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Archives for May 2017

Desigual womens bag
I'm looking to buy a desigual womens bag for a friend. Does anyone know when is the best time to buy and what sort of discount Desigual normally do? thanks.
Lidl offers
I've been looking to buy a Crivit pop-up beach shelter from Lidl. It was on sale/in offer leaflet for Northern Ireland a couple of weeks ago but not here in England! Does anyone know if/when it will be available here, yes I keep an eye on the online leaflets.
Nectar card holders lose points after 'technical glitch'
A "technical glitch' has resulted in some Sainsbury's shoppers seeing points disappear from their Nectar account. If you're a Nectar cardholder, check your account now - though Nectar has promised the mistake will be fixed and any lost points restored.. Read the full story: 'Nectar card holders lose points after 'technical…
Is it Better to Buy a Tablet & PC Gear at Amazon or John Lewis?
I've recently been scouting for PC monitors and a Surface Pro 4 at John Lewis, Currys and Amazon. The general feedback is that JL is definitely better than Currys, often highly recommended by those sharing their opinion. If the prices are all the same then it's a no brainer, but what if Amazon is much cheaper than JL ……
Ring.com
Has anyone else here experienced ordering a video doorbell via ring.com? When you go on the website, the prices are in £'s and the contact number at the bottom is a UK number. The shipping FAQ's don't mention anything about the products being shipped from overseas. I got a code for £30 off on the ring.com website. With…
Tesco App - Free Delivery, No Minimum Spend (Glitch?)
Hey seen this on Facebook, Tesco has an app called Tesco Now which its testing in London. it has free delivery and no minimum spend - so can order just one item you have to read instructions to get the app as its a bit tricky. Glitch?
MSE News:MSE investigation reveals John Lewis IS 'knowingly undersold'
John Lewis's famous 'Never Knowingly Undersold' policy has been called into question after it failed to reduce the price of a wide range of products it was aware were being sold cheaper elsewhere, a MoneySavingExpert.com investigation reveals...Read the full story: 'MSE investigation reveals John Lewis IS 'knowingly…
Will there be another Tesco Boost event (double points)
I've been holding out to buy something from Tesco Direct, anyone know if there's going to be another event where it allows you to double up for voucher value? TIA
Has Anyone Heard of kodakscanner.co.uk?
Hi, Unsure if I'm on correct thread but I couldn't find anywhere else to post this! I bought a couple of reduced price Barbour items from this site tonight, in hindsight I think this may be a scam site as there were no contact details for the company and it looks like a third party payment collection site was used. I paid…
Boots Advantage Card Stocard.
Sorry if this is in the wrong place. Saved all my loyalty cards to my phone as per MSE e-mail (Stocard) Tried to use it in Boots this morning and was told Head Office has told them not to accept it. Anyone else had this problem?
Morrisons saver stamps no longer redeemable for cash?
For the past few years I have saved Morrisons stamps and either used them for the Christmas dinner shop or cashed them in if we were visiting somebody for dinner. I noticed early this year they had changed the cards but thought nothing of it. Anyway, I was reading the T&Cs on the new card and it says not redeemable for…
Inspired by the Deals Hunters
As I don't have a Twitter or Facebook account I thought I'd post here as I can't add to the Deal Hunters comments! Sainsbury's bath creme 9p/100ml Sainsbury's Shower creme 18p/100 ml Sainsbury's White hand wash 20p/100ml Apart from the viscosity of each I can't tell the difference! I use bath creme to top up the hand wash…
ALLdeal.co.uk
Has anybody bought anything from this company ? They have promising deals but I could not find any reviews anywhere.
Choosey card offer problems
In this weeks MSE email there's a card offer from Choosey and link. When I decided which card to buy only A5 in the offer I can't get to the next page to add a message, I'm not doing a video message just hoping to personalise it with recipients name. Please help, I am using an iPad so hope it's not that causing the…
One app to replace ALL your loyalty cards
This thread is specifically to discuss any feedback on the Stocard loyalty card app, and any others you've used. Loyalty Card App You can also join in a Loyalty Card article discussion plus discussions about boosting your Nectar points , Boots Advantage Card points, and Airmiles. To discuss or ask a question about 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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