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kids pass for £29.99
Just found this offers and I wondered if anyone has used kids pass before and if its worth it? seems good from first glance but i want to make sure its worth the £30 as for a single mum that money could go quite far http://www.hallamfm-offers.co.uk/kids-pass-annual-membership-summer-2016 thanks
Where I can buy cheapest Xbox live 12 month ?
Hi everybody!, Anybody know where can I buy cheap Xbox live 12 month ? There are many website with many offer price, but I do not know where is cheap and safe. Thanks for reading!
Currys PC World store closures
Back in January Dixons Carphone announced that 130 stores would be closed. As a consequence each is / will be expected to have a clearance sale. Discounts start at 20%, some then go to 30%. I've seen the remaining products switched to 30% when the phone call was cascaded to the branch. With further discounts promised for…
Clothes shopping tip I use
Here's a little trick I've picked up to save a few pounds every time I need to buy clothes (I try to avoid buying clothes online as I have to see what they look like when worn). 1. Go to shops to try clothes on for fitting purposes. 2. Go sit outside/have a coffee and check sites like topcashback for cashback/combined…
Has anyone used namevaluers?
I was just wondering if anyone has used namevaluers.co.uk? They do look a little dodgy, which is why I ask! They also have a pair of shoes I really want that I can't find elsewhere at a good price, but am a little bit wary. Any experience please?
Tesco Wine
Today I popped into Tesco today for a few bits and bought some Rose wine. I noticed that the wine is coded 1,2 or 3. Not a drinker as such and not a Tesco shopper, so can anyone tell me which is the better wine out of the 3 codes?
Love to shop card due to expire, can i transfer the balance
I very fortunately found a love to shop gift card that i ordered from TCB but it only has a month left before it expires. I emailed LTS and they said i need to spend the balance. I have £90 to spend so it is quite a bit and dont want to lose it. If i bought something from argos or wilkos and then returned it do they have…
MSE News: 19 shopping tricks they want kept schtum
From 25% off gift cards to decoding price tags, haggling online, free Amazon delivery tricks & more...Read the full story: '19 shopping tricks they want kept schtum' 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.
Imperfect products/ cheap designer shoes / schuh
Hi all I was recently told about the schuh imperfects website so thought I would share it with you all! Unfortunately not allowed to post link as I am new but the website is easy enough to find if you type "schuh imperfects" into Google. It sells imperfect designer shoes, usually the display pair as one is discoloured or…
real cheap omega watches
I have just read a advert for omega seamaster watches on a facebook advert they are £95 pound these norammk sell at £4000 this must be a con but it seems legit how to i find out before i buy ??
Any Oasis Online Shoppers Here?
If so, can you tell what happens if you don't get the 1 hour slot message for delivering your order? Does that mean the delivery is cancelled or what?
best value for appreciation in value ernest jones
I recently lost a very sentimental tah heuer watch which I bought 21 years ago with inheritance money from my late grandmother claimed on insurance but have a coucher to spend at Ernest Jones I cant replace the sentimentality of the watch but it had apprciated in value since I bought it I want to replace it with something…
Where to get these sunglasses
Hi I used to have a pair of sunglasses like the thin wired aviator style until I broke them, just slightly different in that the lenses join at the top a little bit instead of a gap. They dont seem to be for sale anywhere (I guess not "fashionable" anymore), does anybody know where I could find a pair. Originally paid…
clubcard boost refund question
have searched , but can't find- if i wish to return something i have bought using. clubcard boost double up vouchers on tesco direct, how do i get my refund, will my original points be returned to my clubcard,will the complete doubled up points be given, or will i get either amounts as money? thank you
Tesco Clubcard - Avios - any insider knowledge?
Hi, I have just started a (probably ill-fated:rotfl:) mission to collect Avios. I know the advice has been that if you don't need them immediately, sit on Clubcard points until there is a boost to the standard exchange rate. I believe that there will not be any such offer in the Clubcard 'final boost', and I am a bit…
Park Promotions
I just went for the Park Promotions petunias bargain http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/park-promotions#petuniasurfinia - the website design is the work of a beginner, and they only accept PayPal, but I can bear with them. Just wanted to report that they do add £1.50 postage even though the MSE website says it's…
Tips for going to a clearance warehouse sale?
If you queue for a big warehouse sale, what tips do you all have. Im naturally quite timid and find I'm always 5 paces behind the crowd. What tips do you have so I don't go blind in the rush and I don't get trodden? How do I get what I want before others grab over me and how do I stay focused? In serious need of some pep…
Amazon Locker Returns
It says, to return the item, it needs to be packaged in 30cm by 30cm by 30cm. Can I just wrap the item in some brown paper, would that be enough? I don't have any small boxes to put it in lying around :s
Can I buy a M&S physical gift voucher with a M&S gift card?
I recently got £100 for signing up with M&S bank. I don't shop at M&S so wish to monetize the voucher in some way. Can you buy physical M&S gift vouchers such as card or plastic cards and pay for them with a M&S gift card? The M & S gift card I have is registered to me and gets regular monthly top ups via the bank account…
Mis sold item.. Can I get a refund?
I recently brought a diamonte belt for a wedding dress from a high street wedding shop. It had no price tag but The assistant told me it was £50 which I was unsure about in the first place as thought the price was high but it went well with dress so I went for it. On checking the receipt (after the shop had closed in the…

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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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