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Archives for April 2013

Westminster Kensington 1500 Pocket And Latex Mattress
In my quest to get a superking latex pocket spring mattress, I have short-listed this product: http://goo.gl/hgLTE As I am about to part with £500, I thought I'd post here to try and elicit feedback on my precious purchase from fellow moneysavers. Thanks in advance for any opinions. MR
Nooks £29 @ Argos, Sainsburys, Currys, Very
Noticed this over on...another site. Thought it might be useful here too. (Kudos to previous posters.) Nooks Simple Touch £29 @ Currys Sainsburys Argos Glowlight versions are £69. And glow in the dark. Argos Glowlight version. Go for it fast if you want one - at this price I doubt they hang around. :) Whoops, the…
Delete Posted in wrong section sorry
Sorry could somebody delete this please i think if i've posted this in the wrong section
Multiple Nectar cards tied to the same account ?
Is this possible ?, a search on Google (and here) didn't return an answer either way. As I almost allways fill up at BP it seems sensible to get a card tied to my wife's own one as we almost allways do all our grocery shopping in Sainsbury's. Thanks.
MSE News: Hacked LivingSocial warns users to change passwords
"Millions of LivingSocial users should change their passwords now after a security breach put customer data at risk..." Read the full story: Hacked LivingSocial warns users to change passwords Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to…
10% off evening at B&M from 5pm Thursday May 2nd only!!
On Thursday 2nd May 2013 only from 5pm until close (most stores will close 1 1/2 to 2hrs after normal times), B&M will offer 10% off your purchase. It's the usual annual discount that they normally run just before Christmas but it's now done twice a year!!! As usual, it's not off the following items but double check in…
Bonus £10 offer for Quidco Premium members
It seems like Quidco Premium members have all been emailed some variation of this bonus offer - Earn a £10 bonus when you shop 6 times with 'Faster Paying' retailers before 9 May. And setting aside all the discussion of whether it's worth being a Premium member, since a lot of us have to be until our anniversary date comes…
£16.27s worth of makeup for £2 using Boots coupons!
:T Yesterday I got £16.27's worth of 17 makeup for £2 using coupons from the ACM and the leaflet you get through your door. If you don't have the leaflet then there is also the potential to get 3 for 1 instead just using the ACM. Anyway- in the leaflet I had vouchers: £2 for a 17 mascara, and £1 for 17 eyeshadow/cream. In…
tenminute wills
has anybody used this firm. I want to do a power of attorney and these look quite reasonable £57 to fill in the forms on-line and then download. (i know i will still have to pay £130 to register )I have received the form to do myself from "direct gov" but it looks sooooo complicated and i know i will not be able to do it.…
Cheap Terramundi Pots ??
Hi Guys I'm wanting to get a Terramundi pot as a gift for someones birthday, so that they can start saving towards a holiday. I've seen a really pretty one in Tesco for £8, but I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that had them cheaper ??? Or is this a good price for one ?? Thanks in Advance Gill xx
Miele Vaccuum cleaner offer
After reading many reviews when trying to decide what Hoover to buy i decided on a Miele I found a brilliant offer at Co-op Electrical who are offering £20 off any Miele vacuum over £150.00 until 09.05.13 They were already cheaper with the model i'd chosen the S8301 anyway and this £20 discount meant i got it for £149.99…
Free VO5 products worth £25 with £9 Cosmopolitan magazine subscription
There is a great free gift (six VO5 styling products worth £25) when you get 6 Issue of Cosmopolitan for just £9 (saving 58%). If you do not wish to continue after the offer just cancel within the trial period.…
Conrad Electronic UK, conrad-uk.com worse than global conrad.com
I occasionally see questions about Conrad Electronic (they're a bit like Maplin, but based in Germany) and people want to know if they're legit and any good. I've always thought Conrad were mediocre for price and service, but unfairly criticised for Euro plugs etc. and particularly useful for items not available in the UK.…
How to tell whats in the next M and S sale...
they decided to see how much they can pinch before sales now and will be doing "selected lines 20% off" EVERYTHING in this special 20% off promo will be sale :)
Extra Value 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive £25.98 @Ebuyer
Have been looking for a new flash drive and have found this on Ebuyer. Seems a good price for a 64gb drive. http://www.ebuyer.com/386264-extra-value-64gb-usb-3-0-flash-drive-ev-usb64gb-3-0?utm_source=b2c_monday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=b2c_monday
B&Q OAP discount Wednesday's
I'm getting a new kitchen from B&Q and my dad being 60 has a card from B&Q which entitles him to 10% (I think) discount on Wednesdays. I'm going over Wednesday, he is coming along to make the purchase with his over 60's card. Now the tricky part how does this work in regards to payment on my card, delivery address etc?…
BOOTS....Buy 1 get 5 free again ?
Was in boots and noticed the soltan suntan lotion on buy one get one free again and then checked and they also have the 3 for 2 on on the miniture ???? if i remember rightly last year there were a few soltan products that in the miniture range where if you purchased 6 you only paid for 1!!! I didnt have any cash with me to…
H&M not accepting giftcards today
Tried to buy something with a refund card in H&M today but the sales assistant said half an hour earlier, management had said there was a problem with the system. However she didnt even try to swipe it and see if the problem was sorted. Anyone else have this happen today. could there be something afoot at H&M?
NewLook returns Q
Hi My Q, I brought a jacked and want to return it to Newlook. I have the receipt but not the tags. ( I've searched everywhere for them but must have thrown the tags). Can I still return it without the tags for the jacket??
Be aware of dodgy luggage alowances...
Hi, hope my experience saves someone else some money. Booked a holiday via lowcostholidays.com, with a flight by Thompson. At no point during the booking did it state the luggage allowance, which i assumed to be 10kg, as thats the Ryan Air allowance (and who could be tighter than Ryan Air?). Rather appalled today to be…

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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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