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Valuable use of nectar points?
I have £30 worth of nectar points and rarely see any form of boost on these points. The last time was over 6months ago for kids clothes and toys which doesn't suit me. Is there a good way to get value out of them somehow? I used to do the ebay funds transfer and get half back but it seems this is a thing of the past now.…
Floryday or Fashion Mia
Has anyone any experience of Floryday or Fashion Mia? I keep getting pop ups for both of these sites. Prices seem good, but are they genuine? How reliable are they? Quality? Delivery times? Any advice? Tia.
Question about CCTV and self checkout
The ASDA i go to has installed cctv cameras at each of the self checkout tills. There are about 12. The cameras are attached to a monitor above each of the checkout tills. 1. Does this mean that someone is watching each of the individual self checkout cctv cameras as well as all the cameras that are dotted around the shop?…
Best value for money in a Shell shop?
I have £7.50 in Shell vouchers, which must be spent in a shop at a Shell petrol station. Conscious of the fact the most of the stuff in those shops is 50% more expensive than in the supermarket, I was wondering if anyone had any tips for something sensible to buy?
Aldi Wine Online
Aldi's online wine shop will not deliver to Scotland any wine which they retail at less than what would be the cost in Scotland under the minimum price per unit legislation. As the delivery originates in England and that is where the purchase takes place, have Aldi misinterpreted the scope of the legislation? I see that…
Scam Website?
Hello My brother has requested this for his birthday, however I'm not sure about the site. The price seems too good, and there's very little information available on the site. Has anyone bought from rushdeals before, or know a better website where I can get something similar?
Hermes collection
I have a parcel for return to the retailer, and have opted for collection by the Hermes delivery van. I am beginning to wish that I had taken it to the local drop-off shop instead. The retailer instructions are that the parcel is labelled in a particular way (fair enough, but they have provided a sticky return label, so…
Check your receipts
I hope this is the right area to post this but today I bought some items in Superdrug. I have been waiting for the face creams and sun lotions to be on offer (facecreams buy one get one free and sun lotions buy one get one half price). So, I did my shop (buying quite a few to see me through the summer) and noticed that…
Getting the Lowest Price on Amazon
When searching for an item on Amazon, you may, as I often do, is ask for items to be sorted by 'Price:Low to High. This often does not produce the lowest priced items. Try clicking on one or the items displayed and scroll to near the bottom where it shows 'Customers who viewed this item also viewed' Scoll left and right…
Gift card boo boo
Hi All Made a massive boo boo the other day as wanted to purchase a House of Fraser gift card and ended up buying one for Biba. The website did confuse me as this Biba gift card came before the standard House of Fraser ones so I thought they were just using the word 'Biba' to describe the design of the card and didn't…
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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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