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Snp stormcloaks
Have you noticed the similarity between Scottish independence and the storm cloaks of skyrim? They fight the empire for independence and live in a cold mountainous land. Admittedly the dragon is a Wales thing but maybe one of the Scottish saints slayed one? The thalmor are the EU
Guild Wars 1. Anyone with unused account/items?
hi. my nephew has started playing GW1 from the beginning of Prophecies. its my old account and pretty much unused for 10 years so well out of touch. (only had prophecies and factions). I didn't have lots of characters so have missed out on birthday presents and the like. if anyone here has unused accounts that may be…
EA access on Xbox
Some games are free or discounted (10%) when subscribing to EA Access. Regarding the games that are free with EA Access, once downloaded and within a year the subscription runs out and not renewed, will the game still work?
Can I introduce anyone to the PS Vita?
A blast from the past this one. But, this is a cracking console and paired with a PS TV well you almost have (but not quite) a switch. The console is excellent (nearly a PS3 in your hands) and prices are second hand circa £60. The big plus is the price of games, the PS store is heavily discounting (regular sales) and games…
Xbox game cd
Is the Xbox game cd just for installation purposes? Does the cd need to be inserted in order to play the game?
Call of duty Season passes on activated systems?
Hey Guys, Was wondering if anyone could enlighten me on this please. My Mate on COD is unable to download his already bought season pass on Ghosts and black ops 2 (possibly on other CODS too , havent looked yet) . Cos apparently its already on 5 PS3 systems so it says when we tried to download it. Thing is, hes only ever…
Xbox queries
I have the following queries on Xbox: Gift card I am going to purchase games from the Microsoft/Xbox store through a digital download. I will be using the gift cards to do this, instead of using card or Paypal, as so I don't have to divulge personal and card Paypal details. Found some on Amazon where they give you the code…
COD Infinite Warfare Digital Deluxe Edition
If you guys purchased COD Infinite Warfare Digital Deluxe Edition game download from the Microsoft store before (https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/store/p/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-digital-deluxe-edition/c4qnr5z103qw), does it: * come with one download where it has COD Infinite Warfare and Modern Warfare® Remastered *…
Need to buy present for recording gaming (Elgato?)
My nephew (15) has mentioned he would like all the bits and bobs needed to record his gaming and possibly upload to Youtube etc. I've been looking at this: Elgato Game Capture HD60 with Elgato Chat Link Cable. What else would he need? He's got an Xbox One, a laptop (not sure of specs). I also bought him the HyperX Cloud II…
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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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