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Old Style Daily Thursday 06 February 2025
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O/S Daily Wednesday 5th February 2025
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Old Style Tuesday 04 February 2025
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Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd February 2025
Thank you, Valli, for last week's 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…
Old Style Daily Sunday 02 February 2025
Morning folks.
Old Style Daily Saturday 01 February 2025
Pinch punch, first of the month. Morning all.
Using the mincer for marmalade?
I'm just starting on my annual marmalade event for my parents, who eat a jar a week. This year I'm going to use the mincer for the peel. All the instructions I have seen say 'coarse'. I have an 8mm disc and a 12mm disc. Has anyone else had to choose?
Old Style Daily Friday 31 January 2025
Morning all. Off to shower.
February 2025 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the second 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…
What do you make from scratch?
I watched this video last week and it made me realise that I really do make quite a few things from scratch. But not all of the ones in the video. Care to share how far you go? Might give me some more ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GoZ77BkLPU
Old Style Daily Thursday 30 January 2025
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O/S Daily Wednesday 29th January 2025
Good morning, don't know what the weather is doing. It rained yesterday. TA, I too am sick to death of January, I think we all are. Hope you had a good lunch with your friend, also Rosy, hope you had a good meet up. Ruby, hope Rob's money situation gets sorted out soon, difficult for you isn't it. SO, did you manage to do…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 28 January 2025
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Old Style Daily Monday 27 January 2025
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Spice cupboard challenge
Welcome to this thread. Due to health reasons, I cook without butter, oil, salt, or sugar. I mean literally. 500ml of olive oil would last more than a year, we still have butter in the freezer that dates back to 2021, and we simply never buy neither sugar nor salt. But I love to cook and I used to use a lot of spices and…
Weekly Flylady Thread 27 January 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…
O/S Daily Sunday 26th January 2025
Morning, it's a frosty start here, the pavements look lethal, so won't be going out till it thaws a bit Hope Gers is ok. Sorry to hear you're a bit down Mehefin, it's understandable. Take care folks.
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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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