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Good, but cheap, barbers in Cardiff
Looking for a nice but cheap haircut in Cardiff for around £10-£15. I normally wait until I go home for it to be done but it's grown unmanageable. Any ideas?
Sumdex Leather Bi-Fold Wallet for Pocket PC - Wallet Dimension
Sumdex Leather Bi-Fold Wallet for Pocket PC
long shot......help wanted
my dear old dad, 80 years old, Rhondda born & bred and supports two teams, Wales and whoever is playing England missed out on the Welsh papers following the match. I didn't think of it sooner and realise it's a long shot but if anyone has a copy of Monday's Western Mail they don't want then I'd really appreciate it. If you…
Plumbers. Have you used one of these listed?
Please could you post back with your experiences if you’ve used any of the plumbers below which I’ve taken from the http://www.ciphe.org.uk/Consumers/ website. Mr P J Robbins ACIPHE RP P J Robbins & Son Address:6 Briar Way, Tonteg, PONTYPRIDD, Mid Glamorgan, CF38 1NR Mr R P Kelland ACIPHE RP W P Kelland & Son Ltd…
help, need a Welsh themed wedding gift!
hey all I need a Welsh themed wedding gift that is not a love spoon. Any suggestions? I'm going to a wedding in New Zealand next month and want to take a Welsh gift ideally but I got them a lovespoon for their engagement (doh!) Cheers x
Car boot sales
Hi am looking for good carboots in North Wales if anyone knows of any? thanks all
Roofers/builders south wales
Hi, I just wondered if anybody can recommend some roofers or builders in the areas between swansea and bridgend? I've contacted loads for quotes but for some reason never seem to come back to me? thanks :)
JJB CLOSING DOWN SALE - Talbot Green
Hi - Don't know if this has already been posted but I went to JJBs this morning and its closing down and everything has to go...saw people coming out with 5 pairs of trainers each!! Don't know how long is left until the shop closes.
Online Welsh?
Is there anything online where I can pick up the basics of Welsh? I'm in a Welsh uni town (North Wales, so it's heavy on the Welsh) and whilst I can get access to college run courses I simply don't have time in my schedule to fit them in. [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
Tesco withdraw green cc points on bags
Welsh shoppers are no longer given green clubcard points for reusing bags "due to the 5p charge" I was told today. The scheme still applies in the rest of UK..... They kept that one quiet! :mad: Tesco FAQs: Will you still be giving Green Clubcard points?Yes – except in Wales where the bag levy in now in place - these are…
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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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