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stage 2 carseat
can anyone recommend a cheap stage 2 car seat thanks
Where can I sell used kids designer clothes?
Hi I'm having a massive clear out and would like to sell used childrens clothes. I have tried EBay but you get peanuts and I would like to generate more money from these items than giving them away for 99p! Any recommendations/ advise? Ideally it would be great to sell the lot in one go but where? Thank you
Home tutoring - £5 per lesson
Just had a leaflet sent home by school about a tutoring service called Tute. Anyone heard of them/used them? Checked website - looks legit and surely OK if recommended by school?? Costs £5 with the first lesson for free. brochure says they are used in schools across England and Wales and the same teachers/lessons now…
Obaby Zezu Car seat
Just wondering if anyone out there uses the obaby zezu car seat for newborn .. I will be buying the Obaby Zezu pram so thought I should ask before I buy the car seat as well .. The Obaby will also fit the maxi cosi make using adaptors .. so just looking for opinions around what to buy .. thnx
Cons Childcare Voucher Cut To U Turn?
In April 2011, the cons made cuts to the childcare voucher scheme so that some working families benefited less from the scheme. This was done by restricting the amounts that higher and additional rate taxpayers could receive tax and NI exempt. Rumours have been circulating for a while that Osborne will make some changes to…
£10 day out - Mums Show Live
I just wanted to share with everyone that I've just used the code BUTLINS to buy my ticket for Mums Show Live and got free tickets for my husband and 2 kids!!! Am really excited as it looks like it will be a great show and you can't get better than a day out for all the family for £10!
Bringing children up the moneysaving way
Hi hope im posting in the right place...i havent seen a thread on this so thought i would start one. I was curious to find out if there are things you do to help save money or live on a tight budget when bringing up children. And what everyones top tips are. Please feel free to merge or delete this thread if one has…
Where can I find cheap Black work trousers?
I start a new job next week, and money is really really tight (I have been on benefits for 7 months). I only have about £5 to buy a pair of black trousers, preferably online as I live in a rural town. Any idea where i can get a pair for that price?
Cons new 'Mummy Tax' Check Your Situation
It seems they're paying three times more than men in tax and benefit and pay and pension changes so might be worth checking how you ll be affected - "That is so unfair when women earn less and own less than men. Labour's Yvette Cooper is concerned about Cameron and Osbornes attitude to women, warning that they at risk from…
Sending a 3yo to nursery with chicken pox
On tuesday morning my lg got up with spots all down the one side of her back, the same day a HV (not my normal one who's on holiday) came to weigh my 6 week old. I showed her the spots and she said they were chicken pox (the third time she's had them). She went on to tell me that I shouldn't keep her home from nursery as…
Weekly spend?
Hi all :) x I've recently become a stay at home mum and I'm wanting to allocate a weekly spend for me and my one and three year old. This would be for outings mainly; swimming, entry to National Trust type places, the odd snack perhaps. Any idea how much would be reasonable? I do like to so things with the children. Or…
Lump sum for returning to work
Hi Guys Anyone else been paid a lump sum for returning to work? My lump sum is getting put into my normal pay so it means that I go into the 40% tax rate and it looks like I will be paying 4x than I normally pay in tax, 3x more NI and 4x more student loan. Apparently, I can't claim back the NI and the overpayment of…
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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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