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Re: Fundsmith again.
It's a good clear video. That's what I've come to expect from this Youtube channel: he's one of the better financial influencers. The content isn't new, still it's worth…1 -
Re: EDF fix coming to end -- offered "deal" -- should i take it?
There is currently a possible £50 cashback via TCB for new and existing customers taking out a new dual fuel fix Simply Fixed or Simply Tracker tariff contract from EDF (half that for a single fuel) …2 -
Re: EDF fix coming to end -- offered "deal" -- should i take it?
In the same boat as you, was discussing with a friend on WhatsApp:- "Have to renew our leccy contract in next 50 days and that is proving a real conundrum, move now or wait. Currently on 18.62p/…2 -
Re: EDF fix coming to end -- offered "deal" -- should i take it?
Might EDF come back with a better offer if I hold out? My fix ends on 31st August. Right now the end of August seems like a very very long way away when it comes to any guessing on what might happen …2 -
Re: EDF fix coming to end -- offered "deal" -- should i take it?
I'm not sure if I have misinterpreted what you are hoping for, but no energy supplier will offer you a lower cost tariff simply because you are nearing the end of your existing term Any lower or…2 -
Re: Fix Ending Late Oct... When Will Current Fixes End?
The price cap, or pants cap as ML calls it, has nothing to do with fixed price tariffs. It will only apply if you fall off your fixed tariff without arranging an alternative. The price cap is based u…1 -
Re: Electricity VAT to be scrapped for six months from 1 October
"In a similar vein, DD payments made to an account before the tax point for the change will incur VAT at the 5% rate… (tax point is the earlier of the payment or the bill)" I can't com…1 -
Re: Electricity VAT to be scrapped for six months from 1 October
It depends - at that level on pure electric you still save. But at that level on dual fuel - and the 3% applies to both fuels you could well see a lower than otherwise gain - as the 5% only applies t…1 -
Re: Octopus Agile
I did a bit more research on this and you are right - there is no evidence of anyone ever being fined or prosecuted for ignoring a hose pipe ban. However, there is evidence that in 1976, which was th…1 -
Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread
I put the headline into Brave search and AI apparently agrees with The Sunday Times. 👎️1
