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15 free .info domains.
Hi peeps, Just to let you know, dotster are doing a 15 .info domains for free, no strings. http://www.dotster.com/specials/info_special.php
Tiscali Offer of the Weeks
Had an email on special offers for the next few weeks:- http://www.tiscali.co.uk/events/2004/christmas/offers/deal_of_the_day.html
1.5MB Broadband for £24.99 / Month
Click Here for information about how to get NTL 1.5mb service for the price of the 750kbps service. This wont be available to everyone so please read the information carefully to ensure your elligability.
E31/12/04 Save ££ on Eclipse Broadband
Eclipse Internet is running a reduced price offer for Staff, Friends & Family here. https://www.eclipsebroadband.com/friendsandfamily But it looks like the offer has a loophole since anyone can take advantage and save money. I saved over £85 yesterday getting broadband internet from one of the best ISPs around (see what…
E7even great broadband 3 months xtra free
Tesco Broadband
Saw Tesco was offering broadband now. - 512Kb for £19.99, modem is inculded (Have one already) Anybody got anything to say about this service for or against. Would hope that customer service is not bad because it would show against the whole Tesco group. Thanks frj
AOL Broadband silver
iI have been with aol anytime dial up (£15.99) for the last 3 years and have been quite happy with them,however i am seriously considering delving it to the world of broadband and for a couple of quid more i can get aols silver broadband package, the only thing that is putting me off is that i have read about people having…
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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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