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Archives for December 2015

Next Gift Receipts - are Next pulling a fast one?
I returned some items to Next that I was given for Christmas, I had gift receipts, but the amount on the till came up as the sale price (i.e. half the price my sister paid for the clothes). I queried the sales staff who said "I'm not sure, this is the price coming up", I had to push for her to go to the manager. He came…
Topcashback + Clubcard
Does anyone know if topcashback have removed Tesco clubcard from the check out option. I have been looking for last few days now and the clubcard option has disapeared
Best quality photo printing website? for canvas and photos
Hi all Hope I am asking on the right part of the forum sorry if I am not. I recently had some professional photos of my children and want to get them printed off and canvases around 5-6 canvases .. From a previous professional photographer I was told go max spiel man and did with my last lot. But since been told not to…
£2 off Mother&Baby mag
I've just spotted this offer to get £2 off Mother&Baby February issue. Visit Mother&Baby's website, then hit the 'for you' section, select 'New Mum: Yourself, your body' and scroll down to find the link - it means the mag will only be £1.99 :j
gift card and George Home query
Hi all, We won an Asda gift card in a competition. a) Can we purchase George Home sofas in store? b) Can we use the gift card to pay for them? c) If not, can we convert/exchange the gift card to an e-voucher (or something similar that will allow us to use the balance online)? Anyone any tips? It's surprisingly hard to get…
Next Sale -price dropped before my ordered items arrived...can I get them cheaper?
Hi all. Cheeky but deffo money saving question. I've ordered a load of stuff on the next sale online. Nothing has arrived yet. However this evening I've noticed several items I ordered have now been reduced. With most of them I've simply re-ordered the item at the lower price, but there are some that are out of stock in my…
Best good mens hair and face shaver?
Hello, Had this set of Wahl 'clippers' which cost nothing from argos about 6 or 7 years ago but have now died after being dropped. They did a great job of shaving my head when I needed it and also did a decent job of the face but the facial shave was never very close, but decent. Looking for a replacement. Ideally…
Lush Sale 2015
Hello! Usually available from 9am at: https://uk.lush.com/products/sale Anyone having any luck?
BHS- false (and few) reductions, Xmas Eve..?
Barely a soul seen in Brighton store, Thursday pm - popped in to look for some stocking fillers.. just WHO buys a Tetley tea folk cookie jar, for £25 ??
Price drop alert tools
What tools does everyone use to get price drop alert emails? I tried a few like camelcamelcamel, pricepinx and lovesales but they don't always notify me when a new item with slightly different model number shows up with a cheaper price. Now I'm using an app called buylater.io to track produce prices but they only work with…
Eating at Pizza Express?
On the Nectar app/website, there's an offer you can load to your nectar card, to get 750 nectar points next time you eat out at Pizza Express. You'll get a code which you take with you next time you eat there (valid a week from when you activate the offer)
Boots online sale has started!!
Sale online has started, stock still good :)
Asda & Very?
Hi, When does the sale starts on Asda website? If I remember correctly it started online before the boxing day? Any ideas of Very? Thanks MS
MSE News: 'January' 50%+ sales ON NOW
Many blockbuster discounts start BEFORE Christmas. We've a rundown of the top 20 sales and your rights... Read the full story: ''January' 50%+ sales ON NOW' 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.
The Range- xmas reductions day?
Hi guys does anyone know what they will reduce all there decorations etc? was thinking of getting stuff for next year if can get them at good prices, will it be boxing day(Saturday) or the following week? thanks
What does " boosted sales last winter from their original discount" mean
Hi - I just read "Plus we reveal which giants boosted sales last winter from their original discount" in this week's MSE email. Does anyone know what it means to say that sales were boosted? It sounds like the shops took more money, but I cannot see what use that would be to readers. Maybe it means discounts or prices were…
MSE News: iPost Parcels, DX and Yodel bottom of parcel delivery pile, MSE poll finds
DPD has been rated the best parcel delivery service by MoneySavingExpert readers for the third year running... Read the full story: 'iPost Parcels, DX and Yodel bottom of parcel delivery pile, MSE poll finds' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works,…
o2 Priority App - Currys £10 off
Hi, Does anyone know if the current offer on the o2 Priority App for £10 of a £150 spend @Currys can be used on Gift Cards? Having read the Terms and Conditions on that offer (via the o2 app) it just says "excludes all apple iphones", so doesn't mention any other exclusions. Anyone successfully redeemed this offer on their…
Amazon promotional credit - what can I spend it on?
After a mess-up from Amazon I received the following email but I cant work out what I can use the blasted thing on!! I've added something from Amazon basics (as a test) and there is no sign of the credit at check out. Email starts: However, as a one-tome exception, I've gone ahead and applied a £5 promotional credit to…
TK Maxx shoes bought online. Do they come with the proper box?
I know when bought from a physical shop TK Maxx shoes do not come with the branded box but what about when bought online? I think the actual box is important when buying a gift but I can't find the answer anywhere.

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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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