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Archives for September 2007

Martin's Money Mutterings Wed 26 September
If you'd like to discuss the mutterings in the latest email (Wednesday 26 September) then click reply to this thread. To read the very latest email go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip
'Dear the Treasury press office; wake up & join the 21st Century' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Dear the Treasury press office; wake up & join the 21st Century' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'Dear the Treasury press office; wake up & join the 21st Century' Blog
'Konnie Huq and double-sided sticky tape' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Konnie Huq and double-sided sticky tape' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Konnie Huq and double-sided sticky tape' Blog
'It's weird being 'the talent'. blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's ''It's weird being 'the talent' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'It's weird being 'the talent' Blog
Northern Rock: What should’ve happened last Friday Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Northern Rock: What should’ve happened last Friday' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Northern Rock: What should’ve happened last Friday' Blog
Do you trust banks? Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'After preaching “don’t trust your bank” for years, it's depressing people started at the wrong moment!' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'After preaching “don’t trust your bank” for years, it's depressing people started…
'Plugging a Marc Almond concert on ITV' blog discussion
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Excellent input re. Northern Rock on 5Live today Martin
Just wanted to say that you, as always, hit exactly the right note in balancing common sense with probabilities, and attempting to reduce some of the hysteria and panic. Loads of mentions of this site too :j - hope the flood of newbies doesn't slow the servers down ;) . Have to say, the woman from Northern Rock who came on…
'Mental Health and Debt: New guide to come' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Mental Health and Debt: New guide to come' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Mental Health and Debt: New guide to come' Blog
'My night at Hell's Kitchen' blog discussion
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'I'm going to Hell's Kitchen' blog discussion
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MARTIN AND MATTHEW TOGETHER Mmmmmmm
Tomorrow morning Martin Lewis and Matthew Wright on the Wright Stuff. My two favourite men who are worth leaving my OH for. :j :j :j
Pet Peeve: Shop escalators that only go up Blog Discussion
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Thankfully I was opening a can of Asda Mushroom soup Blog Discussion
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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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