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Good kitchen fitters and electricians in Penarth/Cardiff?
After extensive viewing, planing and using of imagination we finally decided to go with an online kitchen supplier to make our money go further. Could anybody please kindly recommend decent and reasonably priced kitchen fitters and electricians who serve Penarth near Cardiff? Any recommendations will be highly appreciated!…
Bore da! Croeso i Stoptober!
I am a Newbie. I am Welsh. Challenge for Stoptober. 1. Write down all spending done at McDonalds, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut and Domino's for one week. 2.Following 3 weeks of the month reduce this outgoing by half. e.g. 1st week spend £20 next week aim for £10 next week £5 last week £2.50. Confession time don't think I am…
reusable bags - Shaws = 0.25p per bag
Don't pay pounds for renewable bags at your local supermarket. Shaws draperies seem to have small and large woven bag (advertising shaws but actually quite attractive) at £0.25p a bag
Anna's Welsh Zoo- £5 entry in November
Went to a Harvester restaurant and saw a leaflet for The Zoo run by Anna Ryder Richardson (aka ManorHouse Wildlife Park, nr Tenby) and it says Special offer £5 entry for all for Mondays-Fridays in November 2012. All details on www.manorhousewildlifepark.co.uk. I will post this in the main Wales section, as it seems a deal…
Good resturants in Cardiff
I'm looking for a good resturant in Cardiff centre. That isn't too expensive I don't mind what it serves. Just as long as its resonably priced. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Good Pub Sunday Roast nr Caerphilly
Hey Guys, I fancy taking my girlfriend out for a lovely Sunday roast but not sure where to take her! She lives in Caerphilly so maybe somewhere near there would be great!
Galvanised Sheet - Where to buy Swansea area ?
Hi All Looking for a large sheet of thin galvanised to rivet to a metal frame back gate. Anyone know where i can buy a sheet ? Everyone seems to only sell in bulk ??? Cheers
Newport - Donating Xmas presents for Children
Hi All, I am in Newport, South Wales and am aware that there are schemes that run each year where you can purchase a gift for underprivileged children. The ones in previous years have usually had the set up where you are allocated a gender, age, budget and some ideas of gifts. However, I can't seem to find anything for…
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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
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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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