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Amazon selling - FBA
Selling nappy cakes at children's market?
I am trying to make a bit of extra money on the side and have just had a bit of a brain wave. Do you think it would be worth renting a stall at a local baby and children's indoor market? (£11.59 for 6ft table) Not too sure how much it would cost to make a nappy cake however done a few times before in the past and wondering…
Valued Opinions - site won't load
Been trying to log in for days, but can't because the site won't load in any browser. Hoping they haven't gone bust - they're still sending me email survey invites. But I'm not completing any incase I can't redeem my rewards. Anyone else having problems?
Any good small business to do with 5k start up cost?
Ideally im looking for something to boost income - maybe that my partner could do along side a full time job. Childcare costs are crippling. We have some money to invest but its knowing what to do and how much time we would need to put into it, but would be great if we could find something to cover the costs of childcare…
Virtual Assistant Jobs
I was thinking of setting myself up as a Virtual Assistant because of my many years working in various Admin roles, so I looked up a few sites on the Internet. I can across http://freelanceassistant.co.uk/ and decided to register with them - it cost me £27. Their website states it is a one-off registration fee. I then…
Nsd!
Hello! Sorry if this has been spoken about and please point me in the right direction if it has. But I was just wondering what everyone does on “no spend days” I’m at work 3 days a week and at home with my little boy the rest, I’ve noticed it is so easy to just “nip” into town and have a drink and a cheeky cake or go to…
Online Sales
My wife is starting a business venture selling gifts and will be doing so via Facebook, Ebay, Amazon and an ecommerce website. I was wondering if there are other online channels that might be worth looking at to increase sales? This is cross posted from the small business board, hoping for more ideas. Thanks.
How can î rent out a static caravan ? ( self catering short breaks)
Hi I'm finding it very confusing trying to find out how to rent out a static caravan on my land as a holiday let.... short self catering breaks. I'm about to move to a very rural area and need to produce an income.....I know I will require planning as the static would have a kitchen but are there other requirements? ( obv.…
So many survey sites, which one?
Hi Does anyone have any personal experience with the different survey sites as there are so many which one would you recommend? Thanks
Earn bitcoin in your browser
http://hivefaucet.com allows you to earn small amounts of bitcoin just by leaving your browser window open. Your computer automatically 'mines' cryptocurrency, and in return, the site pays out about 20p in bitcoin every 10 hours.
Top Cashback - Trick or Treat 2017
Apologies if there is already a thread for this, however I could only find one for last years :D Todays clue is Three Sim Contacts :T:T
Which Lottery has the best odds?
Almost sure that this is the wrong forum, so apologies and please move it to wherever it should be. Which Lottery has the best odds? For the last few years I have bought one lottery ticket per week ( via direct debit,). It has cost me £104, and I think I win about £25 once a year. I realise that the charity side is…
Cash for ink cartridges
I have a few HP cartridges (some original, some compatible) what are the places that still pay any money for them? I heard The recycling Factory has a minimum to pay out and other people say they have problems with Tesco adding the points to the clubcard and they can't be bothered. Is there any good place you have found to…
Can Collection
Hi, with times being hard i was wondering whether collecting and then selling cans to a scrap metal yard would produce some income. My idea would be to not only collect my own cans but set up a mini business where i would go around my friendly neighborhood one day a week and collect all there cans and food tins and take…
Selling Old Fitbit
Hi, I recently got a new Fitbit. Has anyone ever sold their old one? I know it's linked to the app and registered to me, so. It sure how this would work. If you have sold one, what model was it and how much did you get? It might not be worth my while! Thanks in advance.
JustPark anyones experience?
Anyone using or making money?
Buying and Selling CeX Vouchers
There seems a thread to do this on Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/CeX/ Is it the same as Entertainment Exchange? It does say trade at your own risk, though.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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