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*Glitch* Fitbit ONE INSTORE ONLY
At Argos. The current summer sale paper (ends 11th Aug) that is available instore has the prices the wrong way round for the fitbit one (£79.99) and fitbit zip (£49.99). I would post a pic of the sale paper but its in the car and hubbie is on nights tonight. Pointed this out at the checkout and the lower price was honoured…
Raising Awareness about Plagiocephaly in babies with Headstart4Babies
Basically I am trying to raise awareness about a condition in babies called Plagiocephaly. The NHS dont fund treatment as they believe it to only be a cosmetic issue, but theres a lot more evidence than that to say otherwise. So the more people that are aware about it the better!! So im posting stuff in a few places that I…
Charity Raffle For Mental Health Foundation
Has many of you know In January 2013 after suffering with depression and anxiety my husband suffered with a mental breakdown, he was admitted to hospital were he was assessed and medicated correctly for the first time, He spent over a week in the hospital before he felt ready to come home and even now with medication he…
Legal and/or other advice for setting up a fund
Hi, Me and a friend have a condition and have always been involved with the charity which supports it. As we have grown up with it we know a lot of people with it and therefore know their needs and wants when it comes to making their lives easier. Our charity is great but it concentrates a lot on research and what we're…
Anyone use sharedinterest savings / fair trade loans
I like the idea of saving a small amount each month and lending this to people trying to make a living in impoverished countries. I've seen a few microfinance websites where you lend to specific individuals or start-ups such as lendwithcare.org or kiva.org but am more drawn to https://www.shared-interest.com who I used for…
Chinthowa development trust
0% admin fees, 0%expenses paid. All donations paid go straight to those who need it in small village of chinthowa Malawi. Check out their website
Willow Foundation: Buy gift experiences with 50% off every week with Red Letter Days
Today's #WillowFriday is a pamper spa day in The Champneys Forest Mere Health Farm in Hampshire. You can buy this experience for £30 and all money goes to charity. I have bought plenty of experiences from them through this - they direct you to their Just Giving where you donate the money. All is explained in their Facebook…
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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.
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 Payments 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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