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Best methods to advertise online
Good Morning I want to advertise my tuition business online on some social
media platforms on a few days every week. Can you kindly suggest any relevant advertising platforms? After putting the advert out initially, what is the best/most
efficient way of getting the same advert out to the audience in future? Do you suggest…
PROLIFIC Study submission rejected.
I hope this is the right place to ask. (I've already received help on another forum about my Mobile Phone Contract and I am here hoping for more advice about a Rejected Prolific Study Submission, if possible, please.) It is regarding "Study of emotion and arithmetic" on Saturday evening. I successfully reserved a place…
Affilation sites
I only know of Awin but for the past year now it`s gone downhill and i`ve hardly made any money. A lot of the programmes have closed on Awin and gone to other affiliation sites but I do not know what they are. If anyone could shed a light I would be grateful. Also which ones are the best to use and least complicated to…
Declaring extra income
I'm in full time employment right now, earning £1250 a month after tax. I wanted to earn extra income which could potentially boost my income by over £1000 a year. Do I need to register as self employed, or can I just declare the income as extra earnings?
Fast food deliveries
Considering this to earn some extra cash in the run up to Christmas. Has anyone any experience of getting the cover on their car insurance policy extended? Seems churchill are not keen. Thanks
Research Opinions (Manchester)
Does anyone have any information as to whether or not Manchester-based "Research Opinions" is still operating? Their website and social media pages appear to be active but account login is now impossible - all that appears is an expired security certificate warning followed by a "404 - file or directory not found" error.…
Not a Doctor of Carpets - Rug Doctor
Not a Doctor of Carpets - Rug Doctor I remember companies that changed their name because of fake titles well how can anyone be a doctor of carpet ? KFC dropped Kernel Sanders because he was not a Kernel and Dr Barnardo's dropped the Dr bit because he was never a doctor. So why has this company been allowed to keep this…
Starting a B&B Vs an Air bnb
Hi all, we are mid way through selling our property and had an offer accepted on a B&B which we had intended to give a face lift to then carry on running,however that fell through. We are now having to look at buying a residential property and then converting it into a b&b. Likelyhood would be that the property would have…
Onepoll: worth it?
I've read some poor reviews on the Google play app. Yet it's on the top 25 UK survey companies on this website. What's going on? https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/make-money-surveys/ no.11
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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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