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Archives for February 2019

Shop Not Displaying Prices
My local store & Post Office has a nasty habit of not displaying prices on the goods that they sell. The don't have a price on the items & don't have a shelf edge price on most of the stuff they sell. It is really annoying when you get to the till & they scan the item & it is £2.00 more that you thought it should be. I…
NHS prescriptions goes up to £9 in April. Buy a digital £10.40 pm prepayment cert to save
A prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) lets you get as many NHS prescriptions as you need for a set price. If you regularly pay prescription charges, a PPC could save you money. The prescription charge in England is £8.80 per item, increasing to £9 on 1 April 2019 A PPC costs: £29.10 for 3 months £104 for 12 months…
Chargeback Payment Protection advice please
About to sign contact & pay deposit for new kitchen to local independent company, I’m researching what payment protection is available in the hopefully unlikely circumstance that the company goes bust. As the total cost is more than £30k 😱, section 75 CCA is not applicable. Section 75a would involve taking out a specific…
You can now buy F&F clothing online at Next !
From their facebook page: F&F 10 mins · Haven’t you heard? You can now shop F&F online at next.co.uk. Head there now for your fave pieces. https://www.next.co.uk/shop/brand-ff-0#1_0
Magazine subscriptions why so expensive
Just seen the latest advert for a magazine subscriptions build the terminator OK for the first issue £1.99 then £8.99 an issue you buy 120 issues that works out at over £1000 to build the model is the model you build rearly worth £1000 I don't think it is probably made in China cheaply
Stamp prices to increase next month - MSE News
The price of standard first and second-class stamps will increase by 3p each at the end of March, Royal Mail has announced...Read the full story: 'Stamp prices to increase next month' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Advice please: TouchNote now have expiry dates on credits.
Hi, I'm just asking for some advice here. I purchased a bundle of TouhNote (UK site) Credits a few years ago - around 2013. TouchNote are a company that will let you send physical postcards to anyone in the world for 1 credit a piece via their app or website. I am about half-way through my credits as I don't have many…
as anyone heard of this card
sorry if this is in the wrong place but iv never heard of this card does anyone know if it works and is it worth buying https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07F1S95Q9?!!!!!ootd-deals-21&linkCode=df5
Zeek user left out of pocket? Here's what you can try - MSE News
Users of online gift card marketplace Zeek have been left in limbo as the company remains in receivership, with some claiming to be hundreds of pounds out of pocket - here's what to try if you're affected...Read the full story: 'Zeek user left out of pocket? Here's what you can try' Click reply below to discuss. If you…
Where to buy packs of small plasters
I cannot find anywhere someone that sells packs of the small platers size 4 x 2 which are idea for small cuts, especially on fingers, toes or on your hand You can buy packs of plasters that have a variety of sizes, but none with just the small ones. The round corn plasters do not suit. Can someone point me in the right…
Morrisons orchid sale
I bought today 2 dendrobium orchids at morrisons in Knottingley for £1 they were £15 before. They even have still some flowers
Love 2 Shop vouchers - Superdrug
Superdrug will no longer accept Love 2 Shop vouchers from 1 March 2019
everything £5
was tempted by last weeks mse newsletter to buy from this company, wish i hadnt. i bought what looked like a pair of leather shoes turned out to be plastic. if i return them i have to pay for trackable delivery so its not worth posting back to get refund. very dissapointed with this company and wont be buying again.
Money Mantras Card forum discussion
This thread is specifically to discuss the Free Money Mantras Card guide. To reply or discuss the article, just click reply. Thanks
Bicester Village v Ashford (Ralph Lauren)
Has anyone been to both? I want to get some polo shirts from Ralph Lauren for my kids. Does anyone know if the prices are the same at both locations, or if they're cheaper at one compared to the other?
Currys two year warranty
Hello, Bought an HP Omen gaming (desktop) PC from Currys about a month ago and took the two year warranty for £160. Since then I registered the PC with HP to find out they do a two year (return to base) for £50. I wondered if the Currys warranty is worth the extra. I only need it for hardware failure as I can fix virus and…
Kids Kindle Fire
Not sure if this is the right place for this thread, but I bought a kid kindle fire a year ago and now the free subscription is up. I have cancelled it but I am wondering what free things (if any) are available on it?
Marks and Spencer closures
Hi sadly our M and S closes 4th May and I wondered if anyone had experience of a closure, do they do massive reductions or just reduce the amount of stock going in?
Gift card marketplace Zeek warns it's looking for a buyer - MSE N
Online gift card marketplace Zeek has confirmed it's looking for a buyer, as some users complain they haven't received payments for gift cards they've sold - with some claiming to be hundreds of pounds out of pocket...Read the full story: 'Gift card marketplace Zeek warns it's looking for a buyer as users complain of late…
Sainsbury's Swipe and Win
I remember Sainsbury's Swipe and Win used to be every year at first week of February. Is it not happening this year?

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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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