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Help!! Gym membership cancellation
Hi, I am looking for some advice on cancellation of gym membership. My local gym run a dance class twice a week which I attended. Instead of paying weekly for the classes it was cheaper to join at a cost of £31 a month fixed for a year. I joined on 3/5 and then on 7/5 the classes were cancelled without notice and moved to…
Cycle To Work
Does anyone's work have one of these? I really think my employer (small company) should get one! This scheme offers up to a staggering 42% off the cost of a bike!!! Plus, you just pay a bit each month rather than having to pay out at once. Too good to be true? Or are they actually a great way of getting a new bike and…
Do you know companies that give FREE fitness supplements?
With free delivery to a UK address.
Gym membership cancellation
Hi all, I joined a gym local to my workplace in January. I signed up for a 12 month minimum term. Unfortunately now I'm looking at moving jobs which will mean that I'm going to be nowhere near this gym. Travelling to the gym from my new workplace, and then to my home, would be a 40 mile round trip. I can't afford nor would…
Fitbit and MyFitnessPal
There is a wedding coming up near Christmas and I want to loose some weight. So I!!!8217;m trying to use MyFitnessPal sync with Fitbit Charge 2 Here is my problem. It!!!8217;s 21.40 as I write, my Fitbit tells me I have 182 Cal left, while MFP tells me I have a whopping big 970 remaining !! I set up all my measurements…
Free kit offers for childrens team?
Hello I am a manager of a small community team currantly under 10's. We have very kindly been sponsered for our match day kit by one of the parents, but i am struggling to find a sponsership for our training kits or a tracksuit for the team to turn out in. I have been told there are some free kit support from the premier…
Private Swimming Lessons Needed
Live near Heathrow area, have been on my local council run sport centres waiting list for private swimming lessons for 6months now, they told me average wait is in excess of this due to shortage of instructors Simple question - any ideas where I can find private swimming instructors. I can swim but need to improve my…
Rejoined gym, give me some tips.
As in I know people aren't trainers on here but more a few starter tips. I went to mine today and felt overwhelmed as I was just shown round and not how to use machines, im obese and like the treadmill and exercise bike but want to use weights and cardio. I did go to a gym last year but only went a few times as it was…
Bannatyne Gym membership
I am moving and wont be using my membership anymore. My contract doesnt end until Jan 2019. I cannot cancel however i can pass it on to some one else. It costs £44pm with full use of gym, classes, pool with sauna,steam and hot tub. Please reply if you would be willing to take over for me. I will cover the cost of your…
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Samsung Health - Garmin
Hi Does anyone know a way of syncing information from samsung health to garmin connect? I walked miles today and forgot to take my garmin, but it recorded on my phone so I'd like to be able to move it to garmin because I'm doing a weekly steps challenge. I've tried using an app called FitnessSyncer with no joy. Thanks PS I…
Iceland traffic light labeling
Does anyone know why Iceland no longer puts Nutrition labels on their foods? I did ask them but I didn't get a reply
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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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