SHOPPERS are flocking to a major supermarket chain to stock up on new Quality Street bags, which are cheaper and contain more chocolate than the iconic tubs.

Tesco is selling a brand new refill pack of the Nestle-made chocolates for just £5.

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These bags contain 750g of Quality Street chocolate, which is 150g more than you find in the typical 600g tub available this year.

The refill bag costs £5 (66p per 100g) for shoppers who scan their Clubcard at checkout.

Without a Clubcard, the price doubles to £10 (£1.33 per 100g).

However, the Clubcard offer means that shoppers save £1 compared to buying a standard Quality Street tub, which costs £6. (£1 per 100g).

Those who have managed to pick up the refill bags have taken to social media to share the find.

One person said on Facebook: “They’re absolutely massive and bigger than any of the Christmas tubs.”

Another said: “Perfect to stock up ahead of Christmas.”

“Refill pack? Refill my tummy more like,” said a third shopper.

However, if you don’t have a tub and wish to purchase one that you can refill in the future, it’s worth shopping around for a better deal.

For example, Aldi shoppers can pick up a 600g Quality Street tub for just £3.89 (65p per 100g) this week.

QUALITY STREET CHANGES FOR 2024

Customers discovered they can no longer visit their local John Lewis store to create personalised Quality Street tins this week.

The service allowed shoppers to purchase a £17 tin with a personalised gift card and lid.

They could then fill these tins with their favourite Quality Street chocolates from dedicated pick-and-mix counters at John Lewis.

However, while the pick-and-mix counters still exist, shoppers can’t get a personalised Quality Street tin this winter.

Instead, they must opt for the £12 non-customised version.

However, Nestle, launched a new version of its 813g Quality Street tin in September.

The £12 tub features all the usual classic flavours and plays on Quality Street’s Halifax heritage – where it was first manufactured in 1936 and still is.

It can also be purchased empty and filled at any of John Lewis’ Quality Street pick and mix stations.

If you’re not fussed about the nostalgic tin or picking your chocolates, you’ll pay less for a different tub or packet.

This week, shoppers can pick up a plastic 600g tub from Aldi for £3.89 – 65p per 100g.

You can also pick up a 357g sharing bag of Quality Street from Home Bargains for just £3.49 – £1.16 per 100g.

Nestle has also brought back a Quality Street fan-favourite for the second Christmas in a row.

The coffee creme flavour chocolate was last seen in Quality Street tubs over 20 years ago until the chocolatier reintroduced it last year.

Instead, the coffee-flavour fondant wrapped in dark chocolate has joined the 11 other Quality Street sweets at pick-and-mix stations across selected John Lewis stores in the UK.

They are also available in a limited-edition cracker at Waitrose and John Lewis stores for £5.50.

For the first time ever, Nestle is launching paper Quality Street tubs.

The tubs are available at 60 Tesco supermarkets.

Their introduction is part of a trial, and Nestle will gauge the product’s popularity among shoppers.

It claims the paper tub, adorned in the signature Quality Street purple, boasts a luxurious design and feel.

They feature a “re-close” mechanism that ensures the lid can be securely sealed even after opening.

This isn’t the first time Quality Street has introduced new packaging to make the festive favourites easier to recycle.

Nestle left shoppers outraged when it changed the Quality Street chocolate wrappers for the same reason in October 2022.

The iconic brightly coloured plastic and foil wrappers that had encased its famous chocolates for 86 years were replaced with a more understated form of waxed paper.

However, the introduction of new paper tubs does not signal the immediate discontinuation of plastic and metal Quality Street tins.

Shoppers can still buy 600g plastic tubs of Quality Street chocolates at most major supermarkets.

Tins containing over 800g of the festive chocolates continue to be available too.

MILLIONS of social renters will be impacted by huge changes when the Chancellor delivers her Autumn Statment on Wednesday.

Rachel Reeves is set to announce plans for a new social housing rent settlement, resulting in rent increases above inflation over the next five years.

