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Archives for January 2008

I want to find out who's rung me
Hi, can anyone help? I've just had an abusive phone call & would like to know how I can find out who's rung me. My phone provider is Talktalk. Feel a bit spooked! Thank you Vanessa
Cheap Baby Hamper/gifts
Pls help!!, thanks in advance :)
Speed Stacks
I wanna buy speed stacks. I have looked everywhere online and no one in the UK has them. Has anyone any idea where I can get them from? Many Thanks.
Moral dilemma - cheap flights
I know this is a money saving website but does anybody else on here feel that that in the face of global warming, promoting and advertising cheap flights is only encouraging people to exacerbate the situation? Where do other Money Savers stand when a decision has to be made between saving money and adopting a socially…
Does it exist? DAB, Ipod dock cd player!
I want to get my daughter a new hifi for her birthday. It must have DAB and a cd player and if possiblle an ipod dock. Does anyone know if these exist?:confused:
unusual gig problem !
last April i brought tickets online from an organiser not sure if this is allowed to name the company i brought tickets from but it was SEE TICKETS for a ticket master event the 3 tickets arrived and we went to the gig which was in pontypridd when i got to the gig and presented the 3 tickets the organisers said my tickets…
i wanna bit help
Hello , i am looking for a manual for a breville BP02 soft serve icecream maker i lost mine before i got a chance to use the machine, any ideas where to get one most welcome ps ive allready tried breville in Austrailia and they never bother replying many thanks margy
franchiseing
I am currently being chassed for about £700 from the British school of motoring (B. S. M.), for whom I worked as a franchisee driving instructor. The reasons for this are that I had a honeymoon in July 2007 of two weeks. I did inform the office manager when I first joined B. S. M. (in February 2007) of this. Her initial…
New digital camera
Can anyone recommend one? don't want to spend a fortune. got a Olypmus that failed on me last year and have the memory card for that so Olympus again would be useful! Seen this one in Argos: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5607257/Trail/searchtext%3EDIGITAL+CAMERA.htm what do we think? thanks
Am I Doing Right Thing?
Firstly, apologies if I'm in wrong Forum - wasn't sure, if not please point me in right direction. I have recently taken voluntary redundancy and with my lump sum, I kept a small amount and put the rest into a Term Deposit account with my bank (can't touch it for a year without incurring a charge). I'm struggling each…
charged twice on card
:confused: Went shopping yesterday to lidl and paid with debit card and the cashier said sorry it diddnt process so had to reenter details so then after that i wentto pay council tax today and noticed diddnt have enough funds in account so got mini statement and low and behold ive been debited twice for my shopping has…
Unearthing CCJ details
New poster so apologies if this has been dealt with before. My girlfriend did a credit check recently and it showed a CCJ of which she has no knowledge of. It is for a small sum and she could easily pay it off. The question is can anyone tell me how she can find out the details of the judgement ie who it is in favour of…
BACS credits
Can anyone answer my question?I have a cash card account with a building society, BACS credits are credited immediately after midnight on the due date.My main bank does not credit the BACS credits until about 3am, AFTER they have paid out any debit payments, eg cheques or direct debits. Surely this is theft.VMT
bargins
Hi there, Have you seen any really amazing bargains on the internet recently, or have you seen any on the high street. Please let me know, anything considered Steve
I wanna bulk buy Birthday cards
I'm talking 150 or 300 in one lot (same design pref). Its for our company to send a birthday card to each employee - I've had a good quote to print our own, but I need to get a quote for a 'ready made' card like you'd buy in the shops) but bought in bulk. Where would I start? Thanks Catt xx
Closing credit accounts after clearing them off?
Hello I have just cleared off a couple of credit accounts and was wondering in the eyes of credit rating companies if it was best to a) keep the accounts but not use them or pay them off each month if usesd b) close the accounts so the total amount of credit i have available to me is less. I am trying to improve my rating…
tv/dvd for bedroom please
i wanna small 15/19" lcd tv/dvd for bedroom needs to be digital freeview with hdmi hd widescreen please
Advice on taxes
Hi, i've recently relocated in the UK and starting a job, i was shocked to find out about the huge taxes one has to pay for salaries above 40k. I'm paying off a mortgage and seeing what amount goes to pure tax just makes me think that I need to do something about it. I'd really appreciate advice on how to handle this…
i want this pram but much cheaper mse
Could anyone tell me if they know where i can get these prams for cheaper as ive fell in love with them but the price just doesnt agree with the banker lol:confused: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=370016352340&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=024 :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Free Moneywise magazine
If you want to get a free Moneywise magazine for February then just follow this link http://www2.moneywise.co.uk/moneywise/fleetstreetpublications0108_process.jsp and register your details there are 3000 free copies which include a 24 page guide to ISAs for 2008. sam

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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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