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Which opticans give you your prescription?
Hi, Thinking of booking a vision test and also a contact lenses test. I'll probably want to use the results elsewhere, so which opticians just give you the results versus being difficult about it?! I've got a Specsavers, Boots and Asda all close.
Brexit: Duty and Tariffs on goods from EU Retailers
I'm struggling to find any information on this and from my basic understanding from news reports there wouldn't be any additional tariffs or duty on items (except alcohol and tabacco) bought/imported from the EU. A clothing retailer (based in Italy) has started (from 1st January) to put an additional 12% on items of…
Curry's Price Promise
Bought a TV on the 21st via Curry's on line, £579. The TV was then reduced by £100 in the boxing day sale. I contacted Curry's via their online chat and quoted their price promise, this must be done within 7 days of purchase, anyway, £100 coming back to me, nice one. I was under the impression that their price promise was…
Cheapest way to buy a Dyson V7 Trigger? Any codes? Vouchers? Deals etc?
Hi all After a family Christmas taking out the corded Vac every time the kids dropped some Mince Pie crumbs or someone brushed past the Christmas tree and shed White dust on the carpet I now know we need a small hand held Vac. We are members of Which? So did our research on the best handheld Vac. We came to the conclusion…
RE: 3 Pin Low Energy Bulbs BC3 Fittings
Just to thank barmonkey and co for the advice on said closed thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1390345/3-pin-low-energy-bulbs-bc3-fittings/p1 Builders put in three pin fitting earlier in the year and light which blew yesterday evening.Removed the second pin and it worked. Phew 😍
Argos sale-are more items usually added to list come 1st january 21
Hi folks, Was looking at a 3 +2 sofa set at Argos and was hoping they might come down a bit in sale but no, anyone have an idea if further items are usually added to list come the new year sale? Argos Home Milano Leather 2 Seater and 3 Seater Sofa - Ivory
Ladies. Where can I buy REAL LEATHER trousers?
Hi all Wife wanted a pair of leather trousers for Xmas but I couldn’t find any. Saw loads of fake leather, Faux leather etc but no Jeans style (with back pockets etc) REAL LEATHER Tight/Skinny trousers. So, am going to wait until online Boxing Day sales. Please can the ladies of here suggest where I can buy? Please take…
25% off wine?
does anyone know if any supermarkets are doing 25% off wine?
One4All Card 🙄
Have been given one of these bl@@dy things 😣 Can anyone tell me how to use it on the M&S site's payment section please ? It doesn't get accepted into the system in the gift card section, it gets accepted in the usual card section, the number and CVV being accepted - then once clicked it gets a banner saying there's a…
when is a deal not a deal
Sainsbury's was offering 25% off 6 bottles of wine ( or more) when we placed our order on the 13 Dec, but delivery was on the 17th and we didn't get the discount. Contacted customer support to be told read the small print or hyperlink ! The offer has to be on when delivered not when purchased. I thought if it was priced as…
Section 75 credit card protection question from a club
Hi all. My apologies if this topic has been covered before. I am treasurer for a motorcycle touring club; we make no profit, all operations are conducted at cost. We operate a business banking account and collect and then pay consolidated member's monies for foreign tour accommodation by bank transfer in the relevant…
Next VIP slot December 2020
Hi Does anyone know when the VIP slots will be sent out please? Thanks
Fake website? huntersuksale.com
Do a Google search for Hunter wellies, and both hunterboots.com and huntersuksale.com are top hits. But one was created just a few weeks ago (according to Whois Lookup), is full of low-res images, poorly positioned text and logos, and there are is no address, phone number or chat. Also all items are in stock, which is even…
Possible defeat of a delivery agent's three-way verification system - supplier at fault ?
Out of four items in a recent order placed with a prestigous wine supplier (By appointment to HMQ) , all of which were to be delivered to third parties for Xmas. The suppliers chosen delivery agent was DPD (There was no choice). Some rather odd things happened . No 1: One of the items became a missed delivery and the…
Aldi Cedar Myrrh and Black Musk dupe
Hi all, Sorry if this isn’t in the right thread. Aldi has had their Christmas Hotel Collection candles on special buy last week and their candles are usually pretty good dupes for the Jo Malone scents. Can anyone tell me which of the Jo Malone scents would match up to Aldi’s Cedar, Myrrh and Black Musk candle? There is a…
Claiming SHOPMIUM Cashback problem
I have tried to claim the cashback for the 'Free' £2ish Lindt chocolate offer using the Shopmium cashback app. I followed the instructions on the link below and entered the 'MSE' code and the offer is shown in the app. However, when I try to claim the cashback in the app it states "You Have reached the maximum number of…
How to shop for Levis on Amazon?
I find it very hard to find reasonably priced Levi jeans on Amazon, as you have to first select the type (ie, 501, 511, etc), then the size, then you're presented with a long list of the different styles. This then necessitates lots of clicking as you work through each one trying in vain to find one for a resonable priceIs…
Cost of a first-class stamp to rise by 9p to 85p from next year - MSE News
The price of a standard first-class stamp will rise by an inflation-busting 9p in the new year, Royal Mail has announced... Read the full story: 'Cost of a first-class stamp to rise by 9p to 85p from next year' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Debenhams set to close after JD Sports pulls out of rescue talks
Read the full MSE News story: Debenhams set to close after JD Sports pulls out of…
Topshop, Dorothy Perkins and Burton owner goes into administration – your rights
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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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