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The government plans to cap social housing rents at CPI inflation plus 1% and will consult on this five-year rent settlement.

The consultation will also explore other options, such as a 10-year settlement.

Additionally, the Chancellor will reduce Right to Buy discounts, which allow tenants to buy local authority-owned homes at a discount.

This change aims to protect existing council housing stock.

This overhaul will allow councils to retain 100% of the money from property sales, helping them to build more social housing.

The moves are part of a housing package that includes £500 million in new funding for up to 5,000 new affordable social homes and £128 million to support delivering 33,000 other homes.

Ms Reeves said: “We need to fix the housing crisis in this country. It’s created a generation locked out of the property market, torn apart communities and put the brakes on economic growth.

“We are rebuilding Britain by ramping up housebuilding and delivering the 1.5million new homes we so badly need.”

Darren Baxter, principal policy adviser at Joseph Rowntree Foundation, added: “Investing in building social homes will make a real difference to the lives of people who are currently locked out of the economic security these homes could give them.

“It’s welcome to see that alongside this investment, the government plans to take steps to reduce the number of homes lost to the private sector through the Right to Buy discounts.

SOCIAL RENT SHAKE-UP

The outcome of the consultation on social housing rents could mean that millions of tenants face up to 10 years worth of inflation-busting rent hikes.

The previous Conservative government capped social rent hikes to 7% earlier this year.

However, Rachel Reeves plans to consult on a 5 to 10-year formula in October’s Autumn Statement that will increase annual rents in England by the CPI measure of inflation plus an additional 1%.

While housing associations are likely to welcome this move, it could worsen the cost of living for millions of tenants and potentially increase the government’s benefits bill. 

However, Polly Neate, chief executive of Shelter, says: “As inflation can spiral out of control very quickly, there needs to be mechanisms in place to protect tenants from extreme rent rises that put them at risk of becoming homeless.”

Most social housing tenants receive full housing benefits from the government, meaning taxpayers often fund any social rent increases.

However, around 30% of social tenants pay full rent and will be hit by future increases in full because they’re not eligible for support.

There are around four million households currently living in rented social housing.

That means 1.2million households will face future bill hikes if the new formula eventually comes into force.

However, the exact amount your rent will increase depends on your location, the size of your property, and the level of inflation.

RIGHT TO BUY SHAKE-UP

In the decade to 2022/23, only 94,000 new council houses were built.

However, over 212,000 were sold via right to buy, and another 58,000-plus were demolished.

To counteract the significant loss of housing stock, the government plans to substantially reduce the Right to Buy privileges for social tenants.

This could mean tenants must live in their homes for ten years – up from the current three – before being allowed to purchase.

For newly-built council homes, the option to buy could be scrapped altogether, preserving much-needed social housing stock.

The exact details of the Right to Buy overhaul will be confirmed when Rachel Reeves delivers her Autumn Statement on Wednesday, October 30.

A MAJOR change to Universal Credit, set to be unveiled in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, will provide more than one million households with a £420 pay rise.

Rachel Reeves is set to lower the cap on the maximum level of deductions that can be taken from a claimant’s benefit payments.

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) can deduct money from a Universal Credit claimant’s allowance to help them make debt repayments.

These deductions can cover a range of debts, including benefit advances, historical overpayments of child tax credits, rent and council tax arrears, as well as outstanding water and utility bills.

The amounts are subtracted from a claimant’s Universal Credit standard allowance each month until the debt is fully repaid.

Currently, the DWP and third parties can typically deduct up to 25% of a claimant’s standard allowance to manage their debt repayments.

However, Rachel Reeves is expected to reduce this cap to 15% when she delivers her Autumn Statment on Wednesday, The Guardian reports.

A Whitehall source said: “It’s a downpayment on poverty reduction.

“It is unacceptable that people are in this kind of deep poverty, and this is a small victory for people in deep poverty.”

The measure, dubbed the Fair Repayment Rate, is expected to come into force next April.

