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'Have you had a FREE flight upgrade?' poll discussion
Poll started 26 April 2011: Have you had a FREE flight upgrade in the last year? We're trying to see how common flight upgrades really are. Have you had a FREE flight upgrade during the last twelve months? Yes (please select the reason closest to your situation) I was on my honeymoon/getting married/celebration I am a…
Real Life MMD: Should I pay the fine?
Should I pay the fine? I recently drove to London with a friend in my car, where we found a pay and display parking spot. I was willing to pay but my friend wasn't so we kept looking. At 11pm, he saw some single yellow lines, where we parked. I was worried about getting a ticket but thought we'd leave early morning before…
'What's the hottest discount voucher?' poll discussion
Poll started 19 April 2011, vote here then discuss below What's the hottest discount voucher? With the Discount Vouchers page nearing a huge 15 million views, we thought we’d ask which vouchers you currently rate most so we can focus our efforts on bringing you them... If you could only grab one 40% off voucher, which…
Real Life MMD: Should I ask for the cash back?
Should I ask for the cash back? I recently threw a party for my friend and a few of us decided put in £20 each and buy a joint present. I had to put the money in for one of my friends as I couldn't get it off her in time and she said she'd pay me at the party. However, she didn't turn up as she was ill, and never mentioned…
'Do you enjoy shopping' poll discussion
This week's poll: Vote here, then discuss below. Do you enjoy shopping? Poll Started 12th April 2011: Are the shops a means to an end or a glorious pursuit in their own right? It's often assumed there's a gender gap in the way we look at shopping, is this real or just hype? Assuming you've got the cash, rate shopping as a…
Real life MMD: Should I cough up?
Should I cough up? A contractor I work with had a birthday last week. A junior colleague had a small celebration, bought a cake and a gift. I wasn't in the office on the day this took place. I'm now being asked for a £5 contribution. Click reply to have your say Previous MMDs: View All [threadbanner] box [/threadbanner]
'Have you ever fiddled your expenses?' poll discussion
This week's poll: Vote here or discuss below Have you ever fiddled your expenses? If you get expenses from work (or self employed people using expenses for tax returns), are you always scrupulously honest? Which of these is closest to your situation? Couldn't if I wanted to. I’ve never worked in a job with expenses Work in…
Real life MMD: Should youngest get more?
Should youngest get more? My eldest child will have borrowed from student loans about £9,000 to pay his uni fees. Assuming youngest child goes to uni, his student loan for just the fees element could be £27,000. So assuming that we could repay 18k, would you give 9k each or 18k to the youngest? Click reply to have your say…
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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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