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Moving to Edinburgh area with kids
Hi everyone. Looking for advice from anyone who has/lives in or around Edinburgh. Currently live in Stirlingshire but about to move jobs to the Colinton Rd area so commuting from current home would be a nightmare and Id never see my kids - 15mths and 3yrs. So we need to move. Question is where. Budget is between £275-350k…
New Ayrshire facebook page for job seekers :-)
Hi, we have just started a facebook page to post local vacancies and help local people find a job in Ayrshire. There are no jobs with any financial outlay as we don't agree in posting them, mainly local vacancies for local people. If you or anyone you know are looking, please add our site, we post new jobs every day as we…
Antique hunting!
My wife and I have spent 18 months scouring gumtree and eBay for older pieces or furniture for our victorian house. It can take however months to find things, as I've seen myself searching for a particular thing several times a day, week after week until I've not only found the thing but been the first person to call…
Electoral Role
I recently discovered that Equifax is recording that I am not on the Electoral Register in Scotland. I since have found out that this probably affects every member of the Scottish public. Here is Equifax's reply. Dear Thank you for further response. There is currently a display issue which our technical team are aware of…
Where can I get empty baby food jars for free?
Hi Does anybody know where I can get empty baby food jars for free please? I want to use them for craft projects and also to store small craft supplies. I don't really know anyone with young children. I've also tried Freecycle a couple of times last year, but no replies. Any suggestions please? Cheers.
Advice - Moving to Fife
My family will be moving from Orkney to Fife in March/April 2015. We want to provide more opportunities for our children and be closer to family who live in Fife & Edinburgh. Can you give me any advice on the best places to stay for families (kids are 14 &10 years old). We have relatives in Dunfermline and Lochgelly. We…
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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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