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From off-peak eats to saving money at supermarkets with yellow stickers - why TIMING it right can save you serious cash
TIMING is everything when it comes to saving money. Here, we reveal how to cut the cost of food, travel and supermarkets by being a little bit more tactical with your timings. There are now a host of restaurants and other outlets where you can save on eating out by going at less busy times – or by grabbing a so-called ‘off-peak eat.’ Oliver Townsend, assistant deals editor at MoneySavingExpert, said: “We’ve spotted an increase in restaurant brands offering ‘supply-and-demand’ pricing.
Morrisons brings back discontinued cult chocolate bar to mea...
MORRISONS has quietly added a cult chocolate bar to its meal deal after the sweet snack was discontinued three years ago. One of the UK’s biggest supermarkets has boosted its £4 Food to Go offer with the arrival of Milky Way Crispy Rolls. The Food to Go deal lets shoppers buy a main, side and drink for £4 when shopping in-store or online. Morrisons wouldn’t confirm when the Milky Way Crispy Rolls, which class as a side, were added to the offer.
Bargain supermarket butter crowned better than Lurpak in tas...
A SPREADABLE butter from a discount supermarket has been named tastier than Lurpak – and it’s cheaper too. Consumer champion Which? carried out a blind taste test to find out what shoppers preferred out of spreadables from the eight major supermarkets versus premium brand Lurpak. Sixty-seven people rated the products – and they picked out Aldi‘s Nordpak spreadable butter as the tastiest. It was also one of the cheapest options at £2.18 for 500g, earning it a Which? Great Value Endorsement.
Major supermarket slashes price of Celebrations tubs to just...
CHOCOLATE fans are racing to a major supermarket after it knocked down the price of a family favourite selection tub to less than £2 Tesco shoppers have spotted 550g tubs of Celebrations on shelves for just £1.75 at the Bloomfields store in Bangor, Northern Ireland. Tesco shoppers have spotted 550g tubs of Celebrations on shelves to just £1.75[/caption] The product usually retails for £7.
Nestle launches limited edition Yorkie chocolate bar after d...
A BRAND-NEW Yorkie bar is landing in supermarkets this week – and chocolate fans are in for a treat. The news comes after Yorkie recently discontinued the fan favourite biscuit bars, not to be confused with its chocolate bars. Nestlé has unveiled its latest creation, the limited-edition Yorkie Biscuit & Brownie, offering a tasty twist on the classic bar. Inside, you'll find chunks of smooth brownie-flavour milk chocolate packed with crunchy biscuit pieces.
Marks and Spencer shoppers go mad for two Easter eggs that a...
DESPERATE shoppers are scouring M&S for this year's sell-out Easter Eggs – with punters listing them for double the price on eBay. The M&S Collection Extra Thick Pistachio Milk Chocolate Egg is sold out in branches across the UK, as is the retailer's Outrageously Chocolatey Custard Cream Biscuity Egg.
A RARE Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar has been spotted on shelves in B&M. The bar is an Australian treat and not usually available to buy in UK stores. It is a 180g Peppermint Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar — and shoppers are dying to get their hands on it. The craze comes after one eagle-eyed shopper shared the discovery to the Snack Reviews Facebook Group.
Four ways to cut your Virgin Media bill ahead of huge rise i...
MILLIONS of Virgin Media customers can slash their bills ahead of the provider hiking broadband, mobile and TV prices this spring. Households using Virgin services will see their bill increase from April 1. You can cut the cost of your Virgin bills ahead of price rises in days[/caption] How much by depends on when you took out a contract. Those who signed a deal before January 9 will see their bills hiked by January’s Retail Price Index (RPI) measure of inflation (3.6%) plus 3.9% – a 7.5% rise.
UK's oldest brewer with 290 pubs set to hike prices after La...
BRITAIN’S oldest brewer, with 290 pubs, is set to hike the cost of a pint following Labour's tax raid—leaving beer lovers gutted. Shepherd Neame, which is more than 300 years old, says new tax and wage hikes set to kick in next month, will cost it a staggering £2.6 million a year.
Cheapest supermarkets this week to buy Cadbury, Kinder Surpr...
