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Zero Waste Week - upcycling tips and tricks
Hi everyone In case you haven't seen it, check out the Zero Waste Week thread over on the Old Style board. We have several crafters over there with loads of tips on re-using stuff for their crafting and Ilona has posted up tons of fab pictures! Zero Waste Week - tell us your best upcycling and re-use tips
Personalised Greetings Card
Hi I've been looking for a greetings card for a special occasion, I know exactly what I want but I can't find a card anywhere. It's a fairly simple design (a silhouette of a country with a heart indicating an area on the silhouette and an inscription on the front and inside). Can anyone point me in the right direction?…
Recommendation for rotary cutter
Hi all Saw a rotary cutter being used last week, and would like to purchase one later this year. It's something I know nothing about and wonder if anyone has a recommendation? The lady who used it told me there are different shape handles, and that's the limit of my knowledge! I plan to use it to cut my patchwork shapes…
Help with your jewellery business
Special offer this week at the Jewellery Makers Business Club, join for just a pound for seven days trial. Help and advice and free Ecourses to help start/boost your jewellery business. http://www.jewellerymakersbusinessclub.co.uk/107-2
Loom to the Moon - please help a very special little boy achieve his goal!
Morning everyone There is an incredible young boy called Skye who lives near me, who despite being very poorly decided he wanted to 'loom to the moon'. Due to his illness he can no longer make the chains himself so he is asking for help! Read more about him here on his facebook page…
How to glue beads onto flower oasis
Can someone recommend how to glue small beads on to floral adhesive , I have used pva but it's messy and dosent stick that well ?
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MSE News
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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