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Does anyone use or have experience of MySurvey UK?
I joined and have started earning points. How many points do you typically earn? How long does it take to get the rewards sent to PayPal usually? Says five to ten working days on the site.
Making Money via Cashback on CCs?
Hi All, I've never made any money on cashback when paying for items, I have a number of big ticket items to be paid for coming up and I usually pay via my debit card. Am I missing a trick here and should I use a cashback credit card, if so what one?
Help with company car V car allowance
Hi all really hope someone can help me here i currently am employed and pay Tax at the higher rate in scotland, part of my package is is a company car (2ltr bluemotion VW Passat Estate) and also all my fuel including private is covered by the company, I travel in total about 18k per year they have offered me 475 per month…
Ways to Boost income when saving for a house
Hi Everyone I have been advised to post this in the boost your income section as well so any help you guys could provide would be great. Like many of you i am currently in the process of saving for my first house. Thanks to everyone on the forum, i have managed to put together a full list of everything I should need in…
Peoples Postcode Lottery
I have 'played' the Peoples Postcode Lottery for around 3 years. I won £10 the first 2 months after I joined and about 4 £10 in the rest of the time. On speaking with people at work, it became evident that everyone won £10 the 1st month, most won £10 in the first 2 months and then very few prizes after that. I am concerned…
Alternatives to Swagbucks
Hello I am starting a new thread because I didn't want to clog up the Swagbucks topic. The new app limit for me is possbly the last draw for me and I'm getting sick of them making it harder to earn money from them so I am looking for alternatives. What do you guys think of these websites and are there any others worth…
stall holder insurance
Can anyone please recommend a basic stall holder insurance, public liability, for one off events. Mine lapsed as I hadn't done any selling in person for years and I am now doing an event in a few weeks. I did a google search and there's a lot out there and I don't know where to begin in choosing a good one.
What is circle please
can anyone tell what circle is please, keep getting the following emails You have received £5.00 from Circle.,Boom! !!!128293; Ivan Lotto tried Circle, now you're living £5.00 larger !!!128526; had 19 in the past hour this a scam not click on any thing and ca'nt ever remember signing up.
Quit or get fired?
I’m about to go through some training then progress onto a new job due to being sick of the place I’m currently working at, but this new job I’m going to do will ask me to start as soon as I can but my notice period is 4 weeks, they need staff ASAP and it’s a career I’ve wanted to do for years, wages are a lot better than…
Using my home as a holiday let
Hello lovely people. My husband and I have recently moved by the seaside and are hoping to use our home as a holiday let. Any tips both from those doing the same or those who have rented holiday homes would be greatly appreciated. I’d really like to make our place a great place to visit while not breaking the bank,…
Cashback World (LYONESS) Loyalty Card -{Edited by Forum Team}
A warning about Cashback World run by Lyoness - it's a {Edited by Forum Team}! They claim to have all the big multi-national retailers as it's Merchants but I've personally contacted many of the National retailers on the Cashback World site like M&S, John Lewis, Tescos, Morrisons, Clarks, B&Q, Costa Coffee etc and all of…
new business set-up worries :/
Hi everyone after some advice please, I've come to a dead end! I'm currently NHS employed, when my contract is up in September they can only renew it part time, so I'll be working only 2 or 3 days a week. I decided to fill my spare days with creating my own aesthetics clinic (initially from a purpose built room at home)…

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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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