Dan Jones

US Consumer Editor at based in New York. Formely at Mail and The Sun newspapers in London.

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

"Card draining" - police warn about cruel new scam that leaves gift cards fom Target, Apple, Amazon etc totally WORTHLESS by the time recipients try to use them at Christmas. Report by @tillyarmstrong_ https://t.co/jbFqMloBAX

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

This is a very good idea from a very clever person. Elon Musk has replied to say it's a "good idea".

[Bill Ackman @BillAckman]

.@elonmusk, how about a feature on @twitter that serves you the most-liked tweets that take the opposite side of the argument that you just viewed? We should always want to know the best case against a view we have come to believe.

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

Supermarkets and big brands are cutting the amount of the key, most expensive, ingredients in ready meals, soups, meal kits, kids' food and drinks by to 60pc - something @WhichUK says is 'sneaky'. Going on @TalkTV to discuss https://t.co/4Hg2WiSbRd

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

So it is Booths - the posh northern supermarket - that is the retailer linked to the food fraud probe https://t.co/XCCw8wtGkV

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

Heavy frosts due in spring aren't just bad for those of us eager for some warmth and sun. Temps as low as -8C willl stall growth of apples, pears and other fruit and veg - hitting yields and delaying crops. https://t.co/8op0XyeRmm

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

Grocery price inflation has risen again to 17.1%, the highest level ever recorded by @Kantar. Grocery shopping is the biggest expense for households after energy, and this rise adds £811 to typical annual bill compared to year before.

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

After 12 years (and millions of hidden orange puddings), Waitrose has parted ways with celeb chef Heston. He was a bit too 'unpredictable' - and spent all his time in France. But there is a farewell choc product for Easter: the Dabbit, a rabbit/duck cross https://t.co/wPq0Efiuo6

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

This is a fascinating story, and has created a good debate about council tax rates.

[Andrew Ellson @andrewellson]

Britain’s council tax system is so warped that this £28 million townhouse in Belgravia pays less than this £240k terrace in Rutland 😱

[Andrew Ellson @andrewellson]

Britain’s council tax system is so warped that this £28 million townhouse in Belgravia pays less than this £240k terrace in Rutland 😱

[Phillip Caudell @phillipcaudell]

Me: Why is my gas bill insane??

Fran from @OctopusEnergy:

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam - finally becoming part of a frequent flyer programme. Should be good news for those who fly Virgin a lot

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

Prince of Ales! Prince Charles reckons we should all go out for a pint to support pubs. I'll drink to that. @ClarenceHouse https://t.co/lGqrBVJSF4

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

We know inflation is bad, but the MoS's investigation shows some groceries have DOUBLED in price. Though a few products cost LESS (good news for well-groomed men with a taste for sticky toffee pudding and cheese Pringles!) https://t.co/q8My5e1u4x via @mailplus

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

Smeg reckon it's the future of cooking - an oven that can roast a chicken in 30 mins. But it's pretty pricy at £3,000 https://t.co/gXpPLvzkmR

[Ripster @ripster47]

I was stopped out just to be clear yesterday $CYN

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

Energy bills help - £400 off all bills (no longer £200 loan) pus £300 for OAPs and £650 for low income homes. Seems @RishiSunak listened to what @MartinSLewis asked for in MoS. Shows power of strong campaigning by consumer groups like @MoneySavingExp

https://t.co/aF22qOr5lo

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

The 6m people who receive non means tested disability benefits will get a £150 non means test benefits (this will be on top of the £650 that those who are on the lowest incomes will get).

#CostOfLivingCrisis

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

@sturgios I mostly agree, and was thinking the same - esp about the streaming firms. BUT there’s hope with two this year. 8-Bit Christmas is great. And I really enjoyed Last Train to Christmas. ( But a Boy Called Christmas is poor.)

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

@TomThorogood It might be a bit much to protect the lawn - and it will bring other lawn damaging issues in the short term - but dogs love chasing squirrels.

[Dan Jones @DanielJones_UK]

@jimconey @AlihussainST Brilliant journalism. I was gobsmacked reading this yesterday.