SPRING is in the air, and so is the sweet smell of Easter eggs – and there are lots of bargains to snap up. Lots of supermarkets have slashed the price of eggs while others have launched multi-buy offers. Whether you're a Cadbury connoisseur, a Lindt lover, or a Kinder fanatic, we've cracked open the best deals across UK supermarkets to help you save big on your chocolate haul. Here's where to nab the sweetest bargains this week.
Shoppers race to get their hands on beloved Crispy Rolls sca...
THE iconic Milky Way Crispy Rolls bars have been spotted for just 33p at a discount supermarket. A savvy shopper shared that you can get three packs of the popular chocolates for £1 at a Farmfoods store. There is a selection of deals on chocolate at Farmfoods right now[/caption] “Amazing everyday bargains available in Farmfoods Brownhills, Walsall, Midlands!” they wrote on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group.
Major supermarket slashes price of Cadbury Easter Eggs to ju...
A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the price of Cadbury Easter Eggs to just £1 each. With Easter just a few weeks away, Morrisons is offering the chance for customers to save on the festive chocolate. Shoppers can get Cadbury Easter Egg for just £1[/caption] The supermarket said Morrisons More customers can pick up five 96g Cadbury Easter eggs for £5. That works out at £1 per egg. It’s worth noting that you cannot buy the eggs individually for a quid; you need to pick up five for £5 to make it work.
Sainsbury's shoppers spot new Cadbury treats 'perfect for an...
SAINSBURY'S shoppers are raving about a new Cadbury Easter treat, calling it a "must-buy" for egg hunts and choccy lovers alike. One delighted customer took to Facebook to share her find after spotting the Cadbury Easter Favourites 335g bag in store.
Best supermarket Easter egg revealed in huge taste test - ...
THE best supermarket Easter Egg has been revealed in a huge taste test and its not Lidl, Aldi or Tesco. Asda has been crowned the best-tasting supermarket for chocolate eggs in the UK. Britain’s third largest supermarket knocked out Hotel Chocolat, which is known for its posh festive treats. Cadbury and Quality Street were also trumped trumped by the bargain store inGood Housekeeping’sannual taste test.
Shoppers shocked to see rare Quality Street chocolate scanni...
SHOPPERS were left gobsmacked to see a rare Quality Street chocolate scanning for £1 at B&M. Chocolate Hazelnut Matchmakers are priced at just a quid at the bargain store. Eagle-eyed shoppers on HotUkDeals were quick to share the offer to other savvy customers online. Others were quick to chime in and share their excitement over the deal, with one sharing they “used to love” the snack.
Major supermarkets slash prices of sweet treats to as little...
SUPERMARKETS have slashed the price on a range of sweet treats to help households celebrate a major event, Major supermarkets are rolling out unbeatable offers on chocolates and sweet treats, that families can mark the occasion of Ramadan without breaking the bank. Ramadan is an important month in the muslim calendar. This year, it began on February 28 and is expected to last 29 to 30 days. During the month, muslims won’t eat or drink between dawn and sunset. This is called fasting.
Aldi is selling a handy gadget that's £150 cheaper than Kar...
Consumer reporterSam Walkerreveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes – plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
Map reveals worst cities for broadband outages and how to ge...
A MAP reveals the best and worst cities for broadband outages across the UK. A good internet connection is increasingly important with more people working from home since the pandemic. But new research from Broadband Genie has revealed some cities can’t be relied on for an uninterrupted connection. The price comparison website found Belfast, London and Glasgow were the worst for outages out of a list of 29 locations last year.
Shoppers rush to buy new Cadbury treat that's a twist on a l...
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs… Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars. Shop around – if you’ve spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it’s cheaper elsewhere. Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you’re getting the best deal.
Huge change to Costco membership from TODAY as shoppers thre...
CONSUMER reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes – plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30.
A MAJOR fast food chain with more than 1,000 UK branches has abruptly shut one of its restaurants. Fried chicken joint KFC has pulled down the shutters on its site in Ashford, Kent, after decades. KFC has closed a branch in Ashford, Kent[/caption] A spokesperson said: “We're constantly reviewing our portfolio of over 1,000 restaurants across the UK, and at times, this sadly means we have to close some.
