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New Xbox out by the end of the year
A new Xbox (Project Scorpio) is coming out near the end of the year. More details to be revealed at E3 on 11 June, where we will know what the console looks like, price, release and preorder date, etc... Rumours indicate that it will be more than £500. Reading some articles it disappoint me because: 1. Most people haven't…
recommend an external hard drive please
Forum friends and party people, I am looking for some recommendations from you! I need to replace my external hard drive. It will be used mainly to back up data, documents, photos etc from my pc. Current one is kaput, it was a WD my passport around 500gb. The length of time it lasted did not justify the price tag ( at the…
Console Recommendations - 7 YO who likes to dance
Hi - I hope someone will be able to help me recommend a console.. It's my daughter's 7th birthday coming up in a couple of months, and she's really into dance games - Just Dance etc - that she's played at friend's houses, and we wanted to get her one. We are not bothered if the console isn't the latest gadget (and don't…
Reliable PS3 controller
One of the triggers is iffy on my old PS3 controller and now the left stick on the current one has an issue where you will continually move forward without touching it and the stick is not even leaning forward. I am constantly having to work that bit harder to control my character which spoils the game. So I need a new one…
Xbox live gold 12-month subscription
Hi everyone, Just wanted ot know if anyone has had any luck recently getting 12 month gold for less that I can find, before i buy. The cheapest I can find so far is cdkeys, amazon, electronic first, (and some other places), for £35.00. Anywhere reputable for less than this? Thanks Paul
Xbox live membership - more than one year
If you didn't know, you can put up to three xbox live gold 12 months membership codes one after another. An alternative of renewing it yearly. For example, if you started the membership in May 2017 and put the three codes in, it will expire in May 2020. If you put in the one 12 month code it will expire in May 2018.…
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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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