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Archives for April 2014

MSE News: Buying online at Next? Beware – it searches your credit file
Next automatically signs online shoppers up for a high-interest credit account, as well as searching your file Read the full story: Shopping online at Next? It could hurt your credit rating 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…
Moshi Monsters Free book worth £4.99 with Poppet magazine at Morrisons
My daughters are crazy about Moshi Monsters and Poppet. This month, we noticed that at Morrisons they have an exclusive deal with Poppet Magazine, where you get a free Poppet Mini Sticker book valued at £4.99 together with Poppet magazine, as well as all the other free gifts in the magazine. You therefore pay £3.99 for two…
3 for 2 or buy one get on for half price
Please can anyone help I want to buy paint but I am not sure which shop to buy it from because one shop is offering buy one get the second for half price, while the other shop is doing 3 for 2. Please can any one help me work out which is cheaper. I do need more than one paint, I am so confused. Thanks for helping.
Homebase 15% off Weekend
This weekend Homebase are having another 15% off everything event. Does anyone know if previous bank holiday offers have started on a Friday or Saturday.
Dulux Tester Pots
Just a heads up for all you armchair decorators (like me). If you go onto Dulux's website, you can order any testers (including Weathershield) with free delivery. They are also on a 3 for 2. Lesley
Beauty Naturals skin set- 40% off @£16+gift
"Great skin care offer from Natural Health & Beauty specialists Beauty Naturals. Save 40% on this Evening Primrose skin care set from Martha Hill plus receive a free gift of Evening Primrose Toning Gel, worth £8.20, with each set, and free delivery" =Total £16 Set includes: Cleansing lotion (150ml), daytime moisturiser…
Amazon returns - locker
I ordered something from Amazon a couple of weeks ago using next day Prime delivery. Postage has taken an age and is finally due to be delivered today. The problem is I needed the item quickly, so I've since bought the item from elsewhere. Therefore I want to return the item to Amazon. I got the item delivered to an Amazon…
Do you have a Bosch Dishwasher Variodrawer?
Are they worth the extra £100? I'm buying my first dishwasher and the idea of a drawer to wash cutlery rather than the stand up basket makes sense to me - more space in the rack instead of the basket. Looking at this one - however I could get a Bosch with a cutlery basket for much less money. Any thoughts received. :D
Argos price change
I ordered something the other day and got confirmation email and was told it would be available from this Friday. I got an email to say it was now available but the item is now £19.99, not the £4.99 I ordered at. I understand that prices vary but wondered if it is likely that I would get it at the price on the day I…
What do you think of poor pricing practices?
Are you fed up with prices being wrong, missing or plain misleading? The Trading Standards Institute runs a voluntary code for businesses called the Pricing Practices Guide. It lists best practice on how stores should price goods and services and offer discounts or promotions. The code's being updated, so now's your chance…
Question about Free Eyetests
Hi Looking for advice on the 'free eye tests vouchers'. A few years back I used to see those on the regular in magazines and newspapers - I don't seem as regularly now. If I do its for either Boots or Specsavers (i know tesco's eye tests are free). But I'm desperately after a VisionExpress voucher as that's where, the…
Amazon delivery - best option?
Not sure if this is the right section or a money-saving dilemma at all... I want to buy something off Amazon but need it by Friday. From what I can see, my options are either first class Royal Mail or Amazon Prime One-day-delivery (which I can get as a free trial). It's too big for the Amazon lockers. Royal Mail, I…
Difficulty finding mens formal shoes
Hello, I'm a mens size 5 and I'm having difficulty finding a store that does formal shoes suitable for work. The only places I found online that do size 5s are Asos and Clifford James. The Asos ones are bad quality and I don't want to try Clifford James, because from experience I'd much rather go to a store to try them on…
Argos closed Easter Sunday
Sorry if this is the wrong place but I placed a few orders with Argos to be collected "before end of Sunday 20th April" but, as they will be closed, do you think they will still be reserved on Monday morning?
Quidco member incentive £10 for account inactivity
Got an email yesterday from Quidco, who I rarely use anymore, think it has been a year or so. I deleted it initially but something caught my eye- basically it said "we miss you" and if I clicked an opt in button (once signed into my account) then made a purchase of any value through one of their cashback merchants, they…
Luncheon Vouchers
Can anyone tell me which supermarkets/food stores will take Luncheon Vouchers please? Locally I know Sainsburys or Iceland take them but do any other chains take them?
Very uk Promotion
I just got an email saying that there is 50% off at Very (although in the website here it says 20% off many products listed are half price) http://www.salesgossip.co.uk/shop/693/Very?sf=7793
Buying goods using PayPal? You’ll get better protection from June
"If you buy goods using PayPal, you'll have longer to complain when things go wrong under changes from June..." Read the full story: Buying goods using PayPal? You’ll get better protection from June 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…
Does.anyone use these "cash back" websites and actually got any cash back?
Got a quidco account and bought Car Insurance House Insurance Opened a new catalogue account and bought my mobile Total cash back offered around £110 Total cashback received Zippo Nadda Messaged quidco and basically told tough titty Opened Top Cash back account Clicked through and bought car insurance Offered £55 cash back…
Has Anybody Used 'Getthelabel.com'?
Just interested. The prices seem cheap but does the quality reflect the 'cheapness'?

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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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