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Parking on Royal Wedding Day - London
Does anyone who lives in the borough of Camden know about the restrictions tomorrow? The link on the Camden website seems to suggest that it'll be fine to park in any residents or pay and display bay given that they consider the royal wedding day as a bank holiday.…
Milton Keynes / Northampton / Bedford ...
... in fact all those within about 20 miles of Milton Keynes, you might be interested in free meals & nights out in the Theatre District, Milton Keynes. :beer:They have a new game running at the moment which is not only fun (you hunt for treasure but there are challenges along the way!) but better still you win every time…
1st Anniversary - Dinner in Leeds - WHERE?
Hi Folks We have been very MSE as we are not going away on a Royal BH weekend - as everything is really, really hicking up in price. So as we are saving hundreds of pounds, i would really like to find a fab restaurant in Leeds. He just LOVES food - well he is a MAN :P It can be in the city centre, or west Leeds (we are in…
help - wallet lost in liverpool
This is a long shot, but did anybody in Liverpool found a blue wallet over the weekend. We are desparate to find this as this as train tickets for tomorrow.
Car Boot Sales (Gt Manchester & Cheshire) PLEASE HELP :-)
Hi All, Just wondering if you can give me some help on finding good car boots (ones that are proper car boot'ers not traders) starting soon? Been looking around but can only find info from 2006!! Anywhere in Gt Manc or Cheshire Much appreciated :-) Luke
Earn money for posting things Northamptonshire
Hi everyone I found this new forum where You get a share of the ad revenue the more you post the more money you can make and it's free to join up. Any one from Northamptonshire should give it a go!
Painter Decorator in Northampton
Any suggestions would be appreciated please
BSM - Complaint - On going. help needed
I started learning with drive with BSM, A soon to realise big mistake. Back in Jan I took my first and only 2 hour lesson, the first hour and 15 mins was the long induction chat and the rest a 45 min drive Great start I thought, but no. The next 3 weekend lessons in a row were cancelled by the instructor for various…
Horse Riding West Sussex
I haven't been on a horse for years but need to get back in the saddle and gain some confidence, and not look a total banana!, before going to the "Wild West" (won a comp from here!) in September. Haven't been well so trying to get back to fitness and would just like a few (possibly one-on-one sessions) to make me feel…
Lancashire: All you can eat Fish and Chips
This is for anyone living (or planning to go on holiday) in Lytham St Annes, Thornton or Blackpool or who lives further afield and doesn't mind a bit of a drive. There's a really good fish and chippy in each of these places, called Seniors (who have also just done well in the 2011 fish and chip shop awards) who have an all…
Car boot sale in Bristol this Sunday
Hey, I am helping my dad clear out and we are looking for a car boot this Sunday (17th of April). Does anyone know one open this early in the year?? Happy to travel. Can you let me know if you need to book as well, Thanks Zoe
London Money Saving
Any hints or tips for living in London?
Renting in London
Not sure where to put this but... In the next few months, I may need to move to London for my career. Does anyone know of cheap, safe places to live? Up to about £500-600 per month. Atm, I would be on my own (not v moneysaving I know) and am more interested in living alone than in a houseshare, but any ideas are welcome:)
Bank account limit
Hi All, I dont know if anyone can help me but I'm after a bit of information I belong to a small metal detecting club and at our recent agm a member said we were not allowed by law to hold more than £2,200 in our bank account and should therefore give a substantial amount to local charities to comply,Does anyone know where…
English easter school holidays
When are the english easter school holidays? The scottish, well ne scotland holidays are now for two weeks but wanted to check when you guys aree off. Thank you
Blackpool pubs
Anyone reccommend any pubs in blackpool town centre with offers on food or where to avoid thanks
Dressmaker in Nottingham area?
Hello all. Can anyone recommend a dressmaker in the Nottingham or Derby areas? I'm keen to get a dress altered for my wedding. Thought people in this forum might have experience of using local dressmakers. Thanks!

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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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