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Over 50s MoneySaving
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Help for energy bills
I came across this piece in this weekends newspapers: "If you, or an elderly neighbour,are struggling with high energy bills call the free home heat helpline on 0800336699. Callers are advised on benefit entitlement, discounted energy tariffs & grants for home improvements such as loft & wall cavity insulation & new…
Free Light bulb etc
My first time in this forum so sorry if it's been posted before. This is from the Age Concern website; Energy Services Age Concern has teamed up with Powergen to bring you great deals on your gas and electricity services. We understand that as you get older you may enjoy spending more time at home, but you don’t want the…
need advice grants
hi dont know if any one can give me any advice My 75year old mother is a council house tenant(Bham) she is recieving attendance allowance.would she be able to get a warm front grant for cavity wall insall. Also she is now unable to get into the bath and needs to have it taken out and replaced by a walk in shower any advice…
Sound of Music, 40 years old
Nothing to do with money saving but I was watching GMTV this morning and they were saying that the Sound of Music was 40 years old this month :eek: Anyone been to one of these Sing-a-longa Sound of Music? I haven't but I believe everyone dresses up as the characters and the words are on the screen just incase people don't…
Over 50? NOW WHAT?! Time to get fired up!
What would you now like to do... preferably something that younger people don't think you're capable of! I think I'd like to try that surfing with parachute thing and surf board..... but as I've never been surfing it's unlikely..... we can dream though! I was impressed by my son's girlfriend's gran who went white water…
Car Insurance For 80 Year Old
I am looking for car insurance on behalf of my 80 year old Dad. He has a "V" reg Volvo an has been quoted £231 third party. Most companies won't insure him as he is over 75.
Diamond card at B&Q
B&Q are closing our local shops but keeping the warehouse. They are now 'allowing' the diamond card to be used in the warehouse until 25 January 2006. What will happen after that I do not know
Now I'm 50 what can I get free or discounts on
There must be some benefits to being 50, cos I still feel like a teenager, what are they?
Any recommended over 50s make-up consultations?
Hi, Can anyone recommend a decent independent make-up consultation for the over 50s, preferably in Birmingham or Manchester? I want to treat my mum for Christmas, but we don't want to be ripped off/misadvised by the over made-up women who always seem to staff the department store counters. Thanks.
Annual Travel Insurance for heart case
Does anyone know where I can currently get the best deal on Annual Travel Insurance. I am 63 but recently had a single angioplasty (balloon enlargement of heart artery). Now it seems I am branded for ever as a bad risk! Thanks.
Info on your right to 100% NHS funded care under the law and "Coughlan"
NHS Continuing Care Criteria Looks like this site has some useful information for those needing to pay care home costs.
double clubcard points for over 60s on Tuesdays
In Tesco they are offering double clubacrd points for the over 60s on Tuesdays. I am about 20 years short of qualifying myself, but felt just a tinge of envy as the lady in front of me got her points... You need to pick up a leaflet in store which has tokens that you hand over- it looked like there were about 6. I'm not…
Dementia
Useful programme onDEMENTIA on You and Yours today. Worth using the listen again service if you have time.
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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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