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Holidaysafe trump most for pre existing conditions
Holidaysafe : I have used them for several years. My wife had a serious Op 2 years ago and although fine now most insurance companies will not cover her past condition recurring, except Holiday safe !..Our premium for a USA trip was £79..specialist insurers quoted £300 plus , most just would not include her condition and…
Sainsburys online security - warning!
Would like to share my experiences with Sainsburys following their disappointingly cursory response to some material failings in their IT security policies. My Sainsburys account was compromised, and the new owner changes the email address, phone number and delivery address for the account, and managed to place an order…
ASDA WINE-Beware
Asda have a 25 pc reduction offer on 6 bottles of wine.It transpires that the discount is not applied when you buy.I have just spent 20 minutes talking to Gerry in Manilla negotiating a refund for £27.
Amazon Prime Letter and plastic (rant)
Don't mind Amazon directly inviting me to a months free use of Prime but what really bugs me is the plastic 'credit card' which came with it. It serves no purpose and will end up in the bin.
Required at Court?
I got a letter saying ‘I am required to go to court as a prosecution witness’. This is at a magistrates court. I rang the number saying I don’t want to do it as I don’t like public speaking and I get stressed and especially as they are going to be cross examining me - whatever that means? I have not had a summons, yet. But…
Warning - The Works 'wrapping paper'
So I just went to wrap some Christmas presents with 'paper' I bought from The Works - it looks like it's silver (with two silver and white rolls either side.) - the silver and white are in fact see through and white, the 'silver' one is totally and utterly see through. It's literally just clear cellophane. It looks like…
Your BT Internet connection will be terminated
Anyone else receiving phone calls in the form of a recorded message where a female with an American accent states: "Your BT Internet connection will be terminated tonight/within 24 hrs/within 48 hrs. Press 1 to ....." and I always hang up at that point. Clearly a variation on the usual computer/internet "problem" scams,…
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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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