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A: 24/12 holiday pirates (web)
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E: 14/12 Win A Shopping Spree At Waitrose
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E: 26/12 Win A Natures Menu Hamper For Your Pet
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E: 26/12 Win A Michelin-Star Experience
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E: 17/12 Win Three Course Meal With Champagne, The Ritz London
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E: 21/12 Win an Aeropress coffee maker gift box and a 6-month coffee subscription
reg/login with Living North The good folk at Northallerton’s Rounton Coffee are giving one lucky Living North reader the chance to win an AeroPress gift box, which will revolutionise your morning pick-me-up, and a six-month coffee subscription of freshly roasted Rounton coffee for you to use in your shiny new machine.
E: 21/12 Win a £55 facial at Ginger Tree Beauty, Richmond North Yorks
reg/login with Living North Richmond holistic health and beauty experts Ginger Tree offer facials from three product ranges that can soothe your skin and your soul to help with Christmas stresses. Treat and nourish your skin at a tough time of year, as well as enjoying an hour’s rest and relaxation, with a 30 minute skin…
E: 17/12 Win Two Tickets To Chambers Of Flavour V3, Gingerline
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E: 21/12 Win 1 of 2 "Joseph" family tickets at Newcastle Arena 23/12
reg/login with Living North See the star-studded production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle. It stars the North East’s own Joe McElderry as Joseph, taking on the role of a lifetime. Tickets (for four people) valid only for the 23 December 2017 performance at 8pm.
E: 14/12 Win family tickets to "Funny Stuff for Happy People" at Piece Hall, Halifax
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E: 04/12 Win Family Ticket For Doktor James Kristmas Karol & Dinner
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E: 07/12 £50 voucher for Salisa Boutique, Biscuit Factory Newcastle 09+16/12 (x2)
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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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