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New app to help lend and borrow items "Borrow-it"
Thought I would share details of an app that might be of interest to forum readers. Called Borrow-it it is available on iphones / ipads only but free to download and allows users to share almost any items between them and there is a video and more info on their website . Insurance for loss / damage etc is available from £1…
LED light bulbs
I've had low energy bulbs for a few years now having bought when CFL bulbs started to be available at a reasonable price. I saw some LED bulbs at screwfix over the weekend at an amazing price so decided to take the plunge and buy some. Wow! I've been really impressed with the brightness and how quickly they come on…
EDF "smart" meters. Grrr
OK, I realise that this isn't the "praise, vent and warnings" board, but I feel like a good rant. For weeks, EDF have been hassling me to make an appointment to get a smart meter fitted. The good thing about smart meters should be that they can measure the export from my solar panels. That means that I can get paid…
Smart Meter (In house display) working with Solar?
I have contacted British Gas about the In House Display of my smart meter not holding a screen display (goes black). They sent out an engineer with a new one ... and when I mentioned I like to see the solar generation, he said that's why it isn't working, it won't work with solar panels. It is a known fault (but they know…
Flow Energy - Boilers
Flow Energy has been trying to market its electricity-generating boiler for some time. I now see that they have expanded their range by re-badging/selling the Intergas RF Eco boiler. I would be interested to know if anyone has had dealings with this Company as the Intergas RF Eco has piqued my interest as a suitable boiler…
Solar Pv warranty dispute
Hi I am brand new to this site and forum so please be patient. To cut a long story short my 5 year old PV system has developed a fault, the installer (Green Energy Centre has gone walkabout. I have a 6 year warranty of workmanship and installation which holds any Green Energy Centre responsible for the warranty (which was…
Virgin Money salaries
I am outraged by the salaries executives earn in supposedly ethical institutions. Example: Virgin Money have just employed two losers at shameful salaries, pensions, and options. Peter Bole, Chief Financial Officer, arriving from Tesco Bank which recently reported that more than 40k customers lost money because of their…
Biogas UK
Why isnt it that popular? I cant say i know much about biogas but my understanding is it takes waste and makes gas. I know theres issues with temperature but also believe theres ways round it. Not to mention there a fair few farmers who seem to use it (im guessing thats what the big green cylinder things are on farms) Now…
On-grid domestic battery storage
Hello! Right, as discussed elsewhere, battery storage for self generation (typically PV) is interesting (to some), and gathering momentum in the UK. So here's a thread to discuss it, and watch it develop. I've called it on-grid, as off-grid is so much more specialised. And domestic as commercial scale storage, or grid…
Cost of adding solaredge to an existing system
I've had a 4kw PV system for just over a year and been really pleased with it. I want to maximise what I can get from it and the company that installed it have recommended fitting solaredge technology (I went to them about it). What I can't work out is whether it is worth doing- costs a lot fitting it onto an existing…
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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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