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Archives for August 2011

'If no-one will fully repay £9,000 student fees, how is the system sustainable?' blog
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's ""If no-one will fully repay £9,000 student tuition fees – how is the system sustainable?"" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'What a load of plonkers – Nature Valley gets sums wrong...' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "What a load of plonkers – Nature Valley gets sums wrong in its adverts" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'Puns, bad puns & worse puns – the first 10 Friday Facebook Funnies' blog discussion
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'ING Direct pays 3.1% but you’re NOT protected like other UK savings' blog discussion
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'Students – lower earners deferring to 2012 could pay LESS' blog discussion
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Utility Warehouse cash back card how good is this service?
I recently got a notice through my door saying it could reduce my household bills every month by 20-30% using this cash back card by saving money on household bills every time you buy eg Asda, Boots, M&S, B&Q and other leading high street stores. Spend £450 a month on shopping and get 25% a month off a typical bill with…
advice for victims of riots and disaster
i dont know where to put this in the forum. so if possible can you piut this in the correct section. We lost everything last year through a fire in our home and were lucky to escape alive and can empathise with the victims. we lost all our id, cash cards everything. its hard work establishing yourself and very expensive if…
'I'm not fit to be a UK citizen. Are you?' blog discussion
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'Wholesale energy prices are DROPPING. Was/ is fixing wrong?' blog discussion
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Walk in Martin Money Makeover Clinic London Wed 12-2pm.
Walk-in money makeover clinic this Wed (for ITV1 Lorraine). Come meet me at London's Brent Cross shopping centre on Wednesday 12-2pm on the Upper Level. Whether it's credit cards, savings, bank accounts, telephones, going abroad or anything else. You can just turn up and say hello, or ask a question. Better still if you…
'Tackling Treasury Minister Mark Hoban on bank charges and more...' blog discussion
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'A 'cut the baby in half' decision – their life, but my choice' blog discussion
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'Have some faith in humanity…20 tales of good deeds'
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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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