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Concern about use of card at B&M Bargain
Hi, I took my elderly mother to B&M Bargains to get a few things. She used her debit card to pay and put in her PIN number. After that the sales assistant pulled off a receipt which she asked my mother to sign and then put that away in a drawer. When I challenged her as to why she had needed my mum’s pin AND signature she…
Sainsbury's Nectar Double up happening?
Does anyone know if the double points redemption vouchers are happening in November like previous years?
Fashion retailer Coast collapses- MSE News
Clothing chain Coast has collapsed into administration, putting 300 jobs at risk...Read the full story: 'Fashion retailer Coast collapses' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
I need help finding alcoholic drink price comparison?
Hi folks someone had put on like a spreadsheet on this site comparing all the drinks prices of the main supermarkets and they update every few days I think ,but for the life of me I cannot find it please help many thanks 😊:beer:
Shopping barcode tracker
Hi everyone, I have done lots of searches for this and cannot find any posts so apologies in advance if this gets asked a lot, but... I'm fed up of typing up each item that I buy from the supermarket into a spreadsheet - I'm looking for a FREE barcode scanner (andoid app) that exports to excel/csv/google sheets. I want to…
Large Plus Size Clothing
Quick note from MoneySavingExpert.com If you've just come from the weekly email, below is a discussion by forum regulars to collate the hottest stores, tips and tricks for curvy ladies fashion. This is their work not ours, but we'd like to give huge thanks to terra_ferma and all the MoneySavers who contributed to this…
Bike for a 10 year old boy
We have halifax near us and a traditional bike shop, any advice about what to buy? He can cycle a bit but not very good for his age.
Debenhams cancel Personal Shopping Experience Twice - Should I worry?
For Christmas, both my wife and I received a Personal Shopping Experience voucher and experience. We haven't spent it straight away because we wanted to save it for going away for our 4th wedding anniversary. We booked the first try online at the Derby store, a few days before (and the week with all of the negative press)…
Shopping
We thought it was such a lovely day we would go shopping. First of all we went to Ikea and bought some items and then on to another store and bought some curtains. Arrived home and thought we would put the new curtains up. To our surprise the pair of curtains do not match each other. We then opened up the box containing…
Amazon spamming me?
1st time ever, I get an email from Amazon saying 'look at this product'. The link takes me to a cheap unbranded 1 star item priced in $ on the US site. The sender email and link seem genuine. What's going on here?
Cheap e-book readers discussion
For a full list of current offers see the Cheap e-book readers If you've spotted or heard of more... please tells us with as much details as possible. We'll then check out whether its legit for others and if it is put it all in the one page. ... just click reply to report new top spots Thanks for your help
25% off TU Clothing 23-29th October
Heads Up 25% off Sainsbury's TU clothing 23rd-29th October
MSE shopbot search
Where's the online mega shopbot search (eg for books) that used to be on the site gone? I had it bookmarked but that page now forwards to here: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/shopping-tips/?_ga=1.69371408.1281498083.1474546529 Edited ( I cant delete this thread ) found this:Very disappointed.…
Glasses Deals Discussion
For a full list of current glasses discounts and vouchers see the Regularly Updated: Glasses Discounts page If you've spotted or heard of more... please tell us with as much detail as possible, including whether it was emailed to you or it's a deal available to all. We'll then check out whether it's legit for others and if…
Another top Tesco Clubcard offer to end - MSE News
Tesco Clubcard customers won't be able to swap their vouchers for Odeon cinema tickets from December, MoneySavingExpert can reveal...Read the full story: 'Another top Tesco Clubcard offer to end' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
What’s happened to Sainsbury’s Double Up event?
I haven’t heard of it in a while, and I’ve saved up sooooo many points on my nectar card, hoping it comes back in November so I can splurge out on some nice homeware or gifts as we’ve just moved into a new house. Does anyone have any inklings if it will return?
House of Fraser U-turn - customers now WON'T get refunds for undelivered items - MSE News
House of Fraser customers have been told they now won't be refunded for unfulfilled orders they placed before the store went into administration - despite the firm previously saying they would be...Read the full story: 'House of Fraser U-turn - customers now WON'T get refunds for undelivered items' Click reply below to…
Tesco clubcard vouchers
Hi I discovered some clubcard vouchers in my postal pile as I was going through everything before my annual accounts. There is £6 worth and in date. I am aware that clubcard sends you new vouchers to replace old ones when they are not spent. I am just curious as to whether they would replace "in date" vouchers? Also how…
House of Fraser now calls in Administrators
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45140874 Department store chain House of Fraser is to appoint administrators after giving up the fight to save the business. In a statement, it said that talks with investors and creditors had "not concluded in a solvent solution". House of Fraser employs 17,500 people, including 11,500…
Shop at Debenhams
Many will be aware of the Debenhams brand which has been on our high street for a very long time. The High street retailers have been suffering for quite some time and there have been so many casualties. Must be also allow Debenhams to go under? I know people are free to do as they want but it is up to you the British…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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.

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