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Archives for June 2016

Oxfam - buy some poo (a serious post)
Ok, this won't be for everyone I appreciate. The way I see it is that a lot of us get rubbish presents and, for £9 this present will (hopefully!) generate a smile from the recipient and a sense of warmth in the knowledge that they have done some good. They sell lots of other gifts if you don't like this one 👍…
Mulberry Sale (on line)
Firstly I do appreciate that these are not cheap, even at their reduced prices BUT if you are in the market for a designer purse then these are of exceptional quality and good value. I say value - it's all relative. http://www.mulberry.com/shop/women/sale/sale-bags/mini-lily-midnight-blue-mirror-metallic-leather Various…
Austin Reed Savile Row Suit £500 off
Hi all, First post so be kind! :) Wanted to share my purchase from Austin Reed on Regent Street's store last week. As you may know they recently went into administration. I got my hands on a 100% wool suit by a Savile Row tailor (Chester Barrie) that was £795 down to £295. Not sure how much longer the store will be open…
MoneyClub1988 - anyone joined?
Anyone know anything about this https://www.moneyclub1988 - just had a cold call, I didnt sign up!
Next M&s sale????
Anyone know when the M&S sale starts
GreasyPalm, where are you?
Apologies for raising this in this Forum but I couldn't find a more appropriate one. Does anyone know, please, if the 'cash back' site GreasyPalm is still in operation? All my attempts to log in or contact them have failed. TIA Cheers Chris
Receipt Hog 2016 thread.
I could not see anything on here about Receipt hog but though it was a good idea to start a thread on them. Receipt hog are a app base thing where you upload your receipts from loads of stores and when you get to a set amount you can then exchange your points for Amazon gift vouchers or paypal payments. I have been using…
Bonus Card, More, Nectar, Clubcard etc... what gives you more?
with so many loyalty cards on the market I wanted to ask fellow money savers, which cards gives you the best value back?
£2.00 Shower Heads
Aqualogic have got some water saving shower heads reduced from £15.00 to £2.00, and you get a free gift sent with each order too :) aqualogicwc.co.uk/store/summer-sale/
Next Summer Sale 16th July 6am
Ive had a few PM's asking about Next summer sale. Its on the 16th July at 5AM. Airport stores are on the Friday. Although a bit early to say for sure , the online sale is going to be massive. Stores are being asked to send a lot of old stock back to the warehouse, it is easier and cheaper to process in the warehouse than…
MSE News: 1,000s of Argos store card holders due refund
Argos has announced it's set aside £30m to compensate some of its store card customers after late-payment overcharging...Read the full story: '1,000s of Argos store card holders due refund after late-payment overcharging' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how…
Which watch should i get? (under £300)
Hi all I unfortunately lost my day to day use Hugo Boss this week and cant decide what to go for. I like slim/non bulky watches and dont mind a fashion watch, but will they last? My Hugo Boss was 10 years old and never had a problem. The other watches i have is a Rado and very old Citizen. Budget is under £300 just looking…
Best jeans for ladies
I am finding it surprisingly frustrating to find a pair of good quality basic denim jeans. Spent the whole of today scouring the usual shops - Next, M&S, Debenhams, Monsoon, the posh franchises at the Co-op. There wasn't a single pair to suit me. Plenty of cropped, or skinny, or low waisted, or slashed, or dark denim, or…
return opened next shirts
i needed to get a long shirt but got a regular length shirt by mistake was wondering if next will take the open packet shirt back?
Has anyone used Receipt Hog?
Afternoon Forumites! :) I'm writing a blog about mobile app Receipt Hog and was wondering if anyone had used it? How much have you cashed out? Would be great to get some feedback - responses may be used in a blog. Thanks :j:j
When will bhs sales start?
Sad to hear about the closing down of bhs stores, does anyone know when the sales will start? We are looking at buying a house next year so getting items for a home now cheaper would be great starts? Thanks
Next summer sale 2016
Hi the Next summer sale should be on the 16th July 2016!:j
NEXT summer sale
Does the NEXT summer sale start in June or July?
BHS sad news but great bargains
It's really sad to hear about BHS and the stores closing and all those people loosing their jobs. But with sadness comes bargains, I went today and bought a Joseph Joseph advanced chopping board for £36. Post your bargains!
MSE News: BHS holding 'closing sales' as it shuts up shop – what it means for you
BHS will be holding ‘closing sales’ over the coming weeks after it was confirmed the company is going into liquidation...Read the full story: 'BHS holding 'closing sales' as it shuts up shop – what it means for you' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…

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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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