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Next Sale
Does anyone know when the Next sale might be?
Carrier bags
Morrison's has announced it is planning to drop all bag for life bags that are plastic switching to strong paper ones after a trial. They claim will reduce plastic use but my point for discussion is surely that will involve more lorries to transport as paper bags weigh more than plastic ones hence heavier loads & larger…
summer clothing reduced but when and where?
i know many stores start doing reductions on summer clothing, but anyone know any dates for these reductions? I know the supermarkets often start soon.
Watch out for Amazon now hiking prices without telling you!
If you added items to your basket on Amazon, then "saved till later", Amazon used to tell you if prices changed. Suddenly, the items in my basket that I saved till later have all gone up in price. The new price does not show in the saved till later, but only when you add it to your basket and go to buy it. It is really…
Denby ovenware contradictory advice on website
I was looking at some oven dishes on the Denby Pottery sitehttps://www.denbypottery.com/collectors/cooking-serving-dish/001012289 The Description states: The Care & Use states: So I read the description and thought "that's great!", but then the care info completely contradicts it. Has anybody had any issues with using this…
Post Office to close its online shop - where else can you buy stamps online? MSE News
The Post Office is to close its online shop at the end of the month, meaning you'll need to go to one of its branches in person to buy its products - but if you want to buy stamps online, there are still plenty of other options.. Read the full story: 'Post Office to close its online shop - where else can you buy stamps…
What is sufficient I.D
Please can anyone help me with this matter, I have never had a passport and neither do I have a driving license so the only official I.D I have is my freedom pass, which was issued to me by the local council and has a photo of myself on it, is this acceptable as I.D, any answers would be most appreciated.
Morrison's staff discount England
Does the staff discount card work for buying alcohol in England?
13 charity-shop bargain hunting tricks blog discussion
'There's been a surge in donations to charity shops this month, with the 'Marie Kondo' effect at least partly responsible. Charities want you to take advantage - so we've rounded up our top tricks and tips to help you find the best items...' Read MSE Jenny's full blog: '13 charity-shop bargain hunting tricks'
Recycling Glass Bottles
For those of you old enough to remember when we used to take the bottles back to the local corner shop or back to the Corona delivery van and get a few pence back per bottle for them, just got me thinking why can't we start a trend like this in big name supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, etc? This could encourage…
Intu Trafford Centre Administration
So it has just been announced that the Trafford Centre has gone into administration. Usually when this happens, gift cards are no longer redeemable. I was given a couple of gift cards around January for the Trafford Centre, but given the lockdown, I have been unable to use them even if I wanted to. Where would I stand in…
Recent purchase enquiry
Hi all, I purchased a pair of trainers that were in the sale last Saturday from the high street store Selfridges. The Selfridges employee in the store told me I had 28 days to return them but for an exchange only. Once I got home and tried them on, I realised they didn't fit and I was going to return them. Curious about…
Refund
Hi I returned some items that I ordered from Shein. (It cost me £8). They said they have issued me with a credit in my wallet on my account but it isn’t there. I’ve sent them a screen shot of the empty wallet but I’ve heard nothing back. They are not returning any of my messages and I cannot find an email address. Please…
Tesco staff cleaning in small stores
Is it OK for Tesco staff to clean stores, rest rooms and toilets!! Then handle food? In small stores, it seems as though tesco thinks this is acceptable, I for one will not shop for food if this continues to happen. Do you think that this is acceptable?
M&S Furniture Sale?
Hi, My first post in a very long time, so apologies if this should be placed in a different forum. My partner and I are looking to purchase a number of M&S furniture items (sofa etc.) for when we move into our new house. We have finally decided on style and colour! However, upon returning to the website today there are no…
Halford card
I was given a £40 Halford card for xmas, I purchased a RYOBI one drill online and went to get a spare battery from a halfords close to where I work, I have tried 5 times in 4 weeks and the 2 Amp Ryobi One Battery is never in stock not has been in stock, I can buy it on line but you cannot use Gift cards online at Halfords,…
Amazon Family
Hi, I am unsure were to place this question so hopefully this is ok here. If I set up another person on my Prime account under the family option are they classed as 2 seperate accounts for orders, would I see if they order anything and would they see what I order and do they have access to my payment options? Thanks
VAT cut to 5% for hotels and restaurants, but will you get a discount? - MSE News
VAT has been temporarily cut from 20% to 5% for hospitality and tourism businesses, and a number of big chains including McDonald's and Nando's are slashing prices as a result. But businesses don't have to pass on the tax cut to customers - we've full info below on what the change means for you... Read the full story: 'VAT…
M&S to revamp Sparks loyalty scheme - but how good are the new perks?
Read the news story: M&S to revamp Sparks loyalty scheme - but how good are the new perks?
Millets/ Blacks
Just wanted to see what peoples views are with this. I bought something from the Millets website last Wednesday and have confirmation that they have my order and its processing it's way through their warehouse. It is now 5 days later and still processing. When I contacted them they said there might be delays due to the…

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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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