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Depeche Mode Glasgow, Leeds & Manchester half price
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CD player suggestions please for around £400
Hi there Apologies if this isnt in the correct section. We've been given some money and are keen to replace a CD player (or HIFI as we know it!!). We have a huge CD collection and no ipods. Hence great sound, with warranty, decent DAB radio (but not essential as we have radio through TV in the same lounge) and speakers. No…
25% off MP3 music download at amazon - expires today 16 October
I've put a couple of discount codes (from Pizza Express offer) on the discount codes board if anyone can make use of them, but be quick as they do expire today.
Blinkbox Music
This thread is specifically to discuss feedback for Blinkbox Music (Link) If you've used Blinkbox Music, we'd love to know how it was for you, so we can improve the guide. Click reply to leave your feedback. To read about online music streaming in general, read the main Free Online Music guide Many thanks, MSE Becca
Best place to sell R1 Dvds?
Looking around on the interwebs, can only find 2 places to sell on old Region 1 DVDs amazon marketplace = trying but it takes ages, and don't get a whole lot once amazon takes its cut, and sometimes the postage cost doesn't cover the profit made music magpie = but only getting about £15 for 11 DVDS (including 5 box sets)…
Free music apps
I have tried Spotify and Rdio on the free trials, both good, but don't really want to to pay £10 a month for a service I will only use a few times a month. Is there a cheap or free subscription or app that anyone can recommend? Thanks
Peaky Blinders soundtrack
Does anyone have any information on the Peaky Blinders soundtrack. The credits at the end of each episode just says Music by Mearl. Can't seem to find anything meaningful when I search. IMDB just classes Mearl as composer. I think the music is great, and would love the cd.
£5 for £10 credit at Fairsharemusic.com
Hi Bespoke offers have a promotion where you pay £5 for £10 credit at Fairsharemusic. Fairsharemusic sell mp3 tracks/albums, reasonably priced, just downloaded Passengers latest album and was the cheapest on the tunechecker, (£2 cheaper than amazon).…
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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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