Morrisons shoppers rush to buy rare Toblerone bar scanning f...
HAPPY shoppers are racing to buy a rare Toblerone bar scanning for an incredible half price at tills. Morrisons customers were delighted to see the chocolate goodie slashed in cost after spotting the unusual flavour. Morrisons is offering the deal to More card holders[/caption] A whopping 360g portion can be snapped up for just £3 using your More card. The scrumptious treats previously hit shelves for £6.26, meaning shoppers are making a saving of over 50 per cent.
A LITTLE-known bargain online retailer is selling giant multipacks of an iconic discontinued Nestle chocolate. Discount Dragon, an online retailer that sells discounted branded products, is selling a 48 pack of Caramac bars. Caramac bars are being sold online in multipacks[/caption] The online shop is charging £18.99 for the mega multipack which works out at £2.52 per bar. You will also need to factor in a £4.99 delivery charge.
The cheapest shop to buy Roses tubs this week as retailer sl...
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs… Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars. Shop around – if you’ve spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it’s cheaper elsewhere. Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you’re getting the best deal.
The cheapest shop to buy Quality Street tubs this week as re...
A MAJOR UK supermarket has slashed the price of Quality Street chocolates and they’re the cheapest around. Iceland has dropped the cost of its 600g tub from £6 to £3 giving shoppers a 50% discount. Bargain hunters can bag themselves the cut-price container on Iceland‘s website. But make sure you factor in the cost of delivery, with charges starting from around £3. Iceland slashing the price of the Quality Street 600g tub makes it the cheapest option to buy it out of all the major supermarkets too.
'Lovely bargain' cry shoppers as major supermarket slashes p...
A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the price of Quality Street to just 49p this week. Aldi has cut the cost of 300g pouches of the popular festive chocolates, dropping them from £1.99 to an incredible 49p. Posting the find on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook Group, one shopper said: “Still a fair few quality street pouches left in Chichester Aldi.” Another shopper reacting to the find said: “Lovely bargain.
Major fast food chain with over 1,000 restaurants across UK ...
A MAJOR fast food chain with over 1,000 restaurants across the UK has abruptly shut one of its popular sites. Local fans of the restaurant giant have been left stunned and disappointed by the news. The abrupt store closure has left customers disappointed[/caption] The KFC branch in Beverley Road, Hull, has closed its doors for good, the fast food giant has confirmed. It pulled down the shutters for the final time on Friday, February 14, and will not be reopening.
Rare Cadbury chocolate bars branded 'amazing' spotted back o...
EAGLE-EYED shoppers have spotted a rare Cadbury chocolate bar in B&M stores. The Cherry Ripe Berry Truffle bars are back on shelves at the bargain store and shoppers say they are “banging”. The Cadbury chocolate has been described as “banging”[/caption] Cadbury’s Cherry Ripe chocolate bars are popular in Australia, and B&M has been known to stock treats from down under.
B&M shoppers go wild for RARE Snickers bar spotted on UK she...
B&M SHOPPERS have gone wild for rare snickers bar spotted on UK shelves. Customers were shocked to see almond flavoured versions of the classic chocolate stocked on the shelves of the bargain store. The treat was launched in the USA almost six years ago and contained almond pieces alongside peanuts, nougat, caramel, and milk chocolate. But it is not typically sold in the UK, making it an unusual find. On the NewFoodsUK Facebook page, a moderator shared the find with others.
You've been storing your fruit and veg all wrong as £3.8bil...
PLACING your fruit and veg in the wrong place could be costing you money. An astonishing £3.8billion is lost each year because food is thrown away according to experts. That includes 320,000 tonnes of fresh fruit and 1.3million tonnes of veg, say anti-waste charity WRAP. Storing your food correctly means you can not only make produce last longer, but stop throwing away cash too.
Rare Snickers flavour only found in the US spotted in B&M fo...
