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July 2025 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the seventh Grocery Challenge of 2025! As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not forgetting that we always recommend that you stay inside your own comfort levels and take things gently one step at a time. Remember that this is not a…
June 2025 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the sixth Grocery Challenge of 2025! As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not forgetting that we always recommend that you stay inside your own comfort levels and take things gently one step at a time. Remember that this is not a…
New to the Old Style MoneySaving board? Start here
💬 Some classic Old Style threads * Share your charity shop bargains * Cooking for one * Meal plan thread * Sneaky Ways to Save the Pennies and Lots more Sneaky Ways to Save the Pennies * Vinegar - 1001 uses! * The Old Style Starter Pack * What are you making for dinner? * Reverse meal planning Plus keep an eye on the…
Old Style Daily Wednesday 09 July 2025
Morning all
O/S Daily Tuesday 8th July 2025
Good morning, it's a sunny start here. I know I'm up ridiculously early, but once my eyes spring open I'm up. Well, I'm saying that, it's not quite the case. I've actually been awake since 4am but getting up then was a step too far even for me! I just wish my eyes sprang open a bit later, 7am would do. Our Australian…
reviving shop bought basil plants
i rescued 7 basil plants from being composted yesterday from my olio lady. they look very sad. any tips to revive them please? if all else fails i will use what i can for pesto.
Old Style Daily Monday 07 July 2025
Morning all. BRB
Weekly Flylady Thread 7th July 2025
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
Old Style Daily Sunday 06 July 2025
Morning all.
All things GINGER!
Last week I went to Costco and bought a kg of organic ginger for £4.99. Lovely big pieces so not drying out round the edges and going wrinkly. My plan, well, wanted to do a couple of things. Mary (of Mary's Nest Youtube channel) has instructions in her Modern Pioneer Cookbook for making a ginger bug and also ginger ale. I…
O/S Daily Saturday 5th July 2025
Morning, just starting
O/S Daily Friday 4th July 2025
Morning, just starting off.
O/S Daily Thursday July 3rd 2025
Good morning, it's a fine start here. Yesterday was grey and windy with a bit of rain. I went to the cs yesterday with 3 carrier bags of stuff, but they said they weren't accepting any donations for a while because they were running out of room. We've taken a lot of stuff to this particular shop in the last few weeks, is…
O/S Daily Wednesday 2nd July
Morning all from sleep deprived Mehefinland Been awake since before 5 - i blame the crows with their hobnail boots on thundering along the roof. One downside of living in a bungalow ! Looks like another sunny day in prospect, although not as hot as some have been having thank goodness. I don't 'do' heat very well, or sun…
O/S Daily Tuesday 1st July 2025
Good morning, just starting off.
Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 3rd Quarter 2025
Hi All Welcome to the Old Style Weight Loss thread for quarter three 2025 Please feel free to start posting your weight loss goals for the next challenge which will run from the 1st July until the 30th September. You do not have to submit a loss or gain for the first week as it's our starting week, you can post your first…
O/S Daily Monday 30th June 2025
Morning all.
Weekly Flylady Thread 30 June 2025
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole…
O/S Daily Sunday 29th June 2025
Good morning all
O/S Daily Saturday 28th June 2025
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Friday 27 June 2025
Morning all.
Removing Stains
Hi All, I am trying to remove two separate stains. Does anyone have any tips? 1. A water stain on a fabric car seat - I have attempted to remove this via a steam mop to no avail. 2. A little stain that is rusty coloured on a white shirt, I'm not sure what it is. I have tried pouring vinegar on the stain and then placing it…
Paraffin smell in carpet
I recently broke a Galileo thermometer and the internal liquid leaked onto the carpet. I was on it immediately and because of this there is no stain. I am thankful for that. I do occasionally get a whiff from where the liquid leaked. It smells of paraffin and from what I felt and saw of the liquid I don't think it was…

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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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