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Top Chat Topics on 28/10/2004
The most popular topics accessed on thurs 28/10/2004. Click on topic title to go to that topic. M&S sale bargains online now Cheap Aftershave (perfume) Lidl Mega Offers digital camera £8 £165 Flights to New York Great Virtually Free Stocking Fillers Hunt 0 Levi's Mens 542 Jeans, was £60, NOW £12! Free Sky TV? 5 Things…
Just been shopping - I'm so sad!
Oh my word. I've just realised how "sad" I really am. I popped into the local town this afternoon to pick up a few bits and bobs, and I had a few small victories spread over Wilkos, Boots, Savers and Morrisons: Boots: 2 deodrants for £2.50, 150ml each. However, the two that I picked up both had 100ml extra free. Bargain.…
Top Topics (25/10/2004)
leather office chair £29.99 +free sandwich toaster (Read 52,098 times) The Great 'Ways to Get an Upgrade' Hunt (Read 50,411 times) TRY ME FREE HUNT (Read 47,072 times) Freebies Gold (Updated 4th Sep) (Read 47,508 times) GREAT 0% BARCLAYCARD HUNT! (Read 42,366 times) Any Tesco savings vouchers about???? (Read 39,955 times)…
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Thanks Martin/users
Thanks to this site I have saved myself money on utilities, got freebies & more! This is such a good site I'm surprised I've not come across it untill now. Thanks everyone!
Car insurance wow!! and other amazing stuff
;D Just used Martin's recommendations to sort out quotes for my daughter (age 17 about to take driving test). My first best price was over £1200 for 3rd party F & T from a "cheap for young drivers" company. Tried confused.com etc and got under £800 including breakdown insurance. OK it is still expensive for a £300 car but…
Top Topics (11/10/2004)
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Grateful Thanks
To Martin and all the regulars, I want to say thank you to Martin and everyone for all the help and advice I am gaining here. For the first time ever, I am taking my debts seriously and will get on top of things eventually. Since I joined this site, I have saved approx £30 per month in my outgoings. As I learn more, I hope…
Top Topics (4/10/2004)
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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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