McVitie's ‘unbelievably amazing' 80s-inspired chocolate bars scanning at Home Bargains tills for just 49p
The bar is slathered in three types of chocolate
RETRO CLASSIC McVitie's 'unbelievably amazing' 80s-inspired chocolate bars scanning at Home Bargains tills for just 49p
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A RETRO -THEMED chocolate bar has landed on the shelves at Home Bargains.
Inspired by the glamorous 1980s, the sweet treat is on sale for just 49p.
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McVitie's are selling their Gold Billions bars in Home Bargains
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The luxury bars are McVitie's Gold Billion Bars, which are the first new product in the Gold brand since it launched 35 years ago.
The wafer bar is filled with cream and slathered in a rich milk chocolate and white chocolate coating.
McVities also dip the bar in golden caramel chocolate for a decadent finish.
Home Bargains announced the arrival of the bars on Facebook, with fans flooding the comments with messages about their love for the bar.
One shopper wrote: 'Wow, that sounds like an unbelievably good deal!'
Another shopper wrote: 'Buy these for hubby, he loves them.'
The delicious snack sells for just 49p which has led to them flying off the shelves.
Home Bargains is known for its high-quality products which are sold for very low prices.
The store's gardenware is a perennial favourite for shoppers with the Hattie the Highland Cow figure being a particular favourite.
The shop also sells a glamorous rattan planter for just £19.99 and a firefly solar light for £9.99.
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Gadgets, including the Jardin Mechanical Water Time, are also popular, particularly on hot days like May 1.
May 1, 2025, was the hottest start to the month on record making Home Bargain's range even more in-demand.
Brits flocked into their gardens and local parks to enjoy the weather, while tourists got stuck on the London Eye which broke down in the 27C heat.
Despite the hot weather, Ramsey in Cambridge was still decorated with the town's Christmas lights - almost four months after the end of the festive season.
The sunny spell continued through the weekend but the Met Office has confirmed that the weather will soon return to the seasonal average.
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