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Archives for April 2007

This site has changed our lives
On the first day I found MSE I got all my paper work out. Within the first week I had reduced the rates on both our credit cards, won a £10 voucher on Pigsback (which I had actually been a member of for years, but never knew how to use!) Realised I was owed £20 my my Mutual points - again I site I had been a member of for…
High quality Rain Flower Stones and Cobble stones (info@weistone.com)
High quality Rain Flower Stones and Cobble stones (info@weistone.com) We would like to introduce our newest stones to all of our possible customers; all our stones are in high quality, beautiful colors. And we have three cobble mines, one cobble processing factory, and two quartz sand processing factories with the output…
My Moneysaving Revolution
I am 26 years old and since leaving school I have fallen in to debt due to overspending. With the help of this site and my partner I have managed to clear it and now have built up reserves to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Now the Next stage must begin. Our Challenge now is to build up our finances so they are ready…
Pay as you drive car insurance
My 24yr old son has just insured his car (2 years no claims) with Norwich Union (pay as you drive). His annual mileage is around 2000 miles which is very low compared to the national average. He has paid a deposit of £120 which includes the fitting of the Telematic Device which transmits the distance travelled and on what…
Holidays
Well, thanks to the guys and gals on the free easyjethotels thread, so far this year, i've booked/stayed mainly free at hotels for 17 nights b&b (4*) and have saved approximately £2000. I can't imagine it will be topped and, now that they've changed the ts&cs, I doubt it'll be added to much by Stelios! :D…
I won a years supply of ........
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love this site!
I am brand new to all of this but am loving it so far. Myself, hubby and our 3 boys have just enjoyed our free break at Haggerston Castle, I've just received my cheque from the Halifax for £100 because I had overpaid when we changed mortgage lenders and I am cuurntly waiting for all the freebies I've sent for. The only…
Pregnany money saving mission!!
Hi everyone :wave: This is my very first post!! I found out I was pregnant last year!! My baby is due in July of this year. It is a very exciting time for me and my husband. I recently decided that once baby is born I will take a break from work for about 5 years :T (cant wait!!) but that of course means that I will only…
Don't know about saved...
BUT up to now this month, I've made £212 ! WayHay! :D
Staff Discounts - Beefeater
I am outraged and disgusted by the cut in the discount from 50% down to 25% by whitbread. :mad: As it is im not allowed to drink there as a customer as i am staff. I am not only the one that feels the same and I believe that all around the country staff members of the beefeater chain are going to be notified to this issue,…
This Site!!!!!
Hi All:D i must confess.... i am a money saving expert, after reading posts in this forum i am obsessed with prices of things, i look at prices more now than ever! I dont pay a penny more than i have to usually, and i think what everyone gives is amazing!! Keep up the good work...trully amazing:beer:
Nominate Post Of The Month for April '07
UPDATE: The winner has now been chosen, well done Kipper, please send me (MSE Natasha) a PM with your name and address. Vote for this month's Post Of The Month. Please nominate your most Useful/Helpful Post of the Month £50 Award by replying to this post. Remember, you're nominating, NOT voting - there is a difference!…
top threads
Is it just me.... Whenever I look at for the top threads, all I can find is all those who are suggesting top threads. The link to the thread is not always included. How do I find what the top threads were about, maybe for each month. Which thread won, I cannot see it

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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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