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Archives for December 2009

Free energy saving lightbulbs - Portsmouth area
Two free energy-saving lightbulbs via Pompey website, but must be collected from the Pompey Megastore on Rodney Road - print coupon online & allow 48 hours for bulbs to be delivered to the store. http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/pompeypower/
Free Text Adventure Game for pc
Anyone remember ZX Sinclair Spectrum? I loved the text adventure games on them. I have come across this http://www.grahamcluley.com/humbug.html and wondered if anyone has used it and if it is any good. Hope it is ok [purplesignup][/purplesignup]
Possibility of joining Liz Earle product tester panel- become Facebook fan
Saw this on the Liz Earle website and thought it sounded interesting. Worth a go if you're already a fan of her products. :) http://uk.lizearle.com/index_2.php?userpage=facebook&_s_icmp=home_BUT3
Free Brain Training with Friends & Family
A while ago I posted www.actibrain.com the free brain training website. Well just to let you know that actibrain is now on Facebook too. http://apps.facebook.com/actibrain/?from=actibrain
Kylie Minogue X album is free to download on Nokia music site
not got to grips with site yet as new to mp3s but search kylie and you will find it. (its the site we are using the free codes on)
Archna's Free Game of the Week: Kerixep
Colour in the squares but you can't double back on yourself and every square must be filled in. Click the link to play the game: Kerixep Don't forget if you have a suggestion for a game and want to see it in the Moneysaving tip email [EMAIL="freegame@moneysavingexpert.com"]freegame@moneysavingexpert.com[/EMAIL] Note from…
Free Pint Of Carslberg At Your Local Goal Soccer Centre
http://www.goalsfootball.co.uk/carlsberg.aspx
Free Ordnance Survey Desktop Wallpaper (New one every month)
http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/freefun/wallpaper/
Free movie up to value of £5 (legal)
Found this on digispy. Haven't tried the code yet The add says you can enjoy a movie on binkbox up to value of £5 entering the code below http://www.blinkbox.com/DigitalSpy Enter code DIGITALSPY5 when you pick a flick Terms and Conditions 1. Voucher is limited to one redemption per user and expires on 11th January 2010. 2.…
Free Eastpack Wallet (300 so be quick!)
http://www.pak30.fr/
"The Noughties 2000-2009" book giveaway. Want one?
[title=http://images2.moneysavingexpert.com/images/dp/wtd_underline.gif] The Winners[/title] Congratulations to the following who have netted a free book. Please can the winners Private Message me (click my name and then "send a private message to MSE Natasha") with their full name and address. If I don't hear from you by…
Free £10 HMV voucher for some 16-24 year-old London residents taking a chlamydia test
[title=http://images2.moneysavingexpert.com/images/dp/wtd_underline.gif] What's this about?[/title] If you're aged between 16 and 24 years old and reside in the London areas of Fulham, Hammersmith or Westminster, you can get a free £10 evoucher to use at HMV, if you agree to having a chlamydia test.…
Looking For Free SMS Online Sites, Which Are *Safe*!
I've been using cbfsms.com to send texts for ages. I spend a lot of time online and can type fast, so it's ideal. It seems to ask for charges now all of a sudden, so I'm looking elsewhere.. Apart from the other two I use (o2.co.uk and Orange's online free text service for their customers), are there any other free, SAFE…
Free Tulip Craft Paint Sample
Just seen in Crafts Beautiful magazine January issue that you can get a FREE sample of Tulip 3D paint.:j Just email details to [EMAIL="sales@colart.co.uk"]sales@colart.co.uk[/EMAIL]. The advert says that the paint can be used for cardmaking,scrapbooking, customisatiin, decoration - I have used these paints before and they…
National Fares Manual 05-NFM05
The new National Fares Manual has been released by ATOC, yet again you have to pay for it and yet again it looks like ATOC with their monopoly do not want you to get your hands on it. Is it because they are frightened you might work out that it is cheaper to buy 10 single tickets then 1 return ticket? This version is valid…
Free lovemiddlesbrough Ambassadors toolkit
http://www.visitmiddlesbrough.com/love-middlesbrough/ambassadors-club/apply-to-be-an-ambassador
Free gift when you join the Ethiopiques fansite
http://ethiopiques.info/get-involved/join-the-street-team/
Free Dolly Rocker Stickers
http://emr.emi.com/go.asp?/.parlophone.dollyrockers.dollyrockered/bEMU001
computer game (racing): TrackMania Nations Forever
http://store.steampowered.com/app/11020/ Play TrackMania Nations Forever Free Game Title: TrackMania Nations Forever Genre: Racing Developer: Nadeo Publisher: Focus Home Interactive Release Date: 16 Apr 2008 Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Slovakian,…
Download free Sherlock Holmes audio walk and map
Noticed this in the Guardian- sounds like an enjoyable way to spend some time for anyone in London over the holidays. :) http://www.guardian.co.uk/sherlock-holmes-the-movie/intro [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]

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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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