The change is projected to benefit 1.2 million households, including 700,000 families with children, boosting their incomes by up to £420 a year.

However, some Universal Credit claimants still have more than 25% of their standard allowance taken off if they pay what’s known as a “last resort deduction”.

Whether the new cap will apply to those with such deductions remains unclear.

The DWP has been contacted for comment.

TYPES OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT DEDUCTIONS

There are a number of reasons why the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will deduct money from your Universal Credit allowance to help pay off any debts.

Conor Lawlor, benefits expert at Turn2us, says: “These debts can accrue in several ways, including for Universal Credit and other benefit overpayments (even if the overpayment was made in error by DWP), benefit advances and recovering hardship payments.

“The DWP can also deduct on behalf of third parties if a claimant is in debt to them, including for rent and service charge arrears, council tax arrears, court fines, child maintenance, and for utilities like electricity, gas and water.”

However, it’s important to note that not every deduction is compulsory, and some are voluntary.

Here are the six main forms of deductions you could be affected by…

1. ADVANCE PAYMENTS

One of the most common reasons for a Universal Credit deduction is because a claimant applied for advance payments.

When you make a new claim for Universal Credit, you will normally receive your first payment seven days after the end of your first assessment period (four weeks) – this is known as the “five-week wait”.

You can apply for an advance payment of your Universal Credit if you are in financial hardship while you wait for your first payment, for example, if you can’t afford to pay your rent or buy food.

However, as this is a loan, you will be expected to pay it back.

The first deduction is made on the day you get your first payment.

You must usually pay back the advance within:

• 24 months if you apply for the advance if you’ve made a new claim for Universal Credit
• Six months if you apply for the advance because of a change of circumstances

2. BUDGETING ADVANCE

The budgeting advance should not be confused with an advance payment.

Instead, this is an interest-free loan that can be used to cover certain expenses like household furniture, equipment, and clothing.

What you get will depend on how much you need.

The smallest amount you can borrow is £100. You can get up to:

• £348 if you’re single
• £464 if you’re part of a couple
• £812 if you have children

The budgeting loan repayments will be taken automatically from your benefits.

The amount you repay is based on your income.

A budgeting advance should normally be repaid within one year, but this is extendable to 18 months in exceptional circumstances.

3. UNIVERSAL CREDIT OVERPAYMENTS

If you’ve been paid too much Universal Credit you’ll accure an overpayment.

To learn more about an overpayment, sign into your online Universal Credit account, go to your journal, and look for a message about overpayments.

If money is being deducted from your Universal Credit to pay back the overpayment, the amount deducted depends on your circumstances.   

If you are receiving Universal Credit and have no earned income, the maximum amount that can be deducted from your Universal Credit for overpayments is 15% of your standard allowance. 

If you are receiving Universal Credit and have some earned income, the maximum amount that can be deducted from your Universal Credit for overpayments is 25% of your standard allowance.

4. TAX CREDIT OVERPAYMENTS

If you are getting tax credits and you claim Universal Credit, HMRC will be told to stop your tax credits.

However, if you receive tax credits after you have made your claim to Universal Credit this could result in you being paid too much tax credits. 

Universal Credit will take action to get this money back as well as any other tax credit over-payments you have.

HMRC will send you a letter called “Your Tax Credits over-payments (TC1131)”.

This will tell you about any tax credit repayments that will be taken out of your Universal Credit payments.

5. FRAUD AND SANCTIONS

If you deliberately do not provide details about a change in your circumstances that could affect your Universal Credit payments or you give false information, this is fraud. 

A fraud penalty or sanction will reduce your Universal Credit standard allowance.

This can be up to 100% of your standard allowance if you are single, or up to 50% for each person in a joint claim.

If a fraud penalty or sanction is being taken from your Universal Credit payments, no other repayment or deduction will be taken, except for last-resort deductions. 

