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Ebay and Fake Designer Goods
Ebay is a wonderful tool, but some people out there use it to peddle poor quality counterfeit goods. I have a liking for a certain designer clothes and accessories, but don't like paying full boutique prices. If your thinking of buying off Ebay or any auction site always check the description very very carefully, if it…
National Home Buyers
Has anyone come accross National Home Buyers ???? They offer to buy your property for cash within 7 days of having a valuation done. Cost of valuation up front - approx £300. Fee refunded if offer accepted. Valuation done by local Agent. Would appreciate any info.
Comping Computer
Does anyone know if everyinvestor.co.uk is a reputable company? E-mail received offering reduced rate to subscribe to comping computer (a weekly newsletter advising of genuine competitons to enter ). I am very wary of paying up front before I know who they are, they seem genuine, but so do a lot. Its not a lot of money and…
Orange Textsavers
Anyone with an Orange phone that has Textsaver please check your balance. Although I have a textsaver I keep getting charged for some of my texts. Some days I get charged for all my texts, occasionally none, and most days at least one. I have been in touch with Orange over the past month, and still am, they are aware of…
Motorbikes and home addresses
For any other bikers out there just a warning about giving out your home address. There seems to have been a rise in the number of bikes going missing soon after being serviced / repaired. So you take your bike into a garage, give them your details, pick the bike up when the work has been completed, a few days later your…
Professional Capital Management
Has anyone heard of the above investment company based in Singapore, if so are they for real? I would love to know >:(
Premium rate phone numbers
Apologies if this has already been aired elsewhere (I did a quick search and couldn't find a matching thread). In the past month we have received two messages, one on our landline and one on my wife's mobile, telling us that we've one big prizes in a draw. The first was from Nicky Fisher of 'Jackpot Promotions' teling us…
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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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