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Archives for July 2015

Wellington boot recommendations
I need a new pair of wellies ,but which ones to buy .....had a look at le chaemeu Agile don't like hunter as they barely last me a year before they split ....I need a wide fitting and prefer neoprene lined ...any recommendations Thanks
Tesco online clothing sign in - not secure?
When signing in there is always a triangle over the padlock when using chromium browser, and just a triangle with firefox. It does show https though, but says some content is not encrypted.
Online purchase paying tax?
Hi all I dont buy stuff online very often, but recently made a purchase from a company in Walsall. When the invoice came through, this is how it was set out. Subtotal £8.49 Shipping & Handling £3.50 Grand Total (Excl.Tax) £10.57 GB VAT 20.00% (20%) £1.42 Tax £1.42 Grand Total (Incl.Tax) £11.99 Why have I paid tax.. is this…
Marks & Spencer Delivery Firm...?
Apologies if this is in the wrong forum. I want to order a shirt from Marks & Spencer for next day delivery, but I will be out tomorrow during the day. Does anybody know which delivery firm they use? If it's Royal Mail, then I can just walk down to the sorting office in the evening and pick the package up myself. If they…
Groupon JULY20 code - closed early
Anyone wanting to use the JULY20 code on Groupon that is due to expire today, please be warned that they have withdrawn the discount early due to issues there end. No notification to consumers - surely a simple email would have been easy enough! Anyway, 20% discount is no longer available today.
MSE News: Five Tesco tricks as it launches new double-up
Tesco's relaunching its redeem at double value scheme, this time including Tesco Direct (its Argos catalogue equivalent)... Read the full story: Five Tesco tricks as it launches new double-up 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…
Tesco 15% voucher not working
I used the SCHOOL15 code that was in the newsletter email but got a message saying 'Your order value must be at least the value of your Boost token/s (after any discounts have been applied, excluding delivery)' Just a heads up in case anyone else tries it :(
something strange with paypal. Advice needed
hey everyone hoping someone here can point me in the right direction on what to do here. so not too long ago i bought an item from this site called dangerousthings and paid via Paypal as a bank withdraw. the cash was taken and item marked shipped by them. with a tracking number that is still valid and i can see my item is…
Ugg Boots question
Hi all So my beloved Uggs are nearing the end of their life and I would like some new ones. I have fibromyalgia and plantar fasciitis which causes me to have very painful feet and bad circulation so my feet are always cold and my real Uggs have been a godsend to me. The current ones were a present nearly four years ago and…
Mail delivered to old address
I ordered a DVD from Ebay and it was delivered to my old address as I stupidly didn't change my address on Paypal and the I did almost the exact same thing a few days later on Amazon. There's now two packages I haven't received. The previous landlords aren't in town very often so aren't in the old flat very often, haven't…
M&S Friends & Family
Starting on Thursday 30th July, 20% off for friends and family with M&S Credit Card. Watch out for all the 20% off vouchers that will be around.
super expensive glasses from specsavers?
Hi I have a condition and I often lose my glasses so I need to buy 3 pairs at a time. I am -7 one side and -7.5 the other side. I went to specsavers and the staff member there quoted me teh prices, it was a complex calculation taking into account BOGOF and a discount from the NHS and the fact that the lens were thin…
Foundmee lost items
I purchased a set of these for my kids and me :o , this deal was on a local newsletter , i am sure they won't mind it being shared here. 35% discount until the end of Aug. http://bucksoxon.muddystilettos.co.uk/business-directory/25053/key-found/
Do Waitrose have never knowingly undersold policy too?
I know if I buy something from John Lewis online and they subsequently reduce the price, you can go online and they will refund the difference if it was within a certain amount of time. Three weeks ago, I paid £12 for a cake tin in Waitrose store and was really annoyed to find that it was reduced to £6 today. I didn't have…
Amazon Are Not As Good as they used to be
I ordered a microchip cat flap last week on 15th July from Amazon. There was a pet online store that was selling the same one slightly cheaper but I thought that if I ordered it from Amazon I would get it quicker. Wrong. On looking today I see that my order has still not yet been despatched. The delivery estimate was…
8ft & 10ft Paddling Pools.
These are on Groupon. Other good value ones also on that page. http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gg-groupon-goods-global-gmb-h-5-1669?division=national-deal&nlp=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=5658&utm_campaign=UK_DT_DIS_FBK_TIM_TTT_BT_CBP_CHA_NBR_n%2A5658_c%2A5781_p%2A5436_x%2A643_z%2A6029936536385
Great ‘shop assistants, help us crack price tag codes’ hunt
In preparation for the sales, shop staff often scribble codes on a garment’s tag to secretly indicate it’ll be discounted. See the Next price tag secrets blog for a previous example. Shop assistants (and shopping nerds), please help us decode what these numbers/letters/dots mean in different stores – we’d love examples. If…
loyalty card Q's
hey all :) so as you can probably tell i'm new to all of this money saving after being a lurker for a while i've decided to join up here as i really like it anyhow I'm joining some loyalty cards and just have a few questions im hoping a few pros here can help me with. 1. I am joining up to tesco clubcard dos anyone know of…
Argos 11 Day Deals, 1000s of Price Cuts & Website Clearance!
Argos have just launched their new catalogue and have dropped 1000s of prices (according to their website). See if you can find a bargain at: Argos Price Cuts On top of that, Argos also have 11 day deals on various product ranges and brand names by either reducing the price on the website or providing a code. Link to the…
John Lewis - should it have been reduced?
I bought a seasalt skirt at John Lewis yesterday which was on the sale rail but when I looked at the ticket it wasn't reduced. I thought maybe someone had put it in the wrong place but it was the last one so I couldn't compare. At the till it came up full price so I didn't bother asking. At home I've looked up the brands…

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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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