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Corvid 19 and self employment
I'm a self-employed in a couple of schools and very small businesses. If they close due to corvid 19 are there any benefits I can apply for (universal credit?) until they reopen and U can return to work? I read somewhere that the government can give small businesses £3k grants but I don't know if I'd be eligible as a sole…
Side Business
Hey everyone, hope your day is going great. I am wanting to start a small side business doing website design online, designing logos etc after work to increase my income. Especially after work, i find it very hard to stay motivated and positive and just want to watch TV all night. I am passionate about this side business,…
Discuss the Boost Your Income guide
Hi all, We've written a guide on Boosting Your Income and would love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you'd add? Thanks for your help! MSE Jenny
Flexible Work From Home
Hi all, first post here after lurking for a while! can't really find exactly what I am looking for. I am looking to boost my income with flexible non taxing work for hours that I have available during the week and weekend. I currently work a full time job 39 hours per week, I usually do 3-4 hours overtime per week so this…
Longest Wait for Cashback - How long have you waited?
Hi All Wanted to start a discussion to get some other peoples point of view on this. I wanted to know from any cashback website that you use, whats the longest you have waited for confirmation and payment? I currently have two claims at TopCB which after a year I still haven't had any update on and wanted to see if this…
Ideas to boost income please
Hi guys, I am a single mother of a nearly 2 year old and Im on benefits that is until he starts nursery in April and I return to work until then though I need to boost our income as it’s currently a struggle. I thought about doing online surveys does anyone know who is the best to join? Any other ways I can boost our…
How to earn from market research - MSE Team Blog Discussion
If you’re willing to give your views on anything from Fantasy Football to chocolate spread or luxury cars, you could walk away with £50-£150 from taking part in a market research focus group. The best bit is you don't need any special skills or knowledge - you just need to be yourself. Read MSE Jenny's full blog: How to…
Full time - work from home eBayer jorney!
Hi all, it feels strange to be back on here after a long break :smiley: I have been in my current job for 7 years, It's unique position I hold, I am employed as a personal assistant for my severely disabled brother, I love my job supporting people however working alongside my mum and dad/other family members has over the…
Selling Vinyl Records
I'm clearing my loft out and I've come across a box of vinyl singles and EPs from the fifties and sixties. Where is the best place to sell them as a job lot? I don't want to list each one individually for sale. Some of them may be worth something and others may be of little value.
Jobs involving photography
I've got a number of offers on freelance jobs by passing a knowledge of NDA exam (obviously I can't reveal all the details) but there were jobs about photographing damaged cars and pictures of the sky. Don't you need the most up to date phones though? Is there a way you could use a digital camera? Has anyone tried?
Extra job where I set the hours?
I am looking to earn extra money to help me pay off extra on the mortgage, make home improvements, etc. My problem is that, between various responsibilities and a fairly busy social life, it's very hard for me to commit to regular extra hours. 'Zero hours contracts' only benefit the employer, it seems like it's very…
Census 2021
I earned £1500 for 6 weeks part time work on the 2011 census. The work was really easy - basically knocking on doors and checking people had filled the census in for around 20 hours a week. I actually found the work quite fun - like a glorified paper round. I see that recruiting has already started for some of the…
Pokemon Cards
Hi, I recently came across my old Pokemon cards and was looking at selling some if they held any value. Is there a simple way of valuing these cards or anyone who may be able to value them? Secondly where is the best place to sell them? Ebay is a bit of a minefield with some cards seeming to be posted for huge amounts, yet…
Fivestar OMS
I signed up with Fivestar OMS and it seems everything went fine for a while, EXCEPT my payments have lately become delayed, They owe me £200 as of now, and their main page says: Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, prepayments and payouts are currently delayed. Usually technical difficulties to me mean "No money…
£500 in 8 weeks
Hi all, As the title suggests, I need to earn an additional £500 in the next 8 weeks to ease us through a 'tighter' spot. Having read through the pinned post, I'd like some opinions on what is best with this time-frame please. Works out at about £63 per week. I will add I have done matched betting which I am not able to…
Difficulty Accessing Survey on Populus Live
Has anyone else had difficulties accessing surveys on Populus Live? I enter my postcode and date of birth and press start and nothing happens. Have tried contacting their email support but no-one has replied. Just wondered if it's something to do with my settings or whether it's a general issue at the moment. Have tried…
MA Student not allowed Housing Benefit or UC
I have followed this up at Housing Benefit and made a new claim at UC but have been disallowed any extra help with my housing costs. Even Student Finance and the Universiity itself seem like a dead end. Is there no provision for this ? I do some self-employed work but not enough so am living on £3000 for the year. which is…
How can people sell dvds on ebay for less than the P&P?
Sometimes I see people/businesses (?) selling used dvds for just over £1 including P&P on ebay? How is this possible, given that it costs £1.32 to post a dvd? Do they get heavily discounted stamps? If so, where? A single dvd with case weighs around 120-125 g so would have to go as a large letter. £1 minus 10p (ebay fees)…
Survey Stashing: YouGov hints & tips
What’s this about? Willing to give your view on the Labour Party, answer questions about your sex life, or test out the latest moisturiser? If so, it’s possible to earn £100s a year, without any special skill or talent. It’s all about stashing cash from filling in online surveys or taking part in focus groups. The first…
Desperate for urgent cash. Any ideas?
Last year I swapped jobs to a min wage role, as I was in a managerial position however I had a mental health issue - which I now just manage with medication and the fact my job is less stressful I am just scraping by financially speaking. However now I need to find £600 fast (like within the next seven days) due to an…

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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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