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Where to buy Kitchen Doors locally or Online
Hi folks, I'm considering replacing all my kitchen doors and hinges, etc, and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a Kitchen door supplier that has reasonable quality and price? I'm from Londonderry so maybe a 20ish mile radius or online in the UK. I have looked at diy-kitchens.com and they look interesting…
RTÉ App for television
I'm trying to find out if there is an RTE television app. The same sort of thing as iPlayer? There is an app for TG4 but when I search for a RTE App I can't find one all that resembles it presents is 'rtve play' which is Spanish! I'm assuming there is an app for I have one sitting on my iPad tight. Any thoughts? Kevin
Cleaner
Just wondering how much is the norm for house cleaning?My wife has taken on a cleaner, but I don't think that the cleaner is charging enough for the work involved but don't want to embarass her either.Just wondering what the usual rate is for this?Derry area.
Second hand jewellery
Can anyone recommend a jewellers in the Belfast or County Antrim area that would buy good quality jewellery to sell on? I would rather not use the cash for gold route unless it was a last resort, but I have a few good pieces that are in perfect order, and I don't really want to sell on ebay etc
BT Home Essentials broadband
Hello Has anyone got on to the BT Home Essentials broadband with BT? I had seen it referenced on the MSE site. I thought it was a tariff as such. When I asked to move to it, BT has now moved me on to some sort of flashy broadband with digital voice for which I now need a special type of digital voice phone which can then…
Enforcing a judgement
As the title says, has anyone had experience of enforcing a high court judgement? We have recently won a high court judgement but the man it was against hasn’t followed through with any payment or plan to pay. As a result we now have to take further action and move to enforcing the judgement which is more money for us but…
Recommended a good solicitor in Londonderry/ Derry for motoring offence
Hi all I recently got stopped by the police and they checked my car and it turned out my insurance had run out the day before my fault , i renewed on the spot over phone but police are pushing for conviction, ive already 6points so this is going to court automatically and paper work says its will be Derry/Londonderry so im…
Fair’s fair.
Instead of everyone being handed £600, especially to those who don’t need it, I’d much rather see the nurses given a decent rise. Anyone agree, or am I, as usual, a voice in the wilderness? I suspected (knew rightly) that when COVID eased, the powers that be would pee on the nurses. Nurses go out for a day or two and…
Budget Energy
Moved to a new home October and went with Budget Energy I was going to go with Power NI but was told by the advisor the keypad was locked advised me to ring budget to unlock it who told me that it wasn't locked at all I've emailed and tweeted Budget Numerous times asking for a payment card and they have not sent me one ,I…
Petrol Prices
Well worth considering a trip over the border to fill your tank, may make a lot of sense depending on convenience. I filled my tank with petrol yesterday at an automated Go station outside Letterkenny at 1.99 Euro per litre which converted to £1.68stg at yesterday's rate, a saving of 20p a litre.
Power NI, over 14 working days to return credit
I switched from PowerNI to another electricity supplier in November and I had a few hundred pounds credit with them. They initially said it would take up to 14 working days to return my money, but after 14 working days they have not returned my credit. Unbelieveable they are doing this in the midst of a cost of living and…
Crumbling plaster help - Antrim Rd Belfast
Please help. We have plaster crumbling around inside of kitchen window. Could be an issue with window seal but unsure. Will prob need stripped back sealed & replastered. Hard to get a trustworthy tradesman who won't rip us off. Antrim Road Belfast. Can anyone recommend someone?
16th birthday party
Anyone any idea for a 16th birthday party for my daughter and 9 female friends, please?
Accountant Recommendations
Hi All, Can anyone recommend an accountant, Belfast located would be best although if able to work remotely that would be acceptable.
Which Electric Company do you recommend in NI with DD?
Hello everyone :) We are currently with SSE Airtricity and since 1st October our new rate is 37.94p per unit. We are researching other providers, in light of the huge increase. However, I'm sure they're probably all similar. Is anyone with Electric Ireland: This looks good.…
Someone Send this to Martin
‘’This Christmas’’ Christmas is only one Day Celebration of The Lord believers convey Martin Lewis is a very smart man Watched him last night and by damn True words were spoken Don’t give gifts as a token Avoid Retail pressure Sit back take measure Instead don’t get caught up again In the Annual high street campaign To…
SSE Airtricity & Energy Price Guarantee
I've just received my October electric bill (3 Oct - 3 Nov). I appear to have had the 19.91p per unit reduction for the only first three days of November. SSE had emailed previously saying '...you'll receive a further reduction from 1 November to 31 March to compensate you for not receiving a reduction in October'. They…
Frontier worker financial advisor
Hello, anyone know a good FA for a cross border worker. Live in north, work in south.
Thinking of cancelling my electric direct debit
I'm on energy online pay monthly with Power NI I have built up a large surplus credit in my account. With the £400 government help due in November, can I just cancel my direct debit for a few months so I can buy some oil?
Switching to Click Energy
Hi All, My OH has just switched from PowerNI to Click Energy, citing a much cheaper tariff for pay as you go users. I am unfamiliar with this electric company, can anyone provide any information, and has my OH made a good decision? Thanks

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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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