6. THIRD-PARTY DEDUCTIONS

A third-party deduction is an amount that is taken from your Universal Credit payments and paid direct to the person or organisation you owe money to, such as your landlord or your gas or electricity supplier (Fuel Direct).

Third-party deductions can also be taken, without your permission, for things like:

• Housing costs (for example, rent arrears for your current address)
• Unpaid rates
• Child maintenance

Only three third-party deductions can be taken at any one time.

Universal Credit will send you a message in your online journal when a third-party deduction starts.

Third-party deductions are fixed at 5% of your Universal Credit standard allowance for each third party. 

However, for rent, deductions are fixed between 10% and 20%.

Unlike the other non-voluntary deductions listed above, claimants can initiate deductions for certain bills to help better manage their costs.

For example, you can contact your energy supplier to set up deductions for your ongoing bills through the Fuel Direct scheme.

How to get free debt help

There are several groups which can help you with your problem debts for free.

• Citizens Advice – 0800 144 8848 (England) / 0800 702 2020 (Wales)
• StepChange – 0800138 1111
• National Debtline – 0808 808 4000
• Debt Advice Foundation – 0800 043 4050

You can also find information about Debt Management Plans (DMP) and Individual Voluntary Agreements (IVA) by visiting MoneyHelper.org.uk or Gov.UK.

Speak to one of these organisations – don’t be tempted to use a claims management firm.

They say they can write off lots of your debt in return for a large upfront fee.

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KEEP your home mould-free with a £2.99 hack.

Condensation on its own can be harmless but left untreated can lead to the growth of mould which can lead to asthma attacks, skin rashes, fever and in severe cases can cause serious illness or death.

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Condensation can also cause thousands in damage to your home, it can warp your fixtures and fittings, destroy your window seals and even cause structural damage.

Whilst condensation is normal, it’s often first to appear in bedrooms.

Bedroom expert Adeel ul-Haq from Bunk Beds explains why this happens and how you can keep mould out of all of the rooms in your home.

Adeel said: “As the temperature drops in the colder months it creates a perfect environment for condensation.  

“As we sleep we create humidity through breathing and sweating, this warm air then circulates until it comes into contact with a cooler surface such as  a window, this allows condensation to form.

“The longer the condensation is present the greater the chance that mould can form.  

“Mould spores are all around us but can grow quickly when they find a damp surface.

“Mould can start to grow within 24 hours of finding a damp surface, so you must remove the condensation as soon as possible.”

You can’t completely prevent moisture from forming in your home, but it’s important to remove it as soon as you notice it.

While that’s not always practical, the following hack can help speed up the process.

The expert added: “Window vacuums are excellent for removing moisture from your surfaces which prevents the build-up of mould.

“However, they can be expensive and during this time when we are all trying to keep costs down it may not be an affordable option.

“If you can’t afford a window vacuum the good news is that you can achieve the same results with a £2.99 squeegee and an old towel.  

“All you need to do is wipe down the window with your squeegee getting all of the moisture into one place, you can then wipe it up with the towel.

“Using a window squeegee instead of just a towel will save you time removing moisture, especially during the colder months when you’ll need to do this every day in multiple rooms,” Adeel said.

Other tips for keeping mould at bay on a budget

While you can’t eliminate moisture you can take steps to minimise it in your home.  

“If you can keep the air flowing in your home you can minimise the chance of mould growing, you can do this by moving your furniture away from your walls, along with making sure no vents are obstructed,” the expert added.

“With the weather also being terrible, many of us won’t be using the washing line to dry our clothes.

“A big mistake that people make is putting their wet clothes on the radiator, by doing this you are releasing a lot of moisture into the air which will turn into condensation when it touches a cold surface.

“Avoid doing this if you don’t want mould to grow in your home,” Adeel warned.

Common Bathroom Habits That Increase Mould

Plumbworld, a leading expert in bathroom and kitchen products, has shared the daily habits that increase the chance of mould growing in homes.

Leaving wet towels and bathmats on floor 

Wet towels and bathmats on the floors after a shower or bath can increase humidity levels which provides a perfect breeding ground for mould spores.

