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What's good and what's not from Boots please?
Dear all, I've had a Boots giftcard for £50 hanging around in my purse for ages now but it's not a shop I normally use. I buy make-up/skincare/toiletries etc at Aldi or if I'm feeling flush, Wilkos. Can anyone recommend what's good and what isn't or if they have offers worth having? I used to like No7 skincare but find the…
MSE News: Toys R Us trouble: Here's what you need to know
Fears are mounting over the future of the Toys R Us rescue plan after the UK Pension Protection Fund demanded a £9 million lump sum - if you're a 'Take Time to Pay' customer or gift card holder, here's what you need to know...Read the full story: 'Toys R Us trouble: Here's what you need to know'' Click reply below to…
Amazon Charity Click-Throughs thread
This is the place for charities to add their special Amazon click-through links, as described in the guide: Amazon Tricks If you work for a legit registered UK charity, paste a link to the Amazon section on your website, so MoneySavers can click through and help their favourite causes. Please do not just post direct…
Costco renew for free?
I received a letter last month saying i needed to renew membership, i can recall last year i re-joined in May. i queried this at the local Costco branch and was told yes i did renew in May but the previous years membership ran out in March so the renewal is from that date even though i have never visited Costco during that…
Using Burger King Voucher
I normally see Burger King voucher in the newspaper a meal for £1.99 In London. Could I use this voucher in any Burger king in London? Could I use it in Burger King in the Stansted Airport, Heathrow, Gatwick? Thanks
Urgent - Curry's gift card
Left this one to the last minute so hope somebody can help. My Employer offers 10% off Currys gift cards, and was going to use it order a present today for collection tomorrow. However I just realised that my employer only offers physical cards, i.e. I won't be getting it until next week but this is for a present I need to…
Buying children's clothes from USA
I've just ordered a couple of t shirts for my children from the USA - not something I'd normally do but these are one-off limited editions of something they're both big fans of. The value of the t shirts plus shipping comes to around £38. That should mean that I'll have to pay import VAT on them. I'm wondering though…
NECTAR - had to chase bonus points due ?
Each and every Nectar account holder receives Bonus Point offers attached to their accounts for multiple swipes at JS, purchasing from Local stores, purchasing Virgin Train tickets, Life insurance, purchasing BP fuel and many more. T&Cs usually state that these Bonus Points will be awarded within 28 days of the offer…
Best quality online photo prints
Which company offers the best, in terms of quality and value in online photo prints. Also, is there a difference in the quality between the prints you order online and ones you can print off in store, for example at Boots?
Toy r us - Take Time to Pay Agreement
For anyone in the midst of one of these agreements, please read this https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5762014 my post, no 8. I hope this helps people.
Socks for a teenager
Can anyone tell me from their own experience where the best place to buy school socks for a 15 year old boy in dark colours that are decent quality but a reasonable price,I had been buying them on offer from the mountain warehouse but the school now wants only black or grey so that source is no good now,he would like them…
Shopping Secrets guide discussion
Hi all, We've written a new Shopping Secrets guide and would love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you'd add? Thanks for your help! MSE Jenny
Vanilla Prepaid Visa gift card
Hi, Has anyOne had any experience with a Vanilla Prepaid gift card?? I have been given one in December worth £25 (plus my friend had to pay an extra £2.95 to activate it) and I haven’t been able to use it. When any cashier has tried to put it through the till (after they have all told me they don’t think they accept them)…
Winter coat sales
Hi Looking to buy a winter coat, what time of the year are these generally put into the "sales"? Thanks
MSE News: Got an old tenner? You can only spend...
If you've still any non-plastic £10 notes, beware – you only have until Thursday 1 March to spend them...Read the full story: 'Got an old tenner? You can only spend it until 1 March' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Half Price Gift Cards - Build-A-Bear
Not sure how long its on for but I bought a Bear online at the weekend and I qualified for a Giftcard worth £10 for only £5. It looks like there are no restrictions for its use so mine is going away as a Xmas stocking filler!!
DFS / Currys
Hi all, I am going to buy a few pieces of furniture and electrical's next week. A few years ago, I saw Martin on one of his TV shows saying you "haggle" or ask for something extra if you are making multi purchases. Does anyone have any experience of this? What exactly do you say? What if I ask for a discount or a small…
MSE News: Asda to scrap 5p plastic bags
Asda has become the latest supermarket to announce it's scrapping 5p plastic bags - and it's making changes to its cafes to reduce the use of plastic there too...Read the full story: 'Asda to scrap 5p plastic bags' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Aldi’s Magnum Washing Up Liquid
Ever since Aldi’s Magnum washing up liquid beat Fairy Liquid to lift the Which Best Buy award a few years back, we haven’t used anything else. However, a few days ago when Mrs A complained about the product, I had a look at the bottle and found that instead of the Which Best Buy award, there was, in its place, a Good…
Complete Savings Query
Hi guys Do any of you use completesavings.com. Normally, I find the cashback is tracked, confirmed and paid all fine. But a month in, I'm noticing some entries that have already been paid, have now been "taken" out of the next scheduled entry. For example, I purchased something on ebay on 22nd December and received £1.07…

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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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