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Old Style Daily Friday 31 January 2025
Morning all. Off to shower.
Old Style Daily Thursday 30 January 2025
Morning all.
Weekly Flylady Thread 28th October 2024
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…
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…
Bread not rising enough before baking it kicks in.
I have to switch off my panasonic breadmakers (I've got two) just before they bake, as they don't rise enough. After an hour or so, I bake for 50 minutes. I can't set & forget like I always used to, as I would end up with a dwarf, solid loaf. I have changed the flour, the yeast, the quantity of water, but nothing improves…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 28 January 2025
Morning everyone.
Old Style Daily Monday 27 January 2025
Morning all. BRB
Weekly Flylady Thread 20th January 2025
We often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been neglected it won't be turned around in a day - but if you stay you will get into some good habits which do help! Happy flying. Thank you, Valli, for last week's thread.…
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.
O/S Daily Saturday 25th January 2025
Morning, back soon
Lost recipe using Birds custard powder.
Years ago my Mother got a recipe booklet using Bird's custard powder and Dream topping. There was a recipe for a Walnut and Caramel slice which had custard powder in the base. I have lost the booklet and wondered if anyone had the recipe?
O/S Daily Friday 24th January 2025
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O/S Daily Thursday 23rd January 2025
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Old Style Daily Wednesday 22 January 2025
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Old Style Daily Tuesday 21 January 2025
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O/S Daily Monday 20th January 2025
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Weekly Flylady Thread 13th 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 19th January 2025
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Old Style Daily Saturday 18 January 2025
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Slow living mission
Hello For years I have said, this year we are not running round and doing lots over Christmas and New Year, before then proceeding to run around, meet up with lots of people we don’t see all year and then returning to work exhausted! For the first time ever, this year was the year that we hardly did anything, and what a…

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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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