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What's your tactic for avoiding salesperson pressure?
As a teenager I was a terrible pushover and frequently let salespeople on commission pressure me into making purchases I wouldn't have otherwise. One time it was a man in the forecourt of a shopping centre who stopped me from walking by and immediately started showing me a range of makeup he was selling. He finished by…
Paypal CREDIT - the get 20 quid when you spend 40 quid offer
Received an email couple of days ago from Paypal with subject "Get 20 quid on us! Be one of the first 5K new customers to use PayPal Credit before 14 September". I've been accepted for Paypal credit and was able to book a hotel room for just over 40 quid using Paypal CREDIT. It seems the same offer has been around as far…
M&S Sofa Sale?
Does anybody know when M&S usually run their 20% off furniture events?
Shoppix App login issues
looking for help, I have been using shoppix and receipt hog for a while now with no problems But the shoppix app has logged me out and now I keep getting wrong email,password even tho I know its the right one when trying to log in it says first time using Facebook to change the settings within the app , and again I have…
M&S Final Reductions
70% (up to) yellow stickers, non-returnable starts tomorrow Thursday 12th. There won’t be a 90% off. This is FINAL reductions
Door bell camera
Hi there, Can anyone recommend a good alternative to the Ring door bell camera that also has free subscription on the App? Thanks.
Sutton seeds plants
I placed an order for the deal of 72 plants for £20 in April & despite several emails I still haven’t got them, has anyone else received theirs?
The seven top MoneySaving tricks and tips this MSE editor learned in seven years at MSE
This week, after seven years, almost 400 weekly emails, three general elections, Brexit and a pandemic, I’m hanging up my MoneySavingExpert boots. I’ve learned lots as a journalist here, but even more about saving money, so before I go, I wanted to share some of my favourite tips - the ones I tell people about when they…
Boots Advantage Card
Just been told that from next week Boots are following Tesco lead and giving lower prices on some products if you have a current Advantage Card. Not sure on the range yet
Fan For The Home - Wrong Again
So for some reason, I always seem to get wrong fans when purchasing them. These fans look all good on the listings, until i set them up and all they do is blow around warm air.... What fans/air conditioners do you guys use, which blows out ice cold air and cools you down? Hopefully through all these recommendations, I can…
Cashback apps
How would you report a cashback app? Are they regulated anywhere? (Like trading standards for eg?)
Demand for duty and VAT
I ordered from the EU back in April, the cost was £134.81 of which £22.49 was VAT. The items were delivered with no hold or delay or charge at customs. I returned one of the items valued at £44 I now receive a demand from DHL for £57.88 for import VAT and fees. I was below the £135 threshold The items were delivered with…
Gardening Express - ignoring refund requests
Hello, I placed an order two moths ago with Gardening Express. At the time they said it would be 15 days for delivery - fine. That came and went and I emailed to enquire, no response. Eventually I went on their Facebook page to see they had just started doing updates and had been emailing updates to a select few. FAst…
MEX REWARDS
Hi there, Had a cold caller at my house (Nottingham area) offering a free MEX Reward which supposed to give you discount for major retailers. You get an app and you just scan it as you shop! It costs £5 a month or if you switch to one of their utilities providers you get it for free! I went through with it giving some of…
Wowcher,also known has Living Social
Above company which goods difficult to get refund
Has anyone heard of Waitrose lucky bags or veg boxes
I was talking to someone the other day and they mentioned that Waitrose do these 'lucky' bags of near the end shelflife foods for £5 but you dont know what you are getting. She said there are veg boxes too. I can believe the veg boxes as other supermarkets do them. But these lucky bags ????. Has anyone heard of these. She…
Boots return process for online purchases collected in store?
I've just ordered something from Boots, for collection in-store, but have realised that I've ordered the wrong thing. I can't find a way to cancel the order. Does anyone know what the Boots returns process is for online purchases which are collected in-store?
Is there any sort of app/software that tracks when websites update their stock?
I hate missing a sale haha, or when you find an discounted item and your size is out of stock because you were too late. Has anyone heard of anything like this existing? Like where you would maybe receive a notification when items in your size came in stock, across websites you've set? Maybe I'm just dreaming haha,…
Is kashback.com scam or legit?
I came across it - they promise 15% of my friends' cashback, that's awasome in comparison with the others i'm using (topcashback and quidco). I've made a small purchase for £2 and got cashback, but still afraid about bigger transactions. Has anyone used them?
Customs charges for online order from EU?
Does the Royal Mail charge any fees for collecting import duties from the EU? I bought some clothing from an online retailer and have the option of forwarding the package with UPS or another carrier which will likely come through the Royal Mail. Edited to add: Found something of an answer from Google. The Royal Mail…

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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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