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Good Morning All, hope that someone out there can help me? Trying to find an email to make a complaint. I know I know.... The only email I can find is for their Monopoly Game. Many thanks
KFC launches new loyalty scheme 'Rewards Arcade' but you're not guaranteed a prize
KFC has launched a new rewards scheme after scrapping its Colonel Club loyalty program in July. Read the full story: KFC launches new loyalty scheme 'Rewards Arcade' but you're not guaranteed a prize If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
amazon prime increase
Can i close my amazon prime account and then sign up again and hence beat the impending price rise?
MSE News: Amazon makes it easier to cancel Prime subscriptions – here's how
Amazon has made ditching your Prime subscription a bit easier by removing a step from the process and updating the wording on its site to make it clearer. Read the full story: 'Amazon makes it easier to cancel Prime subscriptions – here's how' If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Companies overcharging for branded goods on their websites.
Browsing the M & S website I noticed they are now selling branded goods. I was drawn to a White Stuff crossbody bag (Winnie) for £45. I thought I better check the White Stuff site and the bag was there .... for £35! Why the difference? I have contacted M & S online but no-one could offer a sensible answer,. The latest…
M&S Sale
Starts Thursday 21 July
Aveeno money back refunds!
Has anyone successfully received a refund from Aveeno from the promotion that Boots was running a couple of months ago? I filled out the online form and added a copy of my receipt as requested but I never received the payment. No luck with a follow up phone call to them recently nor an email to them either. I didn’t like…
Asda Takeback scheme 10% discount
Just looking at school uniform on Asda website and seen they are doing a recycling deal called Takeback. https://takeback.george.com/ If you parcel up unwanted items and deposit them you get a 10% discount off other purchases. Not sure how many times you can do it. Minimum parcel must contain 10 items. Clothing can be…
Jacamo
Ok I have account with jacamo £400 limit. I got a refund for item and now my available spend is £600 so what happens here. I actually have more available then my actual limit. Has anyone ever had this happen.. thanks for reading guys.
Latest Flavourly beer offer
Managed to blag the Flavourly £24 for 24 craft beers (free delivery) offer with the MSE code so its still available today
Bought a tent that does not work
Bought a tent from a big store. Its been a nightmare since it arrived and this companies customer service is non exisitent? The product is faulty and not fixed. I have asked for a replacement and they have not responded. I am thinking of trying to cancel my payment on the credit card, dump the tent and buy another one. Has…
Online order, company now want more money
Hi all, hoping someone can help. I placed an order online with a reputable company yesterday; all went through ok but they emailed me a few hours later to say that the website had had a glitch and incorrectly priced the goods. They now want the extra money before processing the order. Do I have to pay up or is this their…
Exchange without receipt - Primark
Hello. Last weekend I bought two hoodies from Primark. Unfortunately, one was the wrong size. Primark are refusing to exchange the incorrect item for one in the correct size due to my not having the receipt, EVEN THOUGH my credit card receipt proves I purchased the item at the store. I've written to their head office, who…
Everything5pounds
Urged on by the latest email from MSE, I went on the site for Everything5pounds almost as soon as the email arrived. It may be cheap but everything that I looked at was only available in very small sizes 6/8/10. Being a size 14/16 it was about half an hour that I will never get back again. Have others had the same…
Shoppix app Login Failure
Has anyone else recently been logged out of Shoppix App and despite receiving emails, the app says my email/ password is not recognised?? I’ve got approx £60 in funds accumulated and really would like this after all I did put in the work. Have those who experienced this previous get it resolved and still had access to the…
Dryer recall
Hi, My (b class) tumble dryer is subject to a recall. They are offering a c class as a replacement. With current energy prices, I'm worried this will cost more to run. So my questions are... 1. Is there much difference in cost of running the B class vs C class? 2. Should I just be grateful I'm going to get a replacement,…
Amazon Prime Puzzling!
Given the latest news and impending price hike I find the advice from MSE puzzling. Suggesting that people who will not be able to accommodate the price increase should consider cancelling their subscription as they prioritise in the current circumstance makes a great deal of sense, but then I’m troubled with the other…
When did you last haggle?
When did you last haggle? How did it go?
Audible tricks, including £3.99 month membership – blog discussion
Audible can be costly, but an easy trick to instantly slash even this to £3.99. Plus there are hacks to get completely free Audible audiobooks, slash the cost of specific audiobooks by buying a Kindle book first and borrow digital copies of audiobooks for free via local libraries. Read the full blog: Audible MoneySaving…
MSE News: McDonald's raises the price of cheeseburgers from 99p to £1.19
McDonald's has today raised the price of its iconic cheeseburger by 20p – the first price hike the burger's seen in over 14 years. Read the full story: 'McDonald's raises the price of cheeseburgers from 99p to £1.19 – here's what you need to know' If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.

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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.
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 Payments 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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