AMAZON shoppers have flocked to grab a huge Nestle chocolate box where bars are less than 30p each.

The 1.36kg selection box was described as a “dream come true” by fans who had rushed to nab the amazing deal.

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The Nestlé Big Biscuit Box contains a range of “amazing” chocolate biscuits including KitKats, Blue Ribands, and Toffee Crisps.

In light of the major saving, more than 5000 purchases of the product were made in the past month alone.

The selection box normally costs £21.78 but some lucky shoppers managed to secure 36 per cent off the listed price today.

The set was selling for just £13.99, meaning shoppers got the 69 chocolate biscuit bars for around 20p each.

However, following this rapid buying period, the price has already reverted upwards again, and is now at £19.85.

With this new 9% saving, the biscuits work out to a still fantastic 29p per bar.

The KitKats in this selection come in three different flavours: Milk Chocolate, Orange Milk Chocolate, and Dark.

The Nestlé Big Biscuit Box currently has a 4.5 star rating on Amazon.

Arthur said: “From the moment I laid eyes on the Nestle KitKat and Friends Big Biscuit Box, I knew I was in for a treat.

“This colossal treasure trove, boasting a staggering 69 chocolate biscuit bars spanning KitKat, Blue Riband, Toffee Crisp, and more, is a dream come true for any chocolate aficionado.

“Weighing in at an impressive 1.357kg, this bulk chocolate box is not just a purchase; it’s an investment in pure joy.”

Brian commented: “I bought the item for myself and to offer to my friends when they came round the selection was excellent the enjoyment it was fantastic I love keeping my chocolate in my fridge as when you eat it it melts slowly and it wasn’t that expensive.”

Stuart posted: “The Nestlé KitKat and Friends Big Biscuit Box is a delightful assortment of some of Nestlé’s most beloved chocolate biscuits.

“Perfect for sharing in the office, at home, or during gatherings, this box offers a variety of flavour’s and textures that cater to different tastes.”

Julie wrote: “The selection was lovely. They all tasted amazing. All very good quality. Good variety. Had to hide them from Grandchildren as wanted to eat them all at once.”

Paddy added: “Loved this mixture of chocolates it’s great value for money and perfect for my morning/afternoon coffee breaks…”

However, one shopper said: “I’ve ordered this many times but was very disappointed with this last box as the contents have changed – had I realised this I would not have ordered them as it’s mainly KitKats now.”

GOOGLE faces being taken apart by the US government in what could be a dramatic break-up of one of the world’s biggest tech firms.

The Department of Justice has said it is considering asking a judge to force Google to sell parts of its empire, such as its Chrome browser or Android operating system.

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It comes amid increasing scrutiny about the dominance of big tech players and monopoly concerns.

However, Google’s parent company Alphabet has accused regulators of being overly “radical” and suggested a break-up could “risk hurting consumers, businesses and developers”.

The announcement comes after a landmark court ruling in August that found Google’s search engine had been illegally exploiting its dominance to hold back competition and stifle innovation.

The US government said it was now considering suggesting remedies that would “stop Google from using products such as Chrome, Play and Android to advantage Google Search and Google Search-related products”.

In its court papers, federal prosecutors said: “For more than a decade, Google has controlled the most popular distribution channels, leaving rivals with little to no incentive to compete for users.

“Fully remedying these harms requires not only ending Google’s control of distribution today but also ensuring Google cannot control the distribution of tomorrow.”

Shares in Alphabet dipped by 1.81 per cent yesterday after the Department of Justice court papers were filed.

However, the technology super giant is still valued at a whopping $1.99trillion (£1.55trillion).

Daniel Ives, analyst at Wedbush Securities, said an imminent break-up of Google “is unlikely at this point despite the anti-trust swirls”. He said: “Google will battle this in the courts for years.”

Susannah Streeter, head of markets at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: “Regulation has been hovering over Alphabet for years, so shareholders have been pretty sanguine after this latest twist in its tussles with lawmakers.

