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Smart TV advice
This may seem a bit of a strange question but where do I get advice about a smart TVs. I guess all the 'big barn' places Comet etc don't have experts to help you just salesmen who can read the info on the card( I can read). I haven't bought a TV in about 12 years ( I have only ever had 5 and I am 66) so really have no idea…
Aquashard gift vouchers
I have booked afternoon tea for 2 at the Shard and need to pay for it. To do so before arrival means buying a gift card from them. The price includes a "discretionary" 12.5% service charge. It isn't very discretionary as you cannot purchase the gift card without the 12.5% added. I am a bit of a tight wad when it comes to…
Help me find dress
I'm looking for a dress for a wedding next week. The only heels I own are grey, I've found this, but the underskirt of the dress is too short. Can you find me something similar where the skirt does not become see through half way down?…
Old photo’s into a photo book?
I have recently met with an 85 year old Aunt who I haven’t seen since I was 2.5years she said. All due to family divorce. I’d like to make her a photo book of my life growing up to include my husband and children. However most of the photo’s are ones that were taken via an instant camera or 35mm etc and I don’t have the…
Which? ? review of TV/DVD combos
I need to buy a 32" TV/DVD combi. Which? has recently reviewed these and I was planning to read their report before making a final decision. Unfortunately my library has stopped subscribing to Which. Please does anyone subscribe/know which sets were their best buys and (perhaps more importantly!) those to avoid?
Photobook deals
Where's good value for photobooks these days? I see the deal at https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/bonusprint but I don;t need an 8- page book and I don't want to spend £25. Probably looking at 20-30 pages. Thanks
Best king sized pocket sprung mattress for around £500?
What are everyone's recommendations at the moment? A few years ago it used to be kozeesleep but look what happened to them!
netbook recommendations
Hi all, I'm in the market for a netbook. I travel a lot so need something small, robust and at a reasonable price. Any recommendations? I generally use it for emails, downloading and/or watching TV and movies (BBC iplayer, Netflix etc), Skype etc. Nothing too demanding. Would prefer something with plenty of storage but…
Transportable storage
I want to have my stuff organised in large draws. However I want these draws to connect or be part of a tower, so that I can transport them easily altogether. The problem with most plastic tower drawers is that they are very flimsy so they cannot be transported. They can be modular, ie they can be placed one on the other…
Kitchen appliances haggling
I'm going to buy an oven, washing machine and dishwasher. I think The appliances I want come to about £1200. How much of a discount in high street shops could I hope to get if I ask nicely?
Engraving at timpsons
I want to have a small engraving on the reverse of a necklace. It's just 3 small letters and 2 numbers. How much would it be?. And can they engrave small surfaces?.
Any Halloween discounts on costumes?
Want to buy a couple Halloween costume this year but couldn't find a good one online at a reasonable price.. Need a little help!
Import charges on shopping?
Hello, if this is not an appropriate place to post, please let me know and delete: I bought an electronic car battery starter from Amazon.co.uk and had no way of knowing that it was coming from the US. I've been charged import fees by FedEx, which I understand from their perspective they are simply doing a job, but the…
John Lewis Clearance
I know theres a John Lewis clearance a couple of times a year, does anyone know when the next one is - I have a feeling it may be November?
EVE, Simba or Leesa Mattress?
https://www.evemattress.co.uk | https://simbasleep.com | https://www.leesa.co.uk EVE: £549 Simba: £599 Leesa: £590 (potentially £490 with promo code) I know this sort of thing is completely individual but I'd like to hear whether you thought this was a good investment? Our mattress isn't that old (about 4 years old) but I…
Air fryer
Has anyone got a reasonably priced air fryer, that they can recommend? I want it for chips, veggie burgers, bhajis etc 😁I wont be cooking meat or fish in it either 😊 I saw the Daewoo 1300W on Amazon for £32.95 inc delivery, but can't make my mind up 🙄
Pressure King Pro Electric Pressure Cooler.
Has anyone bought one of these? If so what do you think of it, and what are the recipes like?
looking to buy a printer with cheap to buy ink cartridges
As the title says. Looking to buy a printer that has cheap ink cartridges to replace.
best value (ink wise) printer / scanner- for large photos
Have about 20 pics I want to print large - A4, maybe even A3...
Buying beds online
Hi all I've seen a few beds I like online, and I know how online sales work, but it feels a big thing to order, then return, if we don't like it in the flesh. Any tips to making a good selection please? Thanks

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Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
If your passport is due for renewal, apply online if you can – it'll save you £12.50. More than 7 million Brits did just that last year – but over 360,000 missed out on savings by using a paper form instead, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its newly boosted 4.8% easy-access saver
If you've got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all, though it's beaten by the top easy-access cash ISAs.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.

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