A RARE snickers flavour only found in the US has been spotted in B&M four years after launching. Customers were shocked to see a brownie version of the nutty chocolate bar on the aisles of the bargain store. The treat, launched in the USA four years ago, contains brownie pieces alongside peanuts, nougat, caramel, and milk chocolate. But it is not typically sold in the UK, making it an unusual find. On the NewFoodsUK Facebook page, a moderator shared the find with others.
Tesco shoppers rush to store to clear shelves of luxury choc...
SHOPPERS are raving after a savvy customer found luxury chocolates on offer for just £1.50. Chocoholics who have munched through their Christmas stock are now flocking to their local Tesco store to scoop Lindt’s Lindor 70% chocolate truffles. The mouthwatering treat has been slashed from its original £7.50 price. One excited Lindt fan posted the special offer on Facebook with the caption: “Possibly the best bargain I’ve ever found. £1.50 for a box of Lindor in Tesco.
Shoppers rushing to Tesco as Easter favourite chocolate retu...
TESCO shoppers are rushing to get their hands on an “amazing” Easter favourite chocolate. The supermarket has brought back Kinder Bueno mini eggs that combine milk chocolate with a gooey hazelnut centre. It’s not the first time the sweet bites have been on sale at a major retailer, but it hasn’t stopped fans giving them all the love. The Snack Reviews Facebook page shared pictures of the chocolate eggs after recently spotting them in a Tesco branch and shoppers have been quick to react.
HSBC is set to shut down a payments app after its launch just a year a go in a blow for customers. The Zing platform, which lets users make global payments and comes with a fee-free international prepaid debit card, will be wound down. HSBC is closing down its Zing platform[/caption] HSBC said the platform, which first launched in early 2024, will remain operational for now. The Sun has asked when it will be closed and will update this story when we have heard back.
Anger as Cadbury Creme egg packs SHRINK but price remains th...
CADBURY has shrunk the number of Creme Eggs in its larger multipacks while the price has risen – leading to the cost of each egg doubling. Last year the choc-maker made 10-packs of Creme Eggs, which sold for £3 in Tesco with a Clubcard, or £4.95 full price, but the new eight-packs are £5.50, or £4.75 with a Clubcard. It means that with a loyalty card each egg now costs 59p when bought in the packs, rather than last year's promotional price of 30p.
The online bank that's bucking the trend by increasing savin...
Consumer Reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can get the best deal on your next savings account. The best type of savings account for you depends on your circumstances. For example, with cash ISAs, you can only deposit up to £20,000 in a tax year, but you can add more to a standard savings account. However, the advantage of a cash ISA is that you aren’t taxed on any earnings. A standard savings account will see you taxed on interest earned above your Personal Savings Allowance (PSA).
B&M shoppers race to buy rare Malteser flavour back on the s...
SHOPPERS are going wild for the rare Maltesers flavour that has made a glorious return to the shelves at B&M. The “delicious” flavour has caused a stir among fans, with chocoholics flooding the Snack Reviews Facebook group. A user alerted fellow foodies, posting: “Gold Maltesers have returned to B&M.” Chocolate fans were over the moon.
B&M shoppers go crazy for brand new Nestle chocolate bar com...
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs… Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars. Shop around – if you’ve spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it’s cheaper elsewhere. Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you’re getting the best deal.
I've already sorted Christmas 2025 after bagging 50 buys for...
A MUM has revealed how she has already stocked up for Christmas 2025 thanks to raiding the sales at The Works. The savvy shopper shared how she picked up a whopping 50 items for just £30 at the high street retailer. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, she shared a photo of some of the bits she picked up. The mum picked up a collection of fun Christmas headbands for her kids, along with some festive elf sun glasses.
Cheapest supermarket Christmas turkeys 2024 revealed as dinn...
FAMILIES are set to fork out a hefty £32.57 for their Christmas dinner this year after food prices have crept up. This is up 6.6% on last year when it was £31.71, significantly higher than overall grocery inflation of 2.6%. Shoppers will be keen to know where they can get the best prices this year[/caption] This is up again to November's 2.3%, according to analysts Kantar. The hike has been attributed to the rising price of turkey and vegetables over the past year.
M&S shoppers shocked to find boozy advent calendar scanning ...
