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Would you use a second hand baby clothes store?
Hi I am a young mother and looking to start a business. My business idea is an online store that will say second hand but high quality baby clothes from next, m&s, h&m, monsoon etc and some designer clothes. I will say price per item and some multiby deals on essentials like sleep suits vest suits etc. I will also use ebay…
How much do you spend on clothes & toys
per child? Trying to put together a realistic budget...!
Legal advise dealing with police
Not sure where to post this, but to cut a long story short.... We have to go to the police st again tomorrow because the school told them that we smack our kids as part of discipline......... We have had social services around several times now. As far as I can see the law is its ok to smack with a hand on appropriate…
Sending .money to sister in Ireland
Hi, how can I send cash to my sister in Ireland for Christmas? I would like to send £100 so what's the cheapest way, please? Thanks
Choosing a suitable pram
I'm currently expecting my second child, after a 6 1/2 year gap. First time round I wasn't happy with my pram, but listening to other parents hardly anyone finds one they are really happy with! Things seem to have moved on a lot in the last few years, and there seems to be quite a lot of emphasis on parent facing options.…
Discount hair colouring that works?!
Hi, I'm a debt free wannabe who sadly has gone mega grey before my time (I'm 35 and went grey at 18!!) 😱 I need to do my roots about every 2-3 weeks because it grows sooooo quickly and, being dark, my roots make me look like a badger if I leave it any longer 😖 I've always used nice n easy, but at nearly £6 a go, it's not…
Amazon free delivery
Amazon are giving me 2 options for a purchase over £30 "Standard free 3-5days" & Free 1 day , Im not a prime member ;Is this right or am I missing something ,please anybody know ?
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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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