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Possible Internet Dating Scams?
Firstly, I am not a dad but this seemed to be the only forum that comes near to what I want to message about. I am single and have tried a new dating site recently called GingerLove.co.uk The women aren't all ginger on it (which is a shame as I LOVE gingers, lol!) but two women I have started talking to on the site, they…
CHILD MAINTENANCE
Hello all. I pay my ex £330 per month child maintenance. I take home £1638 a month after tax yet she still has this perception that's it's not enough. That I should still pay for uniforms etc on top of that. To me the £330 is for uniforms and stuff like that. What are your thoughts?
Boots No7 for Men
Boots are doing an online deal at moment 3 for 2 on anti age No7 for men. If you spend over £50 you get £15 discount aswell. For example No7 Men serum is £26 each. So order 3 and its £52 but you then get another £15 off making it £37 for 3 so they are now about £12.50 each. You can do this as many times as you like but…
Should I send a demand letter from the solicitor?
Hi folks, Just looking for some advice here, so me and my Ex split over 5 years ago, we have a little boy (6 years old, soon to be 7). When we split my son was only one and a half, she moved 50 miles away and didn't drive. Due to the distance , we had agreed that I would take my son every second weekend for two nights and…
Should my wife and I spend all our savings?
Hi,
my wife and I are both 77. We have savings of 80K which has taken most of our
married life of 57 years. Sadly we have no company pensions only the sate
pension to keep us going. Our mortgage we paid off 20 years ago ( instead of
quality holidays others chose). We have no debts we do not believe in HP. Sadly
due to the…
Advice Needed
I am an EU citizen for 22 years in the UK (late 40s). Married since 2011, dad to a 6-year-old boy. Not having a great relationship with the wife, we are holding it together it seems, at least I'm keeping the appearances up for my son. We bought our house against my best advice last December 2018. I am self-employed, but…
30hrs adjustable income
Morning all. Does anyone know if payments to a lifetime ISA count as deductions from income for the 30 hrs childcare?
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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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