“It’s likely that this latest rigmarole will result in a multi-year period of appeals and will end in a series of concessions rather than a full break-up.”

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POSH grocer Waitrose is going head to head with budget chain LIDL in a ’90s pop battle.

It has recruited Reach singers S Club 7 for a campaign to promote its upmarket No1 range.

The social media advert stars Rachel Stevens and her bandmates crooning a remixed version of their 1999 hit You’re My Number One, and serenading Waitrose’s No1 Dulce de Leche caramel cupcake and seeded sourdoughs.

The link-up comes just days after Lidl called on Martine McCutcheon for a camp rendition of Gina G’s 1996 Ooh Ahh song, with the chorus changed to “Just a Lidl bit” for its latest campaign.

Sainsbury’s boss in tax plea

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THE boss of Sainsbury’s has argued that extra business costs from the radical reform of workers’ rights need to be balanced with an overhaul of the business rates burden.

The Government will today unveil its Employment Rights Bill which introduces a universal statutory probation period, makes flexible working a default and gives regular workers on zero hours the right to a guaranteed contract.

Simon Roberts, chief executive of the UK’s second biggest supermarket, told The Sun: “We need a fairer system of business taxation and that requires fundamental reform of business rates.

“We will have to wait for the Budget for those details.”

Mr Roberts said he broadly welcomed Labour’s plans to “Make Work Pay” and highlighted the leaning towards a nine-month probationary period as evidence the Government had consulted with businesses.

He agreed two years was too long for workers to wait for rights but said probationary periods were critical for both companies and workers when accepting new jobs to ensure they were the right fit.

Businesses had met with No10 to express concerns that Day One rights could make it harder to hire people or lead to smaller workforces.

Mr Roberts, who started out on the shop floor aged 16, said any extra investment would require firms to “be more efficient and boost productivity”.

Sainsbury’s is one of the biggest UK private employers with 148,000 workers. It has taken on 20,000 extra seasonal staff.

THE housing market is continuing to improve with demand, sales and new listings all growing last month, said the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

A balance of 16% of professionals reported prices increasing, up from a flat 0% in August.

HERE’S how you could get unlimited free refills on hot drinks this winter at a major supermarket.

The chain is offering a Winter Refills Allowance which provides unlimited free refills across all self-serve hot drinks at its cafés.

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Morrisons made the announcement in order to “help customers stay warm throughout the colder months.”

Unlimited free refills will be available across all its self-serve hot drinks including fruit teas, lattes, cappuccinos and hot chocolates.

The supermarket giant has a wide range of beverages available to warm the body and soul starting from just £1.85.

Those looking to complement their hot drink with a sweet treat can also do so for just £4.

Morrisons offers a range of desserts including Victoria sponge cake and Sicilian lemon muffins.

The chain’s cafés also offer affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

For example, breakfast sandwiches and a hot drink cost just £4.25 while an adult sandwich meal deal is £6.50.

Plus, kids eat free every day, seven days a week when customers purchase an adult meal costing £5 or over, available for any child aged under 16 in Morrisons Cafés nationwide.

Main meals can be found on the menu under ‘The Breakfasts’, ‘The Classics’ or the ’Chippy’ – ‘Extras’ are not included.

Customers can receive one free kids meal from the kids menu that includes favourites like Chicken Nuggets, Chips and Beans, Bangers and Mash or Mac ‘n’ Cheese – which would usually be £3.50 each.

The offer is also available on the Kids Pick n Mix meal deal from the fridge.

Children must be under the age of 16 and with an adult at the time of purchase.

Becky Wilson, Morrisons Café Buyer, said: “We are always looking for ways to give our customers more reasons to visit our Cafés – and the Winter Refills Allowance does just that.

“As well as the quality food at affordable prices, our Cafés are a space for communities to connect, work or relax, and they can now do so over a warm mug of their choosing.”

Morrisons is not alone in providing unlimited free refills on its hot drinks, however.

Pub chain Wetherspoons, for example, provides bottomless top ups on its wide range of hot drinks, starting at just £1.56.

