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Archives for October 2015

Mrs bridges free delivery
Hi all, mrs bridges is offering free delivery across their entire range between friday 13th November & Sunday 13th December. It says no minimum order required.:)
Tesco Gift Cards
Hi, does anyone know if i can buy pre pay electric with a tesco gift card? i have cashed in and waiting for some off toluna surveys. so was thinking of buying groceries and hopefully, electric. thanks guys!
Free Galaxy Duet bar on Boots App
On my offers on the Boots App I got a free Galaxy Duet chocolate bar. They had cookies and cream or caramel shortcake flavour in the store I used.
Can I use an Apple gift card AFTER purchase?
I upgraded my iPad mini 2 to an iPad mini 4 yesterday and then today received an Apple Store gift card for £50 as a present! Is there any way I can still use it towards my purchase? Perhaps return my iPad and then buy it again? How good are Apple stores for this sort of thing?
MSE News: M&S suspends website after customer details exposed
M&S suspended its website last night after a technical problem meant customers were able to see other people's details... Read the full story: M&S suspends website after customer details exposed 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…
Marks and Spencers Sparks card?
:hello:Hi What is the Marks and Spencer Sparks card and how do you get one? They asked me at the checkout if I have one, the self service tills ask if I have one, but there doesn't seem to be much information about it anywhere. It seems like the worst launched loyalty card ever. I was hesitant to ask more about it at the…
MSE News: Hang on to Tesco Clubcard vouchers - its double-up scheme begins on Monday
Tesco Clubcard customers can double the value from Monday to spend in the run up to Christmas at the retailer... Read the full story: Hang on to Tesco Clubcard vouchers - its double-up scheme begins on Monday Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
DBPOWER Full HD Home Theatre Video Projector £99.85 at Amazon
Looking for a cheap projector; anyone heard of DBPOWER before? Can anyone make a suggestion?
MSE News: Are you a cashback site loser?
Shoppers should beware that some retailers offer different cashback rates to different customers on the very same deal... Read the full story: Are you a cashback site loser? 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 Forum? Intro Guide.
SanDisk SDCZ50-032G-FFP 32 GB Cruzer Blade Flash Drive
SanDisk SDCZ50-032G-FFP 32 GB Cruzer Blade Flash Drive £9.60 & free shipping in the UK on orders over £20 http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-SDCZ50-032G-FFP-Cruzer-Blade-Flash/dp/B007PYBNSC/
B&Q Over 60s
I want to get 27 boxes of b&q branded laminate flooring which will be about 500 quid or so, it is also on offer. Will i get the over 60 discount with this type of item that is also reduced. I need to bring my granda over to get this discount as Im not 60 lol so don't want the hassle if its not even possible to get the…
Lost Tesco Receipt
Hi, Is there any way that I can view previous receipts online for my Tesco clubcard? I've just recently registered the card online, but would it have access to my purchases prior to the online registration date? Or do I need to contact Cust Services for this info? Thanks.
Nectar points
I recall a writing from Sainsburys that said if you spend £100 on your nectar card before Christmas you get £35 back in January. Now can anyone tell me which week you had to spend the £100 in to qualify?
Problems with M&S "SPARKS" and normal credit cards vouchers.
Hi Martin, Yesterday evening I been to the M &S store in Charlton, London. My wife has a SPARKS card and I have been a long time customer of the M&S credit card. It is really a shambles about being able to use both the discount together. The SPARKS card is registered for 10% of for food and I also recently received a…
Amazon £7 promo code is only for items sold by Amazon
I got the £7 promotional code for buying a £30 gift card and it's to be used on "products listed in Amazon.co.uk's online catalogue sold by Amazon". But how to do I find out which products are sold by Amazon? Is there a search filter? Everything I've looked at so far is not valid for the code.
MSE News: Social Discount Network order failed to arrive? How to get your money back
Dozens of angry shoppers who ordered from 'Social Discount Network' say they've been left in the dark over their items... Read the full story: Social Discount Network order failed to arrive? How to get your money back Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it…
MSE News: Barclaycard to axe 'Bespoke Offers': How it affects you
Bespoke Offers and Beat My Price - the deals service run by Barclaycard - will close for business on Monday 26 October... Read the full story: Barclaycard to axe 'Bespoke Offers': How it affects you 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…
Ripped off by quidco !!
Yesterday I noticed £10 missing from my payments. Waited on a call back to be informed quidco had taken themoney themselves for the premium account from 4 or 5 years ago which they hadn't taken then! Can they do this without any notice? I didn't get any messages or emails about this. It's only £10 but I feel robbed…
Dispute Over Import Duty with US Store
Hi, a few weeks ago I bought a remote controlled car from a US store. Unfortunately when it arrived a piece had broken in transit and was unusable. So I contacted the store and said they would send out a replacement part "at their expense" and gave me $40 by way of apology. So far so good. They said they would pre pay the…
Is this classed as unsolicited goods
I recently canceled an order which has arrived anyway despite being refunded, The order was canceled before it was dispatched, However the other clincher is the fact that, the company who i ordered the item from (john lewis) did not actually send me the item, the item came direct from the manufacture, i did not place an…

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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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