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Cheapest way to travel from Aberdeen
Hi My son is at Uni in Aberdeen and wants to go to Liverpool from time to time to visit family. Would be very grateful for advice on the cheapest way to get there. I can't find any direct flights but there is a 9 hour bus to Manchester. Any better options?
brambles Glasgow area
Does anyone know of a good place to get brambles around Glasgow? Can't find any decent sized ones
Glasgow - Website Money saving deals
Hi Is there a local website that is particularly good for money saving deals for Glasgow & local area ? Me & my family are planning to visit in the October half term so I'm trying to see what deals are around. I'm keeping an eye on groupon & living social etc but just wondering if there is a smaller more local one. I live…
Polmadie car boot question
Hi I gave recently stopped work and I have 2 wardrobes full of suits and dresses that I wore while working. There is no chance that I will wear them again and to Declutter I really need to sell them. Does anyone know if Polmadie car boot is a good place to sell clothing Thanks
Pickling Onions
A strange request but has anyone seen any pickling onions for sale in or around Glasgow? Everywhere used to sell them now I can't find them anywhere.
Glasgow Airport Parking
Hopefully someone will help here. Been ages since we flew from Glasgow Airport and we have to park the car there for a week (well it leads into 8 days really). Anyway can anyone tell me what is the best and cheapest option for parking, or has any discount vouchers that can be used. Had a quick look online but the price has…
Car Boot in East Neuk
People on here always asking for locations of Car Boots. Crail Car Boot runs alternate Sundays on Crail airfield with the last two this year being 21st Sept and 5th Oct. It's quite well attended and fairly relaxed, you can turn up and leave pretty much when you want, but most people aim to turn up about 8am. Price is £10…
Scottish Sellers on eBay and Amazon
Thought I would raise this as I haven't seen anyone else talking about it. Have read a lot of "Yes" vote literature which takes the stance that if you are outbid on an eBay auction because you won't pay a few pence more for postage for that collectable Star Wars figure than some bloke in Wolverhampton, then it's no big…
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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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