Supermarket loyalty prices are genuine deals

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What to read right now…

Is the official data on UK employment overly pessimistic? The Resolution Foundation thinks so.

Meanwhile, £11.4 billion is the amount scammers stole from people in the UK in just 12 months.

On a different note, loyalty prices offered by UK supermarkets are genuine deals according to the Competition and Markets Authority.

And finally, here’s a great example of why sometimes it pays to complain if you’re in the right. 

I’m also going to drop the link to this guide on how to complain effectively.

The deal that’s a steal…

Well, I imagine you’ve already done a fair bit of shopping on Black Friday.

But if you’re in the market for another deal, Lakeland is selling the StaySnug faux fur heated throw* for just £59.99.

It’s a saving of £60 against the usual price of £119.99.

The deal ends on Monday, 2 December though so… you gotta be quick.

I wouldn’t normally cover a deal with such a short time limit but it’s a good saving and frankly it’s perfect for this time of the year.

If you only do one thing…

Brush up on your knowledge of scams.

Christmas and the sales season is one of the busiest times of the year for scammers and there are lots of different ones doing the rounds.

This piece from the Independent is a great place to start.

It’s also worth bearing in mind that most people won’t get their money back after being scammed – but here’s how you can improve your chances.