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Scotrail RMT Strike 22nd & 24th Dec
Just wanted to post this to warn people travelling to Scotland by trains this Holiday period. BBC News - Scotrail workers to Strike on Christmas Eve East Coast, Virgin trains, Crosscountry and Transpennine Express services won't be affected. I've started a thread here on the public transport subforum where most question…
Block building insurance for Glasgow Tenements
Hi We are paying £600 per flat annually for buildings insurance through our factors. That is £3600 in total!!!! This seems very very expensive to me. Can anyone recommend an insurance company that does this kind of insurance so I can get a comparative quote? I'd be interested to hear what other people pay for their block…
Bannatynes Gyms
Hi Does anybody have any review of Bannatynes gyms in Scotland? Looking to join Dunfermline or more likely Perth. Looking to find out good/bad reviews before signing on the dotted line. Cheers
Livingston: L.K.Bennett sale including a £225 jacket for £25 @ McArthurGlen Outlet
At McArthurGlen Outlet mall in Livingston, I recently picked up a very nice grey jacket for £25. The RRP was £225, the ticketed price was £110, but, on the tag, it was crossed out in handwriting and amended, "£25". I asked the assistant, as I'd gone in expecting to pay close to top price, but she said, without a hint of…
Plus size wonens clothes shops in Glasgow?
Anyone know which shops sell 24+ in Glasgow? Thankyou
Inverness - Half Price at Topman, Eastgate Centre
The Eastgate Centre in Inverness's shops are running a handful of Christmas reductions. Most are rather meagre, but this 50% off "mid-season" sale at Topman looked rather nice. Enjoy your polyamide polo shirts!
Livingston - 3 for £10 on stickered CDs, DVDs, and books at HMV in The Centre
I was at The Centre in Livingston (next to McArthur Glen Designer Outlet) last week and picked up two The Doors CDs and a JG Ballard book for £10 on a 3-for-£10-on-stickered-items deal. Whee~ I don't know whether this is a nationwide offer or simply a one-off for this particular shop, hence putting it in the local forum.…
Ideas to entertain nieces from New Zealand
Got my sister and her two daughters aged 10 and 8 coming over on 15th Dec to stay. Looking for ideas for things to do with them. They are both very sporty. Up for anything. I am looking after them for the day on 21st December but looking for something interesting to do for the duration of their stay. We live in Airdrie so…
Linesman - free to anywhere,
As long as he never comes near Dingwall again. If you saw today's cup game you will know what I mean.......
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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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