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Has BBC Watchdog lost its bite?
seeing last night's episode, seems companies couldn't care less. The fake car engine guy just did a benny hill chase, and the nowTV rep was all blah blah improving blah blah..
MoneySaving Poll: Do you approve of the clocks going back?
Poll started 28 October 2014 Do you approve of the clocks going back? The clocks have gone back an hour – we've left British Summer Time behind and are now back on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) until the spring, when the clocks will jump forward again. This means relatively more light in the morning but less light in the…
Cashback with New Account but KEEPING Old Acc
Dear All, I want to set up a new Bank Acc so I can keep my new job income totally separate to make life easier when I need to do a Tax return and thought with all these incentives out there it would be silly not to go for one. My current bank is Halifax which seems the best one to switch to. When I look at others, they all…
MoneySaving Poll: Should the UK leave the EU?
Poll started 20 October 2014 Should the UK leave the European Union? UKIP is shaking up the British political status quo – with its biggest policy being that the UK should leave the European Union. If you were given a stark choice on this, phrased similarly to the Scottish referendum, how would you vote? Please choose one…
MoneySaving Poll:When do you chuck away best-before foods?
Poll started 13 October 2014 When do you chuck away best-before foods? Each year the average household wastes £470 by throwing away food. Are you a chucker or a keeper when it comes to food that’s past its ‘best-before’ date? Please choose the option CLOSEST to your USUAL stance (be honest!). Vote in this week's poll Did…
MoneySaving Poll: What's your stance on lowering taxes & public spending?
Poll started 6 October 2014 Would you prefer lower taxes & less public spending or higher taxes & more public spending? If we take the straightforward premise that to be able to increase public spending taxes also need to be increased (which of course is an oversimplification), we’d like to gauge your stance. Please choose…
The Apprentice is back 14th October
The apprentice coming back 14th Oct 9pm BBC-1. :beer: About time for some better programs .
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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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