expensive American fridge freezer with all the bells and whistles. 48 hours after fitting it the wife manages to put a deep 5 inch scratch on the front.
John Lewis - Praise
Bought an Apple Watch from John Lewis yesterday in store (yes, I know version 2 will be out soon...) so I could get the two year guarantee. Checking their site today they are running a promotion on the watches with £50 off until the end of the year - was not happy. Was considering ordering another and returning the first,…
Brand new washer dryer leaked once and hasnt done it since
As the title says, we purchased a brand new indesit washer dryer and had it delivered yesterday. We ran the auto clean cycle as per instructions and ran the first wash and dry cycle. All went well. Loaded up another load and come back to find its leaked from the door. Confusing. We've ran it again today with a bowl…
Epic fail by Hermes
After our daughter ordering from Asos she tried twice since December 5 to send items back without any collection. Unknowingly I used a site to book their service for return of a faulty item. When they failed to collect last night I phoned them and the agent to her credit arranged for the driver to come immediately she said…
ParcelForce
I am really annoyed. I ordered some trainers (as a gift). Early this morning I got a text from PF to say that it would be delivered today but nothing although I have been here all day. There is no chance I could have missed them. I just tracked my parcel and it says that addressee has been advised to collect from Post…
IMPORTANT - EE has now recalled ALL power bars.
Hi all, I've just had a text from EE - "UPDATED SAFETY ISSUE - in rare cases EE power bars have been overheating. We are asking customers to stop using ALL pwer bars and return them to local EE stores. Find out more at http://discover.ee.co.uk/DSuv1Myw When you return the power bar, eligible customers will be given a £20…
Taxi and Bus Fares
In April 2012 diesel was costing up to £1.48 a litre. It is now about £1.04 per litre. How come these fares have not dropped ?
Sears.com - exchange rate rip-off
Just a warning that Sears.com will rip you off. They use an exchange rate of £1 = $1.1 for orders sent to the UK. So if you buy something that they sell to US customers for $110, they will charge you £100, whereas the true value is only £73.12. Also you will be charged tax on the inflated value, plus a £2 admin fee if you…
ITV breaks watershed rules
Did anyone else notice the advert for VAPING - Yesterday afternoon at 5pm just before the CHASE - ie When kids are watching. This clearly breaks watershed rules - which were set at 9pm for vaping, last year ....
Victoria Plum warning!
This is a vent and warning. :mad: :mad: Ordered over 800 quids worth of bathroom on 19th October (cc charged that day ) 10 working day delivery promised, despite many calls emails etc, nothing by 20th Nov. Stupidly I accepted a 're order' nothing by 4th Dec:mad:, asked for refund, they said they would but it took 14 days…
Amazon Won't Communicate–Awful Customer Services
Good morning, Back in the middle of November I had an email from Amazon to say my account was put on hold due to some 'unauthorised' activity. I needed to open a new account and let them know, when I wrote to them they would take over my order history, amazon prime membership and all my kindle stuff. I wrote to them from…
Praise for Hermes
Just to buck the trend and bring a balance to the Hate Hermes threads (sometimes, I admit, with good cause), but I can't be the only person in the country that has never had a problem with Hermes, but praise where it's due. Parcel collected 5.00p.m. Friday evening in Wiltshire, placed in my hands this morning (Monday), at…
Misleading National Lottery advert.
Have heard the radio advert, where someone from Camelot/National Lottery rings someone, to tell them they've won five point odd million pounds? It then encourages the listeners to buy tickets, in order to prevent someone famous (IIRC it was Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, or maybe Katie Price) from winning. It ends with the plea…
iwantoneofthose - it's not cyber monday any more
Always liked Iwoot for some quirky stocking fillers... but it's time for their web team to get off the sauce: http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/offers/cyber-monday/under-10.list
Parcel Force unclaimed parcel goes to charity?
Hello, This is an old story of a parcel and I don't know if it is still worth to talk about Back in 2013 I was moving out of my flat in Edinburgh to my hometown overseas. I decided to send some of my household to my new house in Greece. I found an online quoting tool for parcels etc and I paid through them to Parcelforce…
White House, Whitehouse, Runcorn, Absolute Living Developments
VIDEO: Promotional video for controversial Whitehouse Runcorn flats project targets international investors Images of Porsche and investors appear alongside CGI flats image and alluring selling points such as rents of '£470-£560' a month. A video has surfaced online aimed at luring international investors to take a punt on…
Vent - Charity Shops Again -'are spending less than half of cash on good work'
One in five of the UK's biggest charities are 'spending less than half of public donations on good causes' (and some spend as little as ONE PER CENT on charitable work) UK's biggest charities 'are spending less than half of cash on good work' Nearly 300 allegedly spent just 10% on charitable activities in three years And…
scammed twice
https://penguinelectronics.co.uk/cart/complete http://www.classicbootsuk.com/ Just a warning for you all. I've been scammed twice in one week. Bought an xbox online at penguinelectronics, they've now vanished without trace, and also bought a pair of uggs that are fake, at classicboots. Please be wary out there....if a deal…

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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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