Other ways to get free hot drinks

There are also other ways to nab free hot drinks this winter.

Greggs: Download the bakery chain’s app and sign up to its loyalty scheme for the first time to get a free hot drink.

The offer includes tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

You’ll be able to collect loyalty stamps through the app, too, which add up to freebies.

Octopus energy customers can also get a complimentary hot drink every week at Greggs by signing up to the Octoplus section on the power provider’s app.

Group deals: Last winter, select Asda cafes provided a “community cuppa” initiative which gave community groups a space to meet and have a free hot drink.

If the scheme starts up again this year, you could grab yourself a free cup of warmth.

Similarly, Hungry Horse hosted “Communi-tea Cuppas” events at pubs across the country throughout last winter to combat loneliness in adults.

Each guest attending could get a free cup of Yorkshire Tea.

Keep an eye out in case these resume this year.

IKEA: Pop into the homeware giant ­during the week to get a free cup of tea or filter coffee with one of the store’s loyalty card.

It costs nothing to sign up to Ikea Family and you can join at ikea.com or in store.

As well as free drinks, you will get discounts and access to events.

Waitrose: You can also bag a free hot drink at Waitrose if you’re a MyWaitrose member when you make a purchase instore and if you bring your own reusable cup.

Get a tea, coffee, cappuccino or latte with the deal.

And the purchase need not cost a lot – buy a piece of fruit or a cheap chocolate bar.

However, the free drink can only be redeemed from self serve machines located in store, not from the café. Sign up at waitrose.com.

Loyalty pays: If you’re a ­regular customer at big drinks chains Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Caffe Nero, sign up to their respective loyalty scheme.

They give a free drink after a certain number of purchases — usually around nine or ten.

AUTUMN weather calls for lots of cosy nights in with warming homemade grub.

But over time, grease and food debris builds up in your oven, leaving it needing a good clean.

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You can call in professionals, or save yourself some money by doing the job yourself with these tips.

LEMON BAKE: Fill a heatproof dish with water and squeeze the juice from half a lemon into it.

Bake on a medium heat for half an hour or until the water starts to boil.

Once the oven is cool enough to touch, the acid in the lemon should have helped cut through the grease and grime, making it easier to wipe off.

SODA SAVIOUR: Heavy duty cleaning products can contain lots of hazardous chemicals.

So before reaching for these, try creating a paste with baking soda and warm water, then apply it all over the inside of the oven.

Leave to work for about an hour and the paste should neutralise acids and break down grease.

SHELF SOAK: If your grill shelves are coated with stuck-on grease, give them a good soak in hot water and soda crystals.

You can use scrunch up kitchen foil to scrub the wires and help get the metal sparkling again.

STAY IN THE LINES: One way of making cleaning super-easy in the future is by lining the bottom of your oven to catch drips and spills.

You can get heavy-duty oven liner, £4, from Dunelm.

SAFE EATING: A clean oven doesn’t just look good, it will also help the appliance heat evenly and work as efficiently as possible, according to Zimbini Nkonjera, cooking category manager at appliance firm Hotpoint.

She said: “Although it may seem tedious, cleaning your oven is crucial in preventing bacteria growth and ensuring safe and healthy cooking.

“The average oven has three components that require regular cleaning.”

• All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

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WRAP up from the elements with this snow padded jacket down from £79.99 to £49.99 at Mountain Warehouse.

SAVE: £30

Cheap treat

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PUT on a movie and grab a bowl of Butterkist limited-edition Wicked amazafying sweet popcorn, £2.40 from Morrisons.

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FEELING peckish? KFC’s tasty new limited-edition original wrap is coated with black pepper mayo and available for £2.49, until November 10.

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GET 20 per cent off kids Halloween costumes at Wilko.

It takes this Day Of The Dead outfit down from £6.99 to £5.59.

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ADD some seasoning to dishes with this Habitat salt and pepper set, down from £18 to £12 at Argos.