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs… Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars. Shop around – if you’ve spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it’s cheaper elsewhere. Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you’re getting the best deal.
Quality Street tubs slashed to £3.50 at major supermarket...
TUBS of Quality Street chocolates have been slashed to just £3.50 at a major supermarket, cheaper than rivals including Aldi and Lidl. Morrisons is offering favourite festive chocolates, including Quality Street, at a bargain price. Morrisons has slashed the price of festive chocolate tubs[/caption] The supermarket giant is offering members of its Morrisons More scheme the chance to pick up two tubs of Christmas chocolates for just £7.
Quality Street axes divisive chocolate bar from supermarket ...
QUALITY Street has discontinued a divisive chocolate bar from supermarket shelves, leaving some shoppers upset. Fans of The Purple One and the Green Triangle will no longer be able to savour both flavours in a single bite. Shoppers used to be able to purchase the 235g chocolate bars for £2.50 at Asda and other major supermarkets[/caption] Nestlé has officially ceased production of its Quality Street Collisions sharing bar just a year after their initial launch.
Huge car insurance change affecting millions of drivers coul...
A HUGE insurance change affecting millions of drivers could save you £100s. Car insurance premiums are set to decrease in England and Wales, in an unexpected move from the Labour government. The car insurance changes could see drivers saving on their car insurance[/caption] It follows a report by the Government Actuary this week, in which it was announced that Personal Injury Discount Rates (PIDR) were changing from -0.25 to 0.5 per cent.
25 of the best stocking fillers for mums - and prices star...
IF you’re looking to spoil your mum this Christmas we’ve found the perfect stocking fillers that won’t break the bank. Our list of essential Christmas stocking fillers includes everything from beauty bargains to fashion must-haves and sweet treats. So whether your mum is a fitness fanatic, champion baker or loves nothing more than to kick back in the bath and relax there’s something for everyone. All products were in stock and available when we checked, but prices and availability may change.
Christmas favourites including Cadbury chocs that shrunk thi...
SHOPPERS have noticed the portions of some family treats have shrunk over the years but a new study has revealed which festive favourites have been worst hit. Shrinkflation has seen the size of some snacks, including Cadbury chocolate, getting smaller as the prices stay the same. Festive favourites like Celebrations have been victims of shrinkflation[/caption] Some Christmas snacks and dinner staples have not been spared from this not-so-joyuous practice. Which?
THOUSANDS of people on a state pension who are missing out on winter fuel payments could be eligible for £200 through a new scheme. The support comes in the form of vouchers for food and energy. Pensioners living in Kent could be eligible for vouchers worth £200[/caption] It is available to residents of Kent who are on low incomes but are not eligible for winter fuel payments – which are now means-tested following a controversial move by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Bargain shop selling Baileys for less than £10 - it's che...
A BARGAIN shop has slashed the price of Baileys to under £10, making it cheaper than Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda. The creamy liquor-based drink is a staple around the festive period, but a one-litre bottle of the booze can cost upwards of £15 if you don’t buy it on offer. Major supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s have reduced the price of the tipple to just £10. But you will also need to have each of the respective stores’ loyalty cards to make the savings.
B&M cuts price of festive Cadbury chocolates to just £1 -...
CHOCOHOLICS are flocking to B&M after the chain retailer slashed the price of Cadbury chocolates ahead of Christmas. The festive treats are now down to £1 – and it’s the cheapest you’ll find. The Cadbury Dairy Milk Little Robins chocolate 77g bag has been slashed to £1 – down from £1.50. According to Trolley, Ocado, Tesco and Iceland all have the same chocolate for £1.50, while Asda has priced the Little Robins at £1.65.
Supermarket axes popular Christmas crisps leaving shoppers c...
K0K3TM Man buying large mult-pack of crisps in Tesco supermarket. UK[/caption] THE Co-op has axed a popular variety of festive crisps – leaving shoppers crying for their return. The retailer’s Ultimate Roast Potato crisps were a hit with customers – although some laughed at the name and pointed out that all crisps are made from potatoes. After getting rave reviews last year customers have since sadly realised they are not returning this December, leading to passionate pleas to the Co-op.
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