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Old Style Daily Saturday 07 December 2024
Good morning all.
O/S Daily Friday 6th December 2024
Good morning, don't know what the weather is doing, yesterday wasn't a bad day. Another medical appointment for Dh this morning so we'll be out by 9am, it's at a medical centre a few miles away. Hope everyone is ok and has a good day, take care folks.
Old Style Daily Thursday 05 December 2024
Morning all.
Rapeseed oil intolerance question
When my daughter was first diagnosed with having a lactose intolerance / dairy intolerance, you oldstylers were really helpful so I thought I would ask another question.... Since then, my daughter has been occaisionally poorly but we could never figured out what it was, until now. Two weeks ago I changed from 'Pure' marg…
O/S Daily Thursday 5th December 2024
Good morning, I'll pop back in a bit.
OS Daily Wednesday 4th December
Morning all Up very early for us and the house is freezing! I have put the heating on for an hours boost as we get ready dd and I are up and OH still in bed for a couple of hours. We leave here at 5.30 to get to the airport for 6.30 park the car and we have booked the lounge for before we leave so we can have a good…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 03 December 2024
Morning all.
O/S Daily Monday 3rd December 2024
Good morning, seems dry outside. Hi Skyline Express, it's good to meet you! Yesterday was an ok day, we did what we'd planned, got home at about 4.30 pm. We had shepherd's pie and veg for our evening meal, I'd left everything ready in the fridge so it was easy. It's a bit of a worrying time here, Dh had a Drs appt last…
November 2024 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the eleventh Grocery Challenge of 2024! ******** Please post your budget in BOLD and HEADING 2 ******** If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your October Budget then keep on posting in the October Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own…
Weekly Flylady Thread 25th November 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…
O/S Daily Sunday 1st December 2024
Good morning, don't know what the weather's like but yesterday wasn't a bad day. I belatedly started a few Christmas jobs yesterday, will continue today. I'm visiting a friend in hospital this afternoon, and Dh is going to the big toy shop at a nearby shopping centre to buy dgs's present from us. That's the main events for…
I'm still spending too much on food.
I feel like my food spending has got out of control. If you have any tips, or if I should look on another thread please let me know. I'm spending way too much on food - last month was £250 on groceries and £180 on eating out. I thought I was pretty frugal, I cook everything from scratch, I head for the reduced section…
Old Style Daily Saturday 30 November 2024 St Andrew's Day
Morning all. Off for first coffee.
Old Style Daily Friday 29 November 2024
Morning all. BRB
Welsh cheese tarts
At this time of year people make mince pies. I don’t but I do like the Welsh cheese tarts that my MiL made instead. No cheese involved - basically a jam tart with a topping of Victoria sponge. i quite fancy making some this year but I’m a singleton so even a smallish batch is going to be too much. Are they likely to be…
O/S Daily Thursday 28th Novermber 2024
Good morning, it's another frosty one here. Yesterday was an ok day, just pottered along. Today will be the same I think. Coxy, I hope your move has gone well. Hope our poorly people are feeling a bit better, and also that everyone has as good a day as they can . Take care folks..
Weekly Flylady Thread 18 November 2024
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…
Hack Of The Day! (Or am I just tight?)
I just realised that when an emery board goes bald along the edges, you can cut it in half lengthways and use the middle! 😉
O/S Daily Wednesday 27th November
Good morning, there's a hard frost here, so it's a bit chilly. The heating will click on soon though. Not much to report here, we went to the quiz last night, met up with friends. I need to make a few lists today, and there's some ironing to do. TA, hope your mouth is less sore, and thinking about anyone else who is not…
Tuesday 26th November 2024
Good morning all, seems fine outside. Well, 53 years ago today at this time I was in labour with my eldest, yes, he's 53 today. No labouring being done today thank heavens, just household stuff and I need to go to the shops. Met up with a friend yesterday for a good chat, then came home. TA Hope your dental appt went well…

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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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