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Archives for January 2015

Blackburn's cheap shop
Found a really cheap in Blackburn shop selling cheap food and cakes. Perfect for lunch boxes and snacks .
ASUS Tablet £99.99 + £50 Cashback + 2 Year Guarantee Included By John Lewis
Asus are currently offering up to £50 cashback across a variety of their tablet range when you trade in your old tablet. The offer is available until 15 March 2015 and includes purchases made from 19 January 2015. Qualifying Criteria (no referral): https://asuspromotions.com/uk/en/pages/tablettradeup/qualifying I came…
Free case of 8 craft beers
Appears to work (well it did at 15:08 today Friday 30/01) Link:- https://www.beer52.com/gs9 Details:- The website is struggling at the moment but this looks like a pukka deal. Voucher code is gs9 I suggest selecting the Monthly plan **cancel anytime** P&P appears to be free too. (Despite what it says on the confirm page.)…
How do you normally pay for your shopping?
We thought this would make a great poll, especially now! What's the one main way you normally pay for your shopping? Vote in the poll to let us know. Join the forum to vote :) Cash Debit card Credit card Pre-payment card Cheque Other (reply below to let us know!)
Sainsburys drop points value beginning this month
Sainsburys drop points value beginning February from 1p for every 2points to half penny as was spoken of in the press a few months ago ,so if you have a big shopping trip or points to get rid of ; now is the time:)
Website provides noway of contacting them regarding an order. Is that allowed?
I received an email for an order I had paid for which I tried to query with the suppliers. I replied to the email I received asking a question about the order but was sent an automated email back saying they do not respond to emails and I must phone them. At the moment of trying to contact them I had no phone available and…
Tesco price checking app
Hello, Just asking really if there is an app for iphone or android so I can spot those bargains easier while shopping in homeplus or grocery store where the price scanner is not available. Thank you
Popsocks that don't cut your circulation off!!!!
Hi all, hope this is the right place to post this. Could anyone recommend where I can buy popsocks with wide elasticated tops. I can't for the life of me remember where I bought the only decent pairs I have. I am running out of the 15/20 denier and am left with the 60 denier ones, they are a bit too warm for indoors. Thanks
Nectar Privacy Policy
I was just about to sign up online a Nectar card I picked it up from Sainsbury’s but when I read their “Privacy Policy”, see below, it really scared me off and I cancelled the process immediately. After all, is Nectar points worth it. Quoted from Nectar online registration page ================== Privacy Policy What…
new prices in asda opicians: £40 varifocals- frames and lenses
saw this in my local asda.they have new ranges which include a lot at £40.The prices now include single vision and varifocal lenses. They still include thinner lenses.Seems a good deal.
Scrummy Chocolate Bargain!
Hi folks! I'm always on the lookout for bargain sweeties and one of my current favorites is a line of chocolate bars available in many local convenience stores. The chocolate comes in a a pretty nondescript red and white wrapper and is sold under the 'EuroShopper' brand which I believe is from the Booker chain of cash and…
55cm Wide Condensor dryer
I hope this is the right place for the question. My daughter has a space in her kitchen which is just over 55cm and she wants a condensor dryer.(Not a vented one as her current vented one makes the house damp) Weve searched the internet and find the minimum width is 59.5 cms. Does anyone know where we can get a 55cm or…
Avios v HiltonHonors
I do not know if this is the right board. I use Avios and HiltonHonors loyalty loyalty web sites to click through to purchase non food items, to collect the points. Has anyone at MSE done research on which is the best value site between the two? ie. which points go further. Is there a better value site?
TopCashBack and paypal?
Hi - I was wondering if anyone could help me? I have been using TopCashBack for a while now, and I withdrew money to my Paypal account last night, does anyone know when it will go in my Paypal account? I have no idea when to expect it and it would be handy today :) I hope I have written this in the right place, please…
Top 10 Dealshunters Blogs 2014
Read our New Blog - Top 10 Dealshunters Blogs 2014 Which of the 10 most popular Dealshunter Deals did you grab in 2014?
Cheapest method of payment (in USD)
I'm looking to buy something online that costs about $350 (US). I'm well aware that the exchange and currency conversion rates will sting but trying to determine which payment method is best is making by head spin! The retailer takes the usual array of credit and debit cards any PayPal. I've got a RBS Mastercard (CC), FD…
Laptop Repair - Can I get a refund instead?
Not sure if this is the best place to post but I bought laptop online in December direct from Lenovo. Within 2 weeks it wouldn't switch on and the tech support people determined that the hard drive was faulty. I had the option to get a refund or a repair and opted for the repair. A week after I sent it back (to Germany) I…
BOGOF on Printers and £150 Trade In For Old Printers
Go onto the ebuyer site and search for: HP Officejet Pro X476dw Multifunction Printer- CN461A Scroll down the page and you will see the buy one get one free offer. However, HP are also offering £150 on old printers which makes the purchase of this printer cheaper. Info. on this is also available on the same page. With all…
Hermes delivery service
Has anyone else had problems with them or am I just unlucky? Two different orders (Boden and House of Fraser) have mysteriously been stuck in the system. Orders placed at different times, but both have shown either 'postcode error' (which isn't true as both companies have confirmed the correct postcode with me) or 'query…
Need to buy something from john lewis online....any cashback or points available?
Hi I need to buy something from John Lewis online, just wondered if there were any cahsback sites or links to collect points I could go through first in order to maximise my purchase? Thanks :D

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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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