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O/S Daily Tuesday 26 April 2022
Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light and dry but cloudy, air is cooler too. I have a wash load ready to peg out - will do that in a mo. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered,…
Old Style Daily Friday 22 April 2022
Morning all. This morning I'm up and about early as I'm going to Glasgow shortly. My appointment is at 11am and I've a couple of places to visit before then so I need to get my skates on. Today is forecasted to be really sunny and warm, I hope it is. Thoughts to everyone. Happy Friday.
O/S Daily Thursday 21 April 2022
Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light and dry but cloudy, air is cooler too. I've been getting a wash load line dried each cay. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed…
O/S Daily Wednesday 20th April 2022
Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light and dry but cloudy, air is cooler too. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on…
Old Style Daily Thursday 14 April 2022
Good morning everyone. Waking up in a different bed is weird. I'm going to pad through to the kitchen for coffee.
Old Style Daily Sunday 10 April 2022
Morning folks. Outdid is very frosty, the fields are white and look crunchy. For now I'm staying under my duvet for a wee while longer. 🌺
O/S Daily Wednesday 6 April 2022
Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Dark, and dry, but rain forecast every day for the coming week. DH watching catchup tv, DS1 getting ready for work, I'm enjoying my first cuppa whilst on here.…
O/S Daily Monday 4 April 2022
Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Dark, and raining to start the day here, rain forecast every day for the coming week. DH watching catchup tv, DS1 getting ready for work, I'm enjoying my first…
O/S Daily Sunday 3 April 2022
Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Frosty cold start to the day, bright blue sky and sunshine though. DH watching catchup tv, DS1 still in his pit, and I'm enjoying my first cuppa whilst on…
O/S Friday 1 April 2022
O/S Daily Friday 1 April 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, frosty cold start to the day. We had heavy downpours of snow and hail so will see what today brings. DH and DS1…
O/S Daily Friday 25 March 2022
O/S Daily Friday 25 March 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light, dry underfoot - forecast is for a decent day - we'll see. I have wash load ready to peg out on the line, got a load…
O/S Daily Wednesday 23 March 2022
O/S Daily Wednesday 23 March 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light, dry underfoot - forecast is for a decent day - we'll see. I have wash load ready to peg out on the line, got a…
O/S Daily Tuesday 22 March 2022
O/S Daily Tuesday 22 March 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light, dry underfoot - forecast is for a decent day - we'll see. I have wash load ready to peg out on the line, got a load…
O/S Daily Friday 18 March 2022
O/S Daily Friday 18 March 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Now light, dry underfoot but cloudy start - forecast is for a decent day - we'll see. I have wash load ready to peg out on the…
O/S Daily Monday 14 March 2022
O/S Daily Monday 14 March 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark - dry underfoot. DH and DS1 getting ready for work I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and brekkie…
Weekly Flylady Thread 14 March 2022
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…
Old Style Daily Sunday 13 March 2022
Morning all. The longer I wait for someone to start the thread the more likely it is that there'll be a double post. 😀 I'll be back!
O/S Daily Saturday 12 March 2022
O/S Daily Saturday 12 March 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark - dry underfoot. DH watching catchup tv, I'm enjoying my first cuppa and a brekkie bar. DS1 still in his pit and…
O/S Daily Thursday 10 March 2022
O/S Daily Thursday 10 March 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark - dry underfoot - rain but cool day forecast. DH and DS1 getting ready for work I'm showered, dressed and enjoying…
O/S Dily Friday 4 March 2022
O/S Daily Friday 4 March 2022 Morning everyone Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark,- rain forecast every day this week - it's damp underfoot - rain forecast later. DH and DS1 getting ready for work I'm…

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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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