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Amazon prime
If I sign up for Amazon Prime 30-day free trial, am I correct in thinking a lot of items purchased may still charge for delivery? And how would you know before you sign up which items would be charged postage, or is that not possible.
Dell laptop cashback promotion March 2022
Apologies if this is in wrong section! I bought a Dell laptop from Currys with £150 cashback to be reclaimed from Dell, between 14 to 45 days after purchase. The Currys website had the link for this on the laptop page. Comes time to claim, Currys have removed the link and I have been going around in circles trying to get…
Spotted any deals that turned out to be April Fools jokes?
If you've spotted a deal online/instore or received an email, only to find out it was an April Fools joke, please share it here. Thank you.
Seen any Easter bargains?
There are Easter crafts for £1 at Hobbycraft. There are £1.50 Easter mugs, £1 toy bunnies and other things at Poundland. (Apparently the rabbit cake stand is out of stock now.) If you're somebody who buys decorations and treats specially for Easter, what deals have you spotted?
Made.com - your experience
Hello I’ve seen some nice looking items at made.com, but the reviews/ratings on Trustpilot are really shocking (below 2/5 on average). I’m really torn - Trustpilot usually seem quite reliable, but if made.com are really as terrible as the reviews suggest, I doubt they’d still be in business. Any views, experiences or…
Completesavings
So I always thought this was a scam/pyramid scheme style website. Well just found out how insanely good it is for cashback. I have to wonder what is the catch here? I'm getting a £16 welcome bonus, £15 monthly bonus (as I understand this there is no minimum amount to get the monthly bonus?) and then 10% cashback on almost…
Shade station
Ok so I just ordered some raybans with etched lenses from shade station, and pay for delivery for Tuesday. But thinking about it what’s the chance of getting them as they need to make my prescription and I’m under the impression that only Rayban can etch them .. or would they have the lenses in stock not sure how it works.…
Email for Surf/Unilever
Hi does anyone know who to complain to about Surf washing machine pods? They are ,Unilever. They only seem to do Twitter or phone calls. Thanks
New barcoded stamps before price rise
Looks like the royal mail website have started selling the new barcoded stamps at current 1st and 2nd class prices. It's free delivery over 50 pounds, so there's an opportunity for a few weeks to stock up before the price rise in April and not have the hassle of having to swop from the old style stamps to the new.
Can you buy instore at B&Q and pay for it to be delivered ?
sorry if this is in the wrong section i was unsure which area to post it in, but i dont have a car at the moment and i was needed some plants and things from b&Q and wondered if you can buy them in store and pay to have them delivered direct from the store? thanks for any reply
John Lewis scraps its historic 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price pledge: here's all you need to know
John Lewis & Partners has scrapped its almost century old 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price promise after the retailer said only 1% of customers were taking advantage of it. Read the full story here: 'John Lewis scraps its historic 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price pledge - here's all you need to know' Click reply below to…
1921 Census
The government has sold living peoples personal data to FINDMYPAST.CO.UKThis is the first national census data that has not been freely available to anyone interested - without having to visit National Archives Instead - you have to pay between £2.50 and £3.50 per page/document to "find my past" and for anyone who has…
Shoppix issues.
Are they still going as i got enough points for a itunes voucher well over a week ago and still not got it by email and as ive never had any issues with them i am a little worried that they are still going. They have always sent vouchers by email the next working day. i have emailed them with no luck so has anyone heard…
Online retailer Studio to appoint administrators - what it means for orders and returns
Online retailer Studio, which has just over 2 million UK customers, is to appoint administrators "as soon as reasonably practicable" after failing to secure a £25 million loan needed to stay afloat... Read the full story: Online retailer Studio to appoint administrators - what it means for orders and returns If you haven’t…
Amazon click and collect ?
Have used Amazon click and collect for items under £20 previously without problem but today I'm getting the message 'cannot fulfil, please choose alternative address/hub' but I get the same message whichever local address I try. It clearly states on the product page that item is eligible but once in checkout it won't work.…
Sage kitchen appliances (food processors, blenders, cookers etc) going out of business?
Anyone trying to buy quite a few of Sage's various cooking appliances will have found that for several weeks they've been out of stock on the Sage website and everywhere else. It's also become impossible to order various spare parts, which is even more worrying. Sage themselves won't say what's going on, and have no idea…
Argos Prices - astronomical price rises
Argos sent a payday and Nectar point deal through over this weekend, so I was looking forward to being able to get the habitat ceiling fan £55 it's been in my basket for a long time now. It wasn't on offer I checked it last night for stock and thought I would order it today and its gone up to £80. I had another item in the…
M & S final reductions
Hi Does anyone have an idea when the M & S sale will go to final reductions (I think this is up to 90%) ? Thank you
HELP please!
I am trying to find a phone number (or way of contacting) for AMAZON customer services. I have tried everything to contact them but got nowhere :'(
Bic Highlighter Grip Assorted Fluorescent Highlighters 5 pack
At Wilko. Doesn’t allow me to post the link for some reason. Only £2. Cheapest I’ve seen it. In store only. edit: link is https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/bic-highlighter-grip-assorted-fluorescent-highlighters-5-pack/p/0470676

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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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