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Archives for September 2008

5p bean sprouts, Glossop Tesco
Tins of bean sprouts at Glossop Tesco are reduced from 65p to 5p. They are on the same aisle as tinned beans and tomatoes. On an unrelated note, anyone any idea what I can do with 4 tins of bean sprouts!
Advice on areas and schools in Lichfield, Staffordshire please
Hi My husband has just got a job in Lichfield Staffordshire and next week we are going up there to try and sort out a house to rent and a primary school for my son. Can anyone please advise me on which areas are good/bad and likewise with the schools. Many thanks Jo
Parking in Nottingham city centre
How much does it typically cost to park in Nottingham city centre for the day? (Before anyone suggests I take the bus/tram/train/walk/park and ride etc I've already realised that a season ticket for the train costs about the same as a month's car insurance for me never mind anything else :rolleyes:. I'm just trying to…
Crab Lining for my birthday- best places south
Morning all, it's my birthday tomorrow and as it's supposed to be nice I've decided that I want to go crab lining (I'm going to be 25 and haven't been for 13+ years :o ) Anyway, does anyone know a good place for crab lining down south area? I live in Sandhurst M3 so Southampton, Portsmouth and surrounding areas would be my…
Manchester car boot sales???
I'm looking to do a carboot sale this Sunday (14th) to try and get some money for my first week back at uni because the loans don't get paid until the 29th :eek: ! I was wondering if anyone knows any good ones in the Manchester area? Thanks in advance :D
brand new games at morrisons
hi i was doing my shopping at morrison's and saw any ds.wii,ps3,360 games at £25.00 all the new titles like spore for the ds, mercinarys 2 £25.00, bad company, not sure if it is just for this week or for the next couple of weeks. its a credit cruncher and its better to go there than the game shops or ebay as this is the…
Hotel Accomodation near Liverpool LPL Airport
Hi My friend and I are flying into Liverpool LPL Airport for 2 days and was wondering if anybody could advise on any good hotels near the airport/town. Also any tips on good places to shop and eat would be appreciated. Thanks in advance! :T [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
Essex Free George voucher
In this weeks Chronicle there's a voucher, spend £50 in Asda (Chelmsford or SWF), get a £5 George voucher.
tickets for the nec birmingham
we are going to book for a show for the end of december at the nec birmingham. I know this is a long shot and probably not possible but does anyone know of any offers at all for here. discounts? bogof's? free booking fee? free order charges? free car parking? thanks
Birmingham -anyone form here please?
I've got 2 tickets to Screwfix Football grand final for this sunday (will be held in NEC Birmingham). Anyone interested PM me with address and I'll send them out today.
Glossop SK13 Free Bottle of Wine at Va Bene
Glossop commnunity website has struck an offer with local Italian Restaurant Va Benes... if you click the link above and go to the pic which says FREE WINE you can either get a free bottle of house wine when you spend £20 or a complimentary glass of wine when youre in the wine bar by producing the voucher
Brighton & Hove specific savings
Hi everyone, I was wondering if there is any interest in a thread just about savings in Brighton & Hove? I know that working full time I find it hard to keep track of who is doing what, and a thread for any locals might help? Examples are currently:* HaHa Bar £10 off £20 meal * Strada free meal with voucher from current…
Exercise Buddy (female) in Petersfield?
Ok folks I drive to work, where I sit on my bottom all day, drive home then plonk myself in front of telly. Is there any females in the Petersfield area who could motivate me, I need someone to go to the gym, any exercise class, even a walk round the lake. My hubby normally works nights and all my friends live miles away.…

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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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