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Archives for August 2019

Can anyone remember how we collected Bonus Bonds?
I was going through my receipts folder tonight and found a Comet receipt and the purchase was paid with Bonus Bonds for almost £80. It rung a very distant bell but I can't think where I would have got the Bonus Bonds from. Can anyone remember if they were on offer maybe for purchases over a certain amount or something like…
Where has the carpet shampoo gone?
Few years back bought some bissell advanced from home bargains. Now I can’t even find vax in the supermarkets. What’s going on?
M&S Little Shop Collectables
M&S Little Shop Collectables The collectables is a range of twenty five miniature figurines of M&S’ best-known grocery products One free Collectable will be available to customers for every £20 they spend (after any applicable discounts and exclusions) in one transaction in the food hall. They are now giving them away with…
Question about collecting goods from stores
Just out if curiosity if I was to buy something and pay online and collect it from my local argos / asda / Tesco etc does the store receive any credit if not all from the sale or are you basically just collecting what you've ordered online?
Money Moral Dilemma: Should I tell the retailer my payment didn't go through?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I purchased a £130 pair of running shoes online and paid via PayPal. I received an order confirmation and a separate payment confirmation from PayPal. The payment appeared in my bank account as a pending transaction, and I got the running shoes - but after two weeks the bank…
Sainsbury's Home sale
We've spotted that the Sainsbury's Home sale will be starting in store from Wed 21 Aug, with up to 50% off selected homeware items and up to 30% off selected electricals. Eg, a Tefal frying pan for £10 (norm £20). Sale ends Sun 29 Sep.
Can this price be right? BARGAIN!
UPDATE - TURNS OUT IT WAS A SCAM WEBSITE Never mind
Need a Nintendo Switch, is the shop Electrade 247 worth the risk?
Hi everybody. My son wants a Nintendo Switch and I promised him one for his birthday. I've been trying to find the best deal because they are an expensive piece of kit. The best price I have found is from a shop called "Electrade 247" who are charging £201.59 for the standard, basic machine. The next best deal is Curry's…
Primark is it a good shop?
I 'm thinking about making a trip to Primark,the nearet to me is half an hour on a train,so I would like to know peoples thoughts on Primark's stock before I decide if I should make the trip. I'm a carer so on a limited budget as I look after my mum,who I would like to get new clothes for,she's bed bound and so I would…
alton towers
does anyone know if you can use your tesco clubcard vouchers to redeem an alton towers ticket, then use a 2 for 1 voucher (like the ones you find on a cereal packet) against that?
Online return policy
Hi I wonder if anyone can advise me on online return policies. I understood that you had the right to return most items bought online, but a company where I want to buy a dress from say they will only give you store credit. They only have an online store! It's quite an expensive dress for a wedding and there's a chance it…
John Lewis have changed their mind on price match
Hello :) I had a price match request approved a week or so ago by John Lewis, on an item from Dunelm that I hadn't yet bought. Because they said yes they would refund the difference, I went ahead and bought the item from John Lewis. It was delivered yesterday and I was happy with it so I sent them all the info they…
Nectar points - best value when redeeming?
I have Nectar points. I have never redeemed them. However, I am wondering if I should use them for shopping at Sainsbury or are there better offers on the Nectar website? I do shop at Argos and on eBay, but more so at Sainsburys. They have a tie up with LNER, so not sure if I should get a train ticket as a treat.
Charged customs duty on small HK/China purchase
I ordered something from HK/China at £26. In the post today came a request for customs duty and an administration charge of £12. With these charges, it is way over the value of the item. Royal mail says that they will return to sender after 21 days. Has anyone had this before? Can I just ignore and have it returned to the…
Has anyone used Anpro-Tek.com to get free product before?
Hi, Has anyone used Anpro-Tek before to get free product My cousin bought my little ones some presents from Amazon and when they arrived there was a little card in there saying replace and refund service, claim you free product with this website http://anpro-tek.com/submit/ on there. After filling in details and choosing…
Chart DVDs for Hospital Children’s Ward
My young daughter recently shaved her hair off raising funds for The Brain Tumour Charity and the hospital Neuro Ward she has spent most of the last year on. The ward are unable to accept cash donations so we thought about buying some chart DVDs for the kids to enjoy. In a bid to get as many as we can could anybody…

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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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