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Petrol in Milton Keynes
I'm currently spending about half of my time in a village near Milton Keynes. Whilst there, I'm needing to fill up my car with petrol regularly for the journey back home. Can anyone suggest the best place to buy fuel? Prices seem to vary considerably and even daily. I've found the pricing on petrolprices.com is often out…
Bike Stolen in Leicester - Annoying Situation
So one of my brothers friends borrowed my Saracen Mantra bike whilst I was at work without asking me and left it on his front garden at night in Syston, Leicester were consequently it got stolen - This was back in October of 2011. The family of the boy have been promising me that they are going to sort it out, but in 6…
Choosing a plasterer...
:j I had a flakey old damp wall in my flat, I had three quotes from local plasterers in north devon which did vary quite a lot. I didn't mind paying the top price but that doesnt always garantee they are the best. so i choose at random and went for the middle guy. I know this was a bit risky but how can you tell?. well,…
LKocking car boot sale Weston-super-Mare
Lovely morning to we just pootled along to Moor Park car boot (next to the helicopter museum) to find it all empty and locked up. We haven't been free for the last few Sundays so I don't know if this is the first week it's closed. Anybody know if it's gone for good or if it will be back? I know they planned to do 51 weeks…
Kettering Northamptonshire New Hairdressers Opening Offer 50% off
Inspire Hairdressers in Kettering are offering new clients 50% off!!!! I had mine done there the other day & only paid £33 for a full head of foil highlights and a cut & Finish which is an absolute bargain!!! Well worth a visit if you are needing your hair done. The salon in Kettering is opposite St Andrews church on…
Aylsham, norfolk Hairdressing models
hi, im a qualified stylist doing my advanced qualification in a salon looking for models on a monday afternoon / evening in aylsham. cut and blow dry £5 , full head colour £10 , foils £15 if anyone is interested please contact me through the site, many thanks
Free parking in Leeds?
Does anyone know of anywhere to park all day on a Saturday for free? We don't mind a 15 minute walk or so in to the centre... Any advice much appreciated, thanks!
Dolphin Quay Poole, Dorset
Hi, Does anyone know the Dolphin Quays development right on the harbour at Poole Quay. The flats there used to be available for holiday lets but all of a sudden none of them are. Can anyone enlighten me please? Thanks in advance
Tesco Allerton Rd. Liverpool. Frozen Kebabs @£1
As title says, boxes of 8 Kebabs @ £1 (4 lamb and 4 Beef). they were clearing them off in the summer and I got some then. Quite a bit of fat drained off when I cooked them, but they tasted very good and worth the money. They are in the open freezer at the end of the frozen food section near the tills.
Nottingham - loads of deals and info at fastfind.info
A mate of mine has passed me this link and to anyone visiting Nottingham I would highly recommend it, especially if you are planning on going out in the City Centre - fastfind.info It won't let me post a link, but if somebody who's been on here longer sees it and likes it, please feel free to post a link.
help required :can you actually park in putney after 6.30 or not ?
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/473/street_parking-zones/218/parking_zones/10 it says nothing about these on parkopedia http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/putney/ looking at the link seems to me that you can park after 6.30 pm in putney according to wandsworth council : A2 Subzone - Putney Operational 8.30am to 6.30pm,…
Daily Deals Isle of Wight
There is a new daily deals web site for the Isle of Wight, they are offering lots of discounts on different things to see and do on the island, a bit like groupon do on the mainland. I just bought a hair deal and saved 70pounds and a food deal which is perfect for our anniversary next weekend. the company is the price is…

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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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