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Archives for November 2018

Are smart meters o/s money saving?
Hi guys I'm getting back on the OS band wagon, finally sat and sorted out my debts - the letters are written and ready to be posted and now I'm looking at ways I can cut down my outgoings and I'm wondering if having smart meters will be better. I currently use payment cards and have arrears on gas and electric after I lost…
I spend far too much on groceries! Please help me get it under control!
Hi, I'm new here! I've been doing some reading around the forums and I'm amazed by the tiny amounts people are managing to spend on groceries each week. My household is two adults (me and my partner) and our 1 year old son. We cook everything from scratch, rarely have any treat foods (like multipacks of crisps, biscuits…
Monthly food shopping for 2 adults
Hello Sorry if this is the wrong forum but would like your thoughts please Now all our kids are grown up its not just me and my wife , I have started working part time recently so decided I would look at what we were spending and budget better if possible Have recorded food spends for last 3 months and average spend is…
Friday 30th November OS Daily
This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
Kirsty's homemade Christmas
Anyone else watching with fascination? This is soooooo O/S! Apparently there are 15 more episodes, one every weeknight for 3 weeks :D
Hosting a dinner party
Hello all! (Sorry if this is not the correct group to post this!) I'm hosting my first dinner party in few weeks and just have a few questions if anyone can help! -Does anyone host dinner parties regularly at their house, and if so how much do you normally spend per guest?! -Do you also come across any problems hosting a…
Urgent piccalliy advice
Hi ive just made some piccalli which i havent made in ages.....only one of my jars have sealed and i just nqeed sone advice..... Does piccalli need sealed jars (the same as jam) or not because of the high vinegar content or should thowing it all away? ( hope not) Any urgent help is nqeeded- thank you
OS Daily Thursday 29th November
This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
Warlinks Advocaat unopened from last year.
I'm not sure if this is the right board or not so please feel free to move it? DH and I aren't big alchol drinkers and last christmas we were given a bottle of advoccat Warlinks, however it's still unopened. As part of the ingredients is egg yolks, is it alright to try this year or is it not worth the risk and buy another…
The Prepping Thread - A Newer Beginning ;)
Thanks to fuddle for helping to keep your lovely thread safe from the spam gremlins by starting a new one. I've unstuck the old one, link below... This will be the PREPPING thread inspired by this long running thread and the second one…
One Time Passcode for Credit Cards
Making handwash
Got some reduced price handwash last year in tk maxx and it is so much nicer than the normal stuff I buy. Wondering about trying to recreate it. My favourite is the lemongrass one. Looked up how to do it online and you buy a base apparently called Castile liquid soap then add distilled water and essential oils. Has anyone…
OS Daily Wednesday 28th November
This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
What have you been doing all wrong?
Last week the internet showed us we've all been eating corn on the cob the wrong way. And it's not the only eye-openingly educational viral story we've seen this year - we've also learnt which way round to use hair grips, how to eat a pizza slice and even which way you should open a banana. So what's the best practical…
Key from Timpson doesnt work
Hi all, Sorry if this isnt in the right forum: I got a key cut at a Timpson while on holiday. I came home and tried the key and it didnt work! I took it to a little independant key cutting store and they said that it hadnt been done accurately enough. Am I able to take it to another Timpson store (one that is closer to…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 27th November
This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
New To OS - Young Family
I have been reading and commenting on various parts of the forum, and OS seems to be a good place for me to settle We are a young family (8 year old boy and 3 year old girl) I am determined to save some money in order to give them as good a childhood as I can. I do have some immediate questions that I hope OSers can help…
Grocery Budget for One
Are there any other single person households on this board that are willing to let me know what they budget each month for groceries? My budget until the start of this year was £100 but at the start of the year I upped it to £130 as I found I was going over it every month. I'm now having to think about upping it again!…
O/S Daily Monday 26th November 2018
O/S Daily Monday 26th November 2018 This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s…
Restoring faded black jeans
Hi, I have several pairs of black jeans, that are in great condition, but very faded. Does anyone know of any products that can restore the colour please? And should you do this in a washing machine, or each item individually in a bucket? Thank you.

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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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