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gas & electricity saving
Sorry - this is not a "have saved" but could have saved.....I couldn't belive the difference. I was checking my daughter's Scottish Power gas & elec bill for the flat she stays in at University. Comparing it against my Scottish Hydro bills........she could have saved £60 if she was with them. So anyone with Scottish…
My £20k MSE Baby Adventure
Long post........ Once upon a time there was a woman who wanted so much to spend time at home when her new Baby that she embarked on a very big adventure. It was an exciting & sometimes scary journey….to save as much money as possible. OK, so my Baby brain is in full gear right now but you get the gist. That was me 6…
Holiday Inn 2 for 1
Came across the link for this offer while browsing this site several weeks ago (very sorry I cannot credit the poster as I didn't bookmark it) Paid £89 for two nights including full buffet breakfast for 3 people (plus Priority club points) VERY HAPPY, Thanks.:T
Savings when buying/selling houses
We saved £300 by asking our estate agent to drop their fee when they sold our house. Without reading MSE, I wouldn't have even crossed my mind to ask them to drop their fee. As second-time-buyers (so first-time-sellers, if you see what I mean), the thread on selling houses was really useful. I don't know exactly how much…
Just saved £300 on car insurance
woohoo! i used a screen scraper last time which found me a very good price. I upgraded the car and the premium went up - made the mistake of not shopping around at the time because i though it must have been competive. However, gave it a shot today and was shocked to nearly half my premium so bit their (esure's) arm off!…
Just saved £21 on Car Insurance
Using Martins advice for a car insurance quote following Martins Post Office £50 back for new customers the cash back undercuts Norwich Union's policy by £21 so for just a few minutes work on my part, thanks to Martins Tip I've save £21 on exactly the same policy.
Nominate Post Of The Month for February '07
UPDATE: The winner has now been chosen, well done sloppychops, please send MSE Archna a PM with your name and address. Vote for this months Post Of The Month. Please nominate your most Usefu/Helpful Post of the Month £50 award by replying to this post. Remember, you're nominating, NOT voting - there is a difference!…
Natasha - Get Your Butt Into Gear Girl!
OK so first you spurn my advances in favour of smelly nelly and now I can't find the thread for Febs post of the month! :confused:
Saved 300 pounds on Travel Insurance
Just got married in Tasmania (where my wife comes from). My father's employer paid for my parents to fly out as a 25 years service present for him, but my father wanted to pay travel insurance as he had a heart attack about 18 months ago. Price quoted by the travel agents was over 400 pounds, which was enough to make the…
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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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