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More than three quarters of those who've tried to haggle with 10 big-name providers have managed to agree a better deal, with the AA and Sky the companies most open to negotiation, according to a poll of almost 4,000 MoneySavingExpert users.

It's Christmas week. If you're off work (or bored at it), stuffed with turkey, and desperate to avoid the relatives...

Many blockbuster discounts start BEFORE Christmas

DPD has been voted the best parcel delivery service by MoneySavingExpert readers for the third year in a row, with iPost Parcels, DX and Yodel all ranked in the bottom three for the second year running.

A whopping 51% of people would cancel Christmas and send Santa and his reindeer packing, according to a MoneySavingExpert.com poll which attracted over 20,000 votes.

Shoppers using cashback site Quidco to max their gains when buying online can now earn rewards on top of cashback, but you have to actively opt in to get them.

Sainsbury's Nectar card customers can double their points' usual value from today to spend on selected items including toys, Christmas decorations and homeware.

Nationwide debit and credit card customers can now earn between 1% and 35% cashback both in-store and online at selected retailers, bars, restaurants, travel, and accommodation websites.