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Archives for January 2019

Not fit for a purpose return
Hi everyone! Hope someone might be able to help me. i bought a Monsoon jacket from Very in October. The jacket was worn maybe for a full month since i bought it, as i don't go out much. last week i noticed that the left side was damaged from the contact with my bag. i contacted Monsoon, but its been a week with no responce…
Charity Shop CD and DVD purchases
I am of 'mature' years and find bending down to see the bottom shelves in any shop tricky these days and I cannot help but notice that almost all charity shops seem to put their CD and DVD collection low down or actually on the floor. Not all of them are obscure titles and artists, some items are relatively modern and…
13 charity-shop bargain hunting tricks blog discussion
'There's been a surge in donations to charity shops this month, with the 'Marie Kondo' effect at least partly responsible. Charities want you to take advantage - so we've rounded up our top tricks and tips to help you find the best items...' Read MSE Jenny's full blog: '13 charity-shop bargain hunting tricks'
Tesco Clubcard Rewards savings not as high as advertised
For many years, my wife has used Tesco Clubcard vouchers to buy a years's subscription to Good Housekeeping. This has always been much cheaper than simply paying the Good Housekeeping renewal price. This year, it will cost £26 to renew directly. Tesco is offering to exchange 50p of vouchers into £1.50. However this year…
Amazon kindle unlimited free for 30 days question
So I understand amazon kindle unlimited is £7.99 per month, but there’s an offer of 30 days free and then a recurring £7.99 charge monthly afterwards until cancelled. So am I able to sign up for the free 30 days and then cancel on say the 25th day for and not have to pay for the next month? Thanks all
Tiffany Ceiling Lamps
Im looking for some Tiffany Ceiling lamps and have seen some lovely ones online at https://www.tiffanylightingcompany.co.uk/ But Ive seen some pretty bad reviews and searching around, their fb page looks a bit suspect with one over enthusiastic customer singing their praises Has anyone used this company before? Or can…
Amazon Prime - is this a new trick? If so, heads up
I bought a few items today, and as usual they tried to get me to sign up for Prime to get free delivery, even though the order was more than £20 on eligible items so was free delivery anyway. As I proceeded to checkout, a screen popped up asking me if I wanted to sign up for Prime. The trick was that the middle of the…
Boots Advantage Card Points
Just writing this as a little warning to everyone! I had over £50 worth of points on my Boots card but I lost it a while ago, since I wasnt going to be getting anything big for a while I wasnt concerned and then kind of forgot! Come to finding it again and they have wiped out and customer services wont reinstate them. Just…
Wowcher/Groupon Mattress
Not sure if I’m posting this in the right place, but.... We need a new mattress, there always SEEMs to be good deals on these sites but has anyone had a mattress off them and we’re they any good? TIA!
Radflek FREE Radiator Packs
I kept refreshing the page and noticed the link was available around 10 or so seconds before 1pm. I was able to complete the form and press submit in around 15-20 seconds (using a PC), so at around 13:00:15, and was still not able to get a hold of one of the free radiator packs. To me, they went VERY VERY quickly - quicker…
M&S final sale?
Any idea when is M&S 90% off sale?
Self-employed discounts
In addition to Booker / Makro / Costco, are there any other companies that offer discounts for the self employed business owner?
Wombling 2019
Hi all - a successor thread to the Wombling 2018 thread So a couple of people do....
Amazon deliveries.
Want to order an item off Amazon that’s sold by a third party but fulfilled by Amazon. It’s about the size of a small airline carry on case and weighs around 5kg with a value of £325. As I’m not going to be at home when they deliver they’ll almost certainly try a neighbor. Thing is I live in a mansion block where there’s a…
Topcashback and Quidco merger 'may lead to lower cashback rates' - MSE News
Topcashback’s proposed purchase of Quidco may lead to lower cashback rates for shoppers, the competition watchdog has said...Read the full story: 'Topcashback and Quidco merger 'may lead to lower cashback rates'' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Fraudulent site?
I've found plenty of bargains on the site http://www.bcvn.org.uk which makes me suspicious to whether it's a scam! Any way to find out?
Top Clubcard offer suspended AGAIN weeks before it's set to be scrapped - MSE News
Tesco's popular Clubcard offer with train-booking website RedSpottedHanky has been suspended for the second time, with just a few weeks to go until it's set to be scrapped for good – and there's no clear timeframe on when it will be back...Read the full story: 'Top Clubcard offer suspended AGAIN weeks before it's set to be…
Extending Tesco clubcard vouchers
On the mse website it says to extend a voucher as you come close to the expiry date you can “Make a small purchase on the Clubcard Boost* partner voucher exchange site (not in store or on other Tesco websites) and the remaining balance is credited back to your Clubcard account as points. They'll then be reissued as new…

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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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