We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the
Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨
Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Green & ethical MoneySaving
Archives for April 2013
Discussion List
Living off the grid (as much as possible)
Hi, Apologies in advance for the long post but I want to get as much information 'out there' as possible to prevent any misunderstandings or confusion. we are trying to move our family towards a more sustainable lifestyle and step one has been to try and reduce our utility useage by fitting efficient appliances and heating…
Log Burner
Does anyone have a stand alone log burner or one that heats the radiators and water,if so what are the pros and cons of having one and the costs of buying/installing,can it be connected to the original gas central heating radiators.Tia
New build sap-calc for oil boiler - solar thermal needed
Hello all, first time poster in this part of the forum. I am embarking on a self-build, with the footings now done, I need to decide what is going to heat. It has gone through the planning stage with a multi-fuel stove and a oil boiler. Now the sap-calc has come back and it will fail with those and we need solar thermal to…
Shopping Fairtrade in Supermarkets
I want to change my shopping habits and always buy the fairtrade option where there is one, however this morning I was in Tesco and was appalled by the lack of fairtrade options. Does anyone have experience in this area? Which are the best supermarkets to go for fairtrade options? Is the difference in choice vastly…
Great Britain's Energy fact file
An interesting document full of data about the UK's energy useage. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/48195/3224-great-britains-housing-energy-fact-file-2011.pdf I found the following rather revealing: Surprisingly, given the improvements in energy efficiency, heating’s share of total…
Tesco automated recycling centres
Hey all As my first post I am looking for advice on where I count locate the nearest tesco automated recycling centre to Leeds. I have bags and bags of aluminium cans and thought this would be an effective way to dispose of them. Any help would be highly welcome Kind regards Chris
The Green Deal is a useless middle-class subsidy
An interesting article in the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/georgemonbiot/2012/jan/13/green-deal "There should be a cast-iron rule for all public policy: it must not discriminate against the poor. No tax or charge should be approved which transfers money from the poor to the rich. The rule should not even…
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
MSE News
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.
Is this how you want to be seen?
We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.
