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O/S Daily Friday September 6th 2024
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O/S Daily Thursday 5th September 2024
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O/S Daily Wednesday 4th September 2024
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August 2024 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the eighth 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 July Budget then keep on posting in the July Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 03 September 2024
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Old Style Daily Monday 02 September 2024
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Insuring a collection of Valuable items
This may have been covered before, but I'd very much appreciate any up-to-date experiences. If a collector builds a valuable collection over many years AND the collection varies within each year as individual items get sold or new one bought, it's a real hassle to have to keep informing any insurance company of each…
O/S Daily Sunday 1st September 2024
Good morning, it's not quite full daylight, almost there though. It's a cloudy start. Yesterday was quite nice, turned out sunny. I had the results of some oesophageal biopsies yesterday, all's well apart from some issues that can be treated. It's been a long 8 weeks since they were done. I've been worried as I do have…
Weekly Flylady Thread 26 August 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…
O/S Daily Saturday 31st August 2024
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Old Style Daily Friday 30 August 2024
Good morning all. Still sleepy.
O/S Daily Thursday 29th August 2024
Good morning, it's a fine start here. I had my hair done yesterday, what a relief, I looked terrible! Spent the rest of the day tidying drawers. Not much planned for today, might go out for a walk. Thinking of our poorly and sad people, take care folks.
Looking for good safe reliable 8kg condensing clothes drier at reasonable price
My old Hoover condensing clothes drier has come to the end of its life Would appreciate any advice on replacement model Thanks in advance
Old Style Daily Wednesday 28 August 2024
Morning all. BRB
OS Daily 27th August
Very early morning all ! I have had about 3 hours sleep taxi coming at 4.15 so will have some tea to wake me up and then get dressed and pack the last bits chargers etc, we arrive at our beloved island at 5 this evening (all being well) so a long day travelling but so worth it. Will be sitting on the harbour overlooking…
O/S Daily Monday 26th August 2024
Good morning, it's still dark but I can see that it's damp, yesterday wasn't a very nice day. I've been awake since ridiculous o'clock - thought I'd get up so I didn't disturb dh with my tossing and turning. We weren't out yesterday, we were going to go for a walk in the afternoon but it started to rain quite heavily, so…
Weekly Flylady Thread 19th August 2024
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 Sunday 25th August
Morning allIt rained consistently yesterday until about 5.30 in the evening and then the sun came out!Better today and the rest of the week thank goodness.DH arrived last night and we took the dogs for a walk and he's already up and out with the big one who needs to use up his energy!A nice day in the garden today enjoying…
O/S Daily Saturday 24th August 2024
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Old Style Daily Friday 23 August 2024
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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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