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Archives for December 2011

Jan Glamour magazine - Free L'Occitane Lip Treat worth £8.50 with voucher
Buy Jan magazine to get voucher for free Lip Gloss or Lip Balm (3 different varieties available). Redeem in store. Offer runs Jan 5th - Feb 2nd. Voucher on page 84. :j
Memory foam mattress
Hi can anybody recomend a good memory foam matress as cheap as possible as on a very tight budget
Buy an Epson printer - free flight to europe offer
Just seen this when in Staples. But a Epson printer and get a free flight (exc. taxes) to Europe. Buy branded ink cartridges at same time and you can claim another flight. http://www.epson.co.uk/flights hope it helps someone
Anyone seen a solid wood sideboard in the sales?
I'm after a solid wood sideboard (preferably with 3 doors), which if all goes to plan will be as cheap as chips in the sales! Budget is around £350, but if i can get away with spending less, all the better. I've googled my socks off, but still haven't found the perfect peice yet! Thanks :D
Has anyone used "All Your Appliances" website?
Hi, I'm after a wine cooler (Baumatic BWE41BL 40 Bottle Wine Cooler in Black) and this site seems to be the cheapest, but before I order I wondered if anyone has used them? Just want to be sure they are "real"! :D http://www.secondtek.com/about-us.irs Thank you
Returning Things to Midland Coop
Does anyone have experience of returning things to the Midland Cooperative Food Stores? I bought something which on testing is clearly not fit for purpose. But, I bought it while visiting another town, and it would be extremely inconvenient to have to return it to the original store. I've emailed them to ask if I can…
Cheap suit, shirt and tie set for £29 - George at Asda
Just back from Asda and they are selling a men's plain black suit (washable) for £29 with free shirt and tie set! Loads in stock in our local Seaham store:j
where to get ex charity catalogue stuff from now no boogalo
Hi, I used to sometimes see nice but very over priced stuff in the charity catalogues that go around at christmas but would wait and sometimes it would show up on boogaloo (it had a different name before changing to that) but then they closed it down. I wondered what sites ex stuff goes to. I get a lot of kleeneze and…
what bargains did you receive from grabbit today??
hi, just thought i would start a thread for grabbit bargains gained, because today i have received 3 x single sheets and a bottle of laundry liquid all for the cost of a quid!!!!..only got charged for one and not three..yayyy and 2 beautiful amyrilis plants and 2 pencil sharpeners for grand cost of 22p!!!!!!...thanks to…
Karcher Window Cleaner great for tiles etc.
I was bought one of these for Christmas, not very personal I know but we as a family don't mind if it something useful. Anyway, FANTASTIC much better than I would have imagined. What I will mainly use it for is collecting the water after a shower. Use it on the shower screen leaves it lovely and clean. Great on the tiles…
Any one had problems returning next directory returns via post office?
Hi Sorry if this is in wrong forum, couldn't really see where this would be best so mods please move if needed Have used next directory for years and always returned items via post office with the next return label, over the last few months our post office have refused to accept the parcel saying the return label is…
Tesco vouchers i found £66
Wow what a nice surprize. I checked more out of interest than thinking I would find any and I had £66 unused vouchers over the last 2 years. Thank you Texcos for being so helpful.
Wedding Cufflinks For Just £3.98 Per Pair
Just been sent this link from a friend with an upcoming wedding, £3.98 for bone china wedding cufflinks! Amazing deal, website says end of season sale so don't know how long the price will stay the same. website: Weddingxtras.co.uk
Wooden Glider Chair & Stool Only £139.95
£60 off this Wooden Glider Chair & Stool, just grabbed one myself from That's My Baby Direct: tmbdirect.co.uk, seems to be the best price out there.
Cheap sofa?
Hi forumites, My other half is looking to set up a gaming room, but he's on a pretty tight budget. He's got the essentials (the TV and the xbox!) but I need to find him a 2 or 3 seater sofa and, if possible, a small table or footstool. He's a student, so there's not much cash to splash - any idea where we can pick up a…
Television buying!
Evening all! I am moving into a new home and my 19" tv just isn't going to cut it in our new living room, so am looking to buy a 32" television instead. We REALLY haven't got very much to play with so I was wondering if anyone had any clues as to where we can pick up a dirt cheap 32" tv? Thanks!
Bruno Mars Album Only £4.99 at Play.com
Grab the album (Doowops & hooligans) by Bruno Mars for just £4.99 at Play.com - My wife loves this CD and I must admit it is full of great songs. I remember buying CD singles from 'Our price' back in the day for the same money - how things have changed!!
Sofa buying
Hi guys n gals, I'm off sofa hunting on saturday. Does anyone have any places in the warwickshire area they can recommend. I've read a lot of reviews that say to avoid the main chains because the quality is seriously lacking. I also think i'll have more power to haggle in a smaller business and so get the price I want. If…
XBOX 360 BattleField 3 £25.91 At Tescos
Battlefield 3 or the Xbox 360 £25.91 at Tesco Direct - Bargain!! www. tescoentertainment.com/store/games/microsoft-xbox-360-battlefield-3/8:775277/
Dyson DC25 Ball Vacuum - £100 Off At Argos
Just seen the Dyson Ball DC25 on Argos at £239.99 over £100 off and you get £20 of Argos vouchers too! find it by clicking through on their special offers section from the homepage.

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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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