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To prevent this, hang towels and bathmats in an area where they can dry quickly and to wash them regularly.

Not turning on the fan 

An exhaust fan is critical in reducing moisture levels in the bathroom. 

When taking a hot shower or bath, steam increases the room’s humidity level, creating an ideal setting for mould to flourish on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces.

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An exhaust fan helps by moving the moist air outside, significantly reducing the risk of mould growth. 

Experts suggest running the fan during the shower and for at least 20-30 minutes afterwards to lower humidity levels.

Ignoring small leaks

Even minor leaks from the sink, toilet, or shower can contribute to increased moisture levels in a bathroom, fostering an environment where mould can thrive. 

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Over time, these leaks can cause significant water damage, promoting mould growth in less visible areas such as inside walls or under flooring. 

Fix leaks promptly to prevent mould and potential structural damage.

Keeping shower curtains or doors closed 

Keeping the shower area closed after use traps moisture inside, delaying the drying process and creating a humid environment conducive to mould growth. 

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Mould can easily develop on shower curtains, doors, and in tile grout if they remain wet for too long. 

To avoid this, leave the shower door or curtain open after use to improve air circulation and allow the area to dry more quickly.

Storing too many products 

Shower caddies and corners filled with bottles and accessories may seem harmless, but they can obstruct airflow and trap moisture and creates hidden, moist niches where mould can grow unnoticed. 

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Keep shampoo and shower gel bottles to a minimum, and regularly clean and dry the areas underneath them to prevent mould growing. 

COLMAN’S has confirmed it has axed an “amazing” condiment as shoppers say other brands “just aren’t the same”.

The decision was initially revealed on social media after one fan wondered what had happened to the product after they couldn’t find it on the shelves.

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Colman’s is a household name, known for a wide range of mustards, condiments and recipe mixes.

The concerned shopper wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “Why don’t you make your French mustard anymore? I used to love it. Amazing with cheese on toast!”

Another fan of the condiment wrote on Facebook: “Can anyone tell me why French mustard has been unavailable in shops for several weeks.

“Usually buy Colman’s but not even shops own brand available. I don’t know how they grow mustard seeds but I am wondering if it’s a failure in the crops.

“I hate my steak without mustard, and English version is too hot.”

In response to the post on X, Colman’s wrote: “Hey, unfortunately we have discontinued it from the UK, but we’ll pass the feedback on to the team to say you want it back!”

In another post on the social media site, many people expressed their love for the French mustard.

One person, responding to the call for Colman’s to bring the mustard back, wrote: “Definitely. My husband misses this.”

Another said: “This really needs to come back used to luv this on my steak.”

While a third added: “Oh god yes. I’ve searched and searched for it. Other brands aren’t the same.”

However, the good news is the product hasn’t completely disappeared.

It is still available from major wholesalers such as Booker, Bidfood and Brakes and it can also still be sourced on Amazon.

Fans can get a huge 2.25 litre jar, which should keep them going for a little while, for £15.58, from the online retailer.

Why are products axed or recipes changed?

ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders.

Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether.

They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers.

There are several reasons why this could be done.

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For example, government regulation, like the “sugar tax,” forces firms to change their recipes.

Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs.

They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable.

For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018.

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It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version.

Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year.

Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks.

While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.

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SPOOKY season is here but forget the the ghastly ghouls and spooky spirits.

The most horrifying thing of all is running out of sweets for children on Halloween.

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Whether you’re throwing a party to celebrate October 31 or just embracing the spirit by giving treats out, you’ll need to be well prepared.

The shops are stocked up on sweets perfect for trick or treaters and there are plenty of offers to help get the best price.

Big tubs often work out as some of the best value, and you can remind little monsters to just take one or two.

Or individually wrapped sweets from treat sharing bags may feel like a more hygienic options if there are going to be lots of little hands dipping into tubs.

