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Archives for July 2008

Trouble accessing the Woolworths website
I am having trouble getting into the Woolworths website, every time I try I get ERROR on the page, I have even tried getting in through Quidco but no success. Anybody else managing to get in, is it just me? FiFi :(
ASDA NESCAFE 500gm tin £6.84
Spotted this on my supermarket. ASDA have rolled back their 500gm tin of NESCAFE to an incredible £6.84. Not sure how long this offer is on for so be quick. Rang our local Asda at 9pm and the lovely customer service lady saved me several tins [grumpy grandad will only drink nescafe so buying a cheaper coffe is just a waste…
Philadelphia Splendips @ 33p: Tesco Express Till Error
Not sure if I'm posting this in the correct place. Feel free to move it if it isn't. I just popped into my local Tesco Express (385 Euston Road in London). I saw Philadelphia Splendips on BOGOF @ 83p. Excellent, I thought. When I checked my reciept, a multibuy saving of £1.00 had been applied. So I got 2 Splendips for 66p!…
IPod Lounge - has anyone used this site before?
Hi I am looking to download some reasonably priced movies for my ipod to go on holiday when I came across this site. I have checked everywhere for reviews but don't seem able to find any other than on there site, (which are obviously fabulous!) I am a bit skeptical and don't want to enter my card details without knowing a…
morrisons cut fuel prices again.
diesel 4p unleaded 2p. a litre this i saw on morrisons website today. http://www.morrisons.co.uk/
Smaller food packaging is disguised price increases...
Anyone noticed any sharp reductions in the size of food packaging - but the price stays the same? I'm writing an article about how food manufacturers disguise price increases by sharply reducing portions and packets. Apparently this is common when the economy takes a downturn. I know I've come across this myself but I…
Supermarket Tricks
One way to save money when shopping in supermarkets is to watch out for their little tricks. The following are frequently used in my local supermarkets. Perhaps you can add more? 1. Placement of non-offer items in amongst offer items. For example, I have seen 5 shelves of soft drinks with a special offer on buying any 4.…
discount-megastore.com?
are these guys legit? they say they are selling an offical leg magic for only £28?? http://www.discount-megastore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2064&products_id=7994
Free Kids Go Free Vouchers With Brioche- Save Money!!
Hi guys i'm new here so i'm not sure if i'm posting on the right forum but here goes anyway! At the moment, Pitch Brioche (blue packet) are giving away Kids Go Free vouchers for Legoland, Chessington and London Aquarium (I think!). It allows free entry for a child as long as they are accompanied by a full paying adult. The…
Government Auctions
Where can i find free information about these auctions? Either online auctions or ones to attend in person. Are they any good?
Urgent. British Gas customers needed for Channel 4. Expenses paid
Channel 4 are doing a story tonight on gas & elec and they are looking for British Gas customers who live in London. If you're willing to do a quick interview, they will pay 'discretionary costs'. Please PM me with your telephone number and name if you're interested. Thanks Jenny
When is the next M&S home event?
Does anyone know when M&S will be running their "home event" 20% off weekend? Also is there normally a minimum spend for furniture? Would like to buy a sofa and can wait a while if there is a bargain to be had!!;)
Re: Love Film
Hi guys has anyone had any problems with love film, ie cancelling after the free period? I can see some people had problems with movie stream, just checking before I go ahead. Thanks xx
Dried dates and Jif lemon reduced in Tesco
Boxes of dried dates in the baking section in Tesco reduced to 29p for 250g, ideal for making sticky toffee pudding. Also small squeezy Jif lemon reduced to 6p.
Cheap Point & Shoot Camera wanted
Hi I want to buy a cheap point and shoot camera as my existing camera has just died Has any one got any recommendations and as I am going to Italy on Sunday, I need to buy it from a store or have express delivery. Doesn't need to be anything fancy as I am not into changing settings etc and dont nedd zillions of pixels!…
pop up gazebo
hi, probably listed in the wrong place, but does anyone know where i can buy a decent pop up gazebo. It does need sides as well.!! i need either a 3m x 3m or even a 6m x 3m. Colour is non important. Many thanks.
Tesco Clubcard plus
Hi, :hello: Ive just got my first clubcard plus card and have set up a Direct Debit for my monthly shop amount to go directly onto the card and hopefully will be sticking to the budget I set. But if need be it can be topped up at the customer service counter or on line at Tesco.com/finance Tel: 08457104010 if you would…
Kronenburg 1664 only £2.49 Sainsburys
Kronenburg 1664 lager is currently on offer at Sainsburys. 4 x 440ml cans only £2.49. Good price. :beer:
Got an Amazon account? Get 30 days of free one-day deliveries.
Updated 27 Jan 2009 What's the deal? Amazon's once again offering many customers a free 30-day trial of its 'Prime' service, in the hope that they'll keep paying for it once the trials over. The service gets you free one-day delivery (rather than its normal 3-5 day delivery), so you can sign up, order then later just…
kodak g series cartridge
sorry if this is in the wrong place but I have just rewound my colour cartridge after it had got to the end, and discovered that it still printed perfectly good photo's. A saving to me of £24.99. For those of you with docking stations I hope I can save you money too.

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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
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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.
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 Payments 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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