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A MARTIN Lewis fan has shared how she managed to shave hundreds off an essential household bill by using a nifty Martin Lewis hack.

The MoneySavingExpert (MSE) reader made the saving after seeing the advice in one of the website’s weekly newsletters.

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In an email last week, the money saving website listed its six steps to cut home insurance costs.

Just days later, reader Karen emailed back to share her massive saving.

The email read: “Our buildings & contents auto-renewal reminder came in with a 52% price rise – even my husband commented: ‘Wow, that’s some hike.’

“I double-checked your action steps, and 30 minutes later I had saved £286 on an exact like-for-like policy.

“Happy days. Thanks to you all at MSE.”

By following the guide, Karen managed to make the major saving on the often costly bill.

Making comparisons across multiple websites can often lead to finding a cheaper plan.

In Karen’s case, by looking at other comparison sites, she managed to save almost £300.

The previous week’s email also included the story of Fiona, who managed to save an enormous £423 after following the same help guide.

Fiona’s email said: “I received a renewal notice which shot up by a few hundred quid to £866 (for a standard four-bed).

“Your newsletter landed, I used your tips and which comparison websites to use, and 40 minutes later I found the exact same cover for £443.

“A huge saving of £423, woohoo. Thank you so much.”

Home insurance prices have had record heights for over a year now, with prices sitting at almost 30% higher than last year.

However, the stats imply we may have reached the peak, with average quotes dropping 1% over the past three months, according to Consumer Intelligence.

If you’ve not checked your home insurance in a while, it’s worth looking to see if you’re overpaying.

A SAVVY shopper has uncovered a surprisingly affordable dupe to one of the most iconic burgers in the world for just £1.79 at Aldi.

Her find sparked a flurry of interest among bargain hunters and burger lovers alike, who are going wild to try the “amazing” treat.

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Deborah Newman took to Facebook to share her surprising experience after watching a comparison television programme that revealed how two-thirds of participants struggled to differentiate between McDonald’s Big Mac and its supermarket counterparts.

She wrote: “Having watched a comparison TV programme, where 2/3 couldn’t tell these from a MD, I thought I’d try, not expecting to really be surprised, but wow, for £1.79 each, we thought them as good as the branded.”

Deborah who found her Big Mac dupe at the Aldi freezer section, also explained how she prepared her meal at home.

She said: “I used my air fryer, (I defrosted the item) the burgers took about 3 mins each side, the buns 1 min in the air fryer, the sauce was warmed in hot water in a cup.

“My husband added gherkins, but the sauce was delish, he said he didn’t need the added extras.”

Fellow shoppers rushed to the comments section under Deborah’s post, with one person writing: “Agreed! We tried these last week and rate them like 8/10 almost the same as McDonalds.”

Another added: “I watched that programme few months ago. Me and my daughter tried them and they were better than the true McDonald’s. For £1.79 can’t go wrong.”

A third replied: “The breakfast hash browns are really good as are the sausage McMuffin patties.”

The original Big Mac, a staple of McDonald’s menu since its introduction in 1968, is celebrated for its signature taste, featuring two beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions, all sandwiched between a three-part sesame seed bun.

Aldi’s version, dubbed the “Big Stack,” boasts a similar construction and flavor profile, making it an attractive option for those looking to satisfy their cravings without breaking the bank.

With its two juicy beef patties, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings, many are praising it as a worthy dupe compared to the £4.99 McDonald’s staple.

Shoppers are also rushing to Aldi to get their hands on bargain home accessories scanning for just pennies.

The set of three textured vases in cream costs a mere 49p and for that you get three different styles.

A shopper on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group posted her find saying simply “49p Aldi!”

Other members immediately reacted. “This is what I was looking for,” cried one woman, who said she hadn’t been able to find them.

“I paid £1.99 last week,” said another. 

A third poster simply added “Wow!”

The vase set was originally on sale in Aldi’s middle aisle for £4.99 and available in neutral shades grey and beige, as well as cream, to suit all styles of decor.