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Archives for October 2007

'Star struck at the British Athletics Awards' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Star struck at the British Athletics Awards' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Star struck at the British Athletics Awards' Blog
MSE.com Attacked: PPI Campaign Suffers
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'PPI Campaign Suffers: Weekend Horribilis' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'PPI Campaign Suffers: Weekend Horribilis' Blog Also read MoneySavingExpert.com attacked: we're fighting back. Don't let them win.
PPI Campaign Suffers: Weekend Horribilis Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'PPI Campaign Suffers: Weekend Horribilis' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'PPI Campaign Suffers: Weekend Horribilis' Blog Also read MoneySavingExpert.com attacked: we're fighting back. Don't let them win.
'Delete as appropriate: Dodgy loan companies on the TV/in the papers' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Delete as appropriate: Dodgy loan companies on the TV/in the papers' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Delete as appropriate: Dodgy loan companies on the TV/in the papers' Blog
The most stupid rebranding I’ve ever seen… well done Icstis Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Dinner The most stupid rebranding I’ve ever seen… well done Icstis' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'The most stupid rebranding I’ve ever seen: Icstis' Blog
'Dinner in the dark with 2 beautiful women…' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Dinner in the dark with two beautiful women…' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Dinner in the dark with two beautiful women…' Blog
The Weekly E-mail: Your suggestions
Over 1.5million people get the weekly e-mail and we're always looking for new tips and ideas. So if you have any I'd love to hear them. This is the place to suggest them. What I'm looking for?* Top Tips from the forum. If you see a forum post (whether yours or someone else's you think should go in the e-mail. Then post a…
'A Scooter, a MoneySaving Jacket and a Bank Manager in a Side Car' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'A Scooter, a MoneySaving Jacket and a Bank Manager in a Side Car.' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'A Scooter, a MoneySaving Jacket and a Bank Manager in a Side Car.' Blog
'This is immigration not a nightclub queue' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'This is immigration not a nightclub queue' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'This is immigration not a nightclub queue' Blog
'Are there any MoneySaving Sultanas out there?' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's Are there any MoneySaving Sultanas out there?' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Are there any MoneySaving Sultanas out there?' Blog
Postal Strike & CC bills
To whom it may concern at MSE HQ, Please see the following thread ... http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=573221 Obviously, there isn't much point banging on about this on here or the weekly e-mail, as we are (or should be) preaching to the converted, and the victims won't be on here until after the…
'There’s something ugly about leaving a woman and baby at a bus stop' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'There’s something ugly about leaving a woman and baby at a bus stop' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'There’s something ugly about leaving a woman and baby at a bus stop' Blog
'It's terrible moving up an age category.' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's It's terrible moving up an age category.' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'It's terrible moving up an age category.' Blog
'Urgent schedule changes don’t make for good digestion!' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Urgent schedule changes don’t make for good digestion!' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Urgent schedule changes don’t make for good digestion!' Blog
I scored 596 at Scrabble, so why does it depress me?
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'I scored 596 at Scrabble, so why does it depress me?' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'I scored 596 at Scrabble, so why does it depress me?' Blog
'It’s an honour to be beaten by Martin Luther King' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's It’s an honour to be beaten by Martin Luther King' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'It’s an honour to be beaten by Martin Luther King' Blog
Money Mutterings discuss link 10 October
Click reply to discuss this week's mutterings, which will be in the latest email up on site on Wednesday (10 October). To make sure it's the very latest email go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttips :smiley:
'When borrowing £1 costs £600.' Blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'When borrowing £1 costs £600' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'When borrowing £1 costs £600' Blog
'Love compatability advert should be banned!'
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Love compatability advert should be banned!' blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'Love compatability advert should be banned!' Blog
No more Yellow Pages/Phone Books please! Blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's No more Yellow Pages/Phone Books please! blog. Please read the blog first, and then click reply to discuss. Read Martin's 'No more Yellow Pages/Phone Books please!' Blog

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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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