If you don’t want to answer the door Halloween night, you can get free ‘please take one’ printable signs on social media site Pinterest.

These are ideal when leaving a bowl by the door, helping to remind everyone to take no more than their fair share of goodies so you don’t run dry early on.

Here are the best deals on sweets in the shops this year…

ALDI

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Aldi has brought back retro sweetshop hero Flying Saucers, 99p (20g) in sweet and sour flavours, especially for Halloween.

The grocer’s Halloween Scary Sweets, 99p, for 160g, include spiders, brains, and fangs – perfect for emptying and mixing in a big bowl.

ASDA

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Asda is running two for £4 on a variety of sharing packs, including Haribo Share The Happy 22-packs mini treat bags usually £3 each.

Cadbury Freddo & Friends 12-packs, normally £3, are also included in the offer, as well as Swizzels scary mix of sweets, and trick or treat lolly mix – both usually £2.50.  

B&M

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You can get a dedicated Trick or Treat glow in the dark box for £4 from B&M, it’s filled with around 66 sweets – perfect for holding out when you get a knock at the door.

Or the retailer also has £1 packs of monster gummies, fizzy fangs, and witches fingers, which can be popped into a bowl.

The store is also stocking smaller packs of gummy treats for 89p each.

LIDL

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Lidl is one of the best value stores for Halloween sweets this year

You can get a great value tub of 1kg jelly Halloween sweets for £4.49 which is one the cheapest around.

Or Halloween chocolate balls are a great option for popping in a bowl, as each is individually wrapped. A 200g bag is £1.99.

Or a giant 1.2kg bag of Halloween fruit chews, again individually wrapped, is £5.99.   

Smaller 200g bags of vampire teeth are £1.29. And Chupa Chups mini 30 lollies are £1.99.

MORRISONS

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At Morrisons you can get fun size treat bags for £2.75, down from £4.20.

The supermarket is also offering two sweet tubs for £7 for More card customers.

And Rocky Mountain Mega Marshmallows £2 down from £2.75

POUNDLAND

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Hop over to Poundland and you can pick-up a 420g tub of Haribo starmix or tangfastics for £2.75.

Or a pack of 11 mini Haribo starmix is £1.50.

You can also get a pack of 30 mini chuppa chups lollies for £2. Or a 140g bag of Maoam stripes is £1.40.

SAINSBURYS

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At Sainsbury’s you’ll also find the best deals if you are a Nectar card holder.

A bumper box of 50 Haribo starmix treat bags is £5 with a Nectar card of £5.50 without, working out as 10p a bag.

A 22-pack of Haribo Share The Happy, 352g is down from £3 to £2 with Nectar, this is actually a slightly better value option than the box with the treat bags working out at just over 9p each.

IF you want to pour some sweets in a bowl, try Sainsbury’s fruity blood bites, 70p with Nectar or 85p without.

Other offers include a 20-pack of fun size chocolate bars is £3 with Nectar or £5.20 without.

Or Skittles sharing pouch, 318g, is £1.25 with Nectar or £2.50 without.

TESCO

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If you’re a Clubcard customer you can save a third on a range of sugary delights perfect for handing out on Halloween.

A bag of 14 Milky Way, Malteaser or Mars fun size is down to £2.75.

Or 18 fun size Skittles bags are £2.75, from £4.

You can also get Haribo Share The Happy Fizzy & Fruit Gums, or Starmix 22 multi pack, both 352g for £2.35, down from £3, This is slightly more expensive than Sainsbury’s which is stocking the same pack.

How to save money on your food shop

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.

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Sainsbury’s also sells £2 “Taste Me, Don’t Waste Me” fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash.

Food waste apps – food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public.

Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio.

Too Good to Go’s app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount.

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Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses.

Yellow sticker bargains – yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap.

But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here.

Super cheap bargains – sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they’ve found on the cheap, including food finds.

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“Downshift” – you will almost always save money going for a supermarket’s own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands.

The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as “downshifting” and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop.