Supermarket shopping
Morrisons admits to processing error for some some customers making online orders - here are the details and what to do about it
Morrisons customers have been left unable to place online grocery orders after a system glitch meant their payment could not go through. Details remain scant, but we explain what we know so far below.
25 March 2022
Co-op technical glitch causes online price error - what it means for shoppers
Co-op shoppers buying online should be aware of a technical glitch that means the wrong price is being displayed on certain items. The error means that final price you would expect to pay could either be higher or lower than you budgeted for, so be careful to check the total cost when you've finished shopping.
9 March 2022
Aldi, John Lewis, Sainsbury's and more will close stores on Boxing Day but some still plan sales - here's the full info
Aldi, John Lewis and Sainsbury's are among the major retailers bucking trends by closing stores this Boxing Day.
24 December 2021
Shoppers will be able to withdraw cash in more than 2,000 stores across the UK without having to buy anything or pay a fee
More than 2,000 retailers will allow shoppers to withdraw cash at the checkout without needing to buy an item or pay a fee by the end of the year.
1 December 2021
Sainsbury’s opens its first checkout-free store joining Aldi, Amazon and Tesco
Sainsbury’s has opened its first checkout-free store where shoppers can pick up their groceries and leave without needing to scan items or pay at an in-store till.
30 November 2021
Sainsbury's new Nectar offer 'discriminates against the elderly and the vulnerable', says 75-year-old shopper
A Nectar card holder MSE reader was left disappointed to see that Sainsbury's latest feature to get discounts using the SmartShop app was not available to those who can only shop online or through Click & Collect. He felt this discriminated against those customers, particularly ones who cannot shop in store for health reasons.
22 October 2021
Asda extends one-hour express delivery service to another 92 stores – here's the full list
Asda is extending its one-hour Express Delivery service to 96 stores across the UK to provide customers with faster delivery options.
12 October 2021
M&S launches new rewards scheme for credit card customers - but how does it stack up?
M&S Bank has launched a new rewards scheme for its credit card holders called 'Club Rewards'. Once you're a member you can earn extra loyalty points, money-off M&S vouchers, free next day delivery and more.
30 June 2021
Tesco limits sales of toilet roll, eggs, rice and soap
Tesco has re-introduced restrictions on grocery sales, allowing shoppers to buy only three packs of certain items and just a single pack of toilet roll. However the supermarket and its rivals insist there are currently no product shortages and are urging customers to shop normally
23 December 2020
Supermarket Christmas delivery dates revealed - when to book
Christmas supermarket delivery slots are likely to be in high demand this year, with some already selling out, so we've rounded up when you need to book at the major chains
24 November 2020
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Dream World Travel customer? Here are your holiday and refund rights
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Holidaymakers affected by Dream World Travel going bust in July may still be able to travel as planned. For those who can't, you may be able to claim a refund via a new claims portal set-up by the aviation regulator. -
Train or Tube journey affected by August strikes? Your refund rights
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Transport services across the UK are to be disrupted again this month with thousands of rail workers due to walk out on Thursday 18, Friday 19 and Saturday 20 August. -
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We've the latest on the testing and self-isolation rules for travellers visiting popular destinations abroad, plus full refund and insurance rights for overseas and UK travel. -
John Lewis shopper? You've got one-week left to price match goods using its 'Never Knowingly Undersold' pledge
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John Lewis & Partners shoppers have just one week left to benefit from the retailer's 'Never Knowingly Undersold' price promise before the almost century old pledge is scrapped on Monday 22 August. -
A-level results warning: putting off uni until next year could cost £10,000s more
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School leavers getting their A-Level results this week should be aware that deferring for a year means they'll be on the new student finance system coming in England in September 2023, and will repay their loan for a much longer period, potentially costing £10,000s more.
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Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
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It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills. -
Martin Lewis: Don't shop at Zara before you go to Spain, Greece, France or Italy
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Update 17 July 2017: We tend to think since Brexit that the pound’s weaker than it has been for decades. While somewhat true against the dollar, against the euro it’s only a tad worse now than when I first wrote this in 2014. The logic of this blog stands just as strongly now. On the Spanish-English website...
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