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Pregnancy, first trimester exhaustion
I am 8 weeks pregnant with my second baby and finding myself absolutely exhausted all the time. It's not been the easiest pregnancy so far. I was taken into hospital last week for a scan for a suspected ectopic pregnancy due to sickness, stomach upset and tummy pains but thank goodness everything was okay. Since last week…
Cot bed matress advice - how to choose?
I am looking at buying a cotbed matress and wanted some advice. It is not for a newborn (child is just over 1yr) but I will be using it for a few years and wondered what people's advice would be about buying a middle of the range priced one or one of the more expensive ones? Would you go for a foam matress or sprung? Also…
Narrow fitting shoes for child
No 1 daughter has narrow feet and we're struggling to get shoes to fit her. She's currently a 5 E (child not adult 5), but the Clarks Es seem to be a bit wide. Are there any other brands that people have had success with getting a narrow fitting? Our local StartRite shoes shop only goes down to an F. Thanks
Cupboard locks - screw in or stick on type?
Would love some advice from you experienced parents out there! I am in the process of adopting a little one and need to get cupboard locks for the kitchen. I wondered if you would recommend screw in or adhesive types? I do not really want to have to drill into the cupboards so thought about the stick on ones but then…
Second hand Britax Prince
Following on from the second hand car seat thread and not wanting to highjack. I have just bought this seat from a colleague. It has only been used a little bit for her grandchild. However when I checked it all over following the other thread on here I am not sure how the white polystyrene foam is meant to attach to the…
Legal right to know A Level results
Does anyone know if a parent is legally entitled to know their child's A Level results? If so how do they go about it? Many thanks in advance for any advice/assistance.
sorry ive been away!
Ive been away from MSE for agesssss now. Im so sorry to those that were folling my threads and giving advice. Its been a horrid few months. Ive started divorce proceedings and the legal orders for the kids/ the house so its been so stressful and on to of that ive had a 5000 word dissertation proposal to start. The kids and…
Free Audiobook Apps for iphone For Kids In Cars!
I found loads of free books for my kids to listen to in the car on our way on holiday - they can listen for freeto the audiobooks on their iphones or other devices ( fed up with 'free' apps which actually aren't once you get through to their site!!) This one actually is! I got Jungle Book, Alice in Wonderland, Huck Finn…
kids channels on tv
so do you think that CITV or CBBC are 'responsible' channels which send out programmes you can let your kids watch unmonitored? my DIL thought so - until complaints about her sons behaviour from both myself and her parents made her ban one programme. that program was 'Horrid Henry'. its a cartoon, but, after watching the…
Any Bugaboo experts?
I bought my daughter a Bugaboo Frog for her first baby because she had a tiny car at the time & the Frog was a little smaller than the Calmeleon. I had it shipped from the US because they had stopped selling Frogs here then. Now she has had a girl she has bought the Cameleon hot pink fabrics. But the hood is baggy, she…
Children's parties - invite adults without children?
Hi there - I'm looking to get opinions on the best thing to do here. My LO has his heart set on a party for his birthday in the next few months. We've only had one party before, which was a shared party with a couple of friends, so we were limited to numbers and just invited 5 friends each. This year I'm going to organise…
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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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