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O/S Daily Sunday 5th November 2023
Good morning, it's raining again here (I was just joking about missing it Camelot) anyway it's back! Yesterday stayed dry, till late evening, it was cold though, and damp, that penetrating raw cold. We went to T*sco for shopping for a change, I like their bread. That was our only trip out. Sorry to hear your little dog is…
Advice on multi cooker - bake etc
I'm thinking of getting some sort of worktop multi cooker as my big oven (part of a range) has broken but usually there is only me (and I may move in the next couple of years) so I thought I could manage with (and be mse) to have a multi cooker type appliance. I don't cook meat but no idea what I need to look out for, if…
O/S Daily Saturday 4th November 2023
Good morning all - just starting, I'll pop back in a bit.
Flash floor cleaning powder - substitute?
Hi. I used to like cleaning floors with a powder like Flash. When shops stopped stocking that, I used to use handwashing powder like Daz. That has become hard to find and quite expensive. It seems now that all I can find is liquid to go with some expensive 'Speed Mop' or 'Power Mop' system. Any recommendations for Money…
O/S Daily Friday 4 November 2023
Morning 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 damp but the gale force winds seems to have died down. We've been lucky and it hasn't been as bad as some other parts of the country. Dinner last night was…
O/S Daily Thursday 2 November 2023
Morning 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 raining and blowing a gale - but don't think it's as bad here as in other parts of the country. Dinner last night was pork steaks with LO mash, veg, yorkshires and…
Advice on Mason/Kilner jars please
I have been given a few Kilner jars, with the rubber rings and the metal clips. If I sterilise them by boiling in water for 10 minutes or taking the rubber off, boiling the rubber and baking the jars in the oven, do I need to let the jars partially cool down, completely cool down or not cool down at all before placing the…
O/S Daily Wednesday 1 November 2023
Morning 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 start to the day, rain forecast for most of the day. Dinner last night was pasta in carbonara sauce. Tonight I'm not sure what we'll be eating. Work…
O/S Daily Tuesday 31 October 2023
Morning 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 cooler air this mroning. Dinner last night was fish, chips and beans. Work was quite busy, today will be the same. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
Building up my freezer
I'm retired, live on my own, and with the exception of family and friends popping in I have no one to cook for bar myself, and then it's just a cup of tea and a bar or traybake. Recently I cleared out my tall freezer and is now almost empty, so how to fill it for a single man, that's the question. Batch cooking, but what?…
O/S Daily Monday 30 October 2023
Morning 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 damp start to the day. Lunch yesterday was roast lamb, nice but not much LO's. Tonight possibly be eating fish. Back to work today. Looks like a couple of busy…
Hinari lifestyle one pot health SC170 cooker Manual?
During a recent sort out I found an unused Hinari lifestyle one pot health SC170 slowcooker without any manual. Would anyone have the manual they could kindly email or copy & paste to me? I have scoured all the Manuals online sites without any luck.
Weekly Flylady Thread 23 October 2023
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 Sunday 29th October 2023
Good morning, I haven't forgotten to put the clocks back, but I can't sleep, been awake since ridiculous o' clock. It's damp as usual, and the leaves are really falling now. Wet leaves can be treacherous so I go carefully when I'm out, don't want to slip and fall. We walked to our nearest supermarket yesterday for a few…
Relatively Cheap (and Easy) Meal Ideas and Recipes
I thought it might be useful to start a thread for this. For two people. They don't qualify as 30p meals (!!!!!!?) or even Jack Monroe recipes - I guess an in between, now that meat is so expensive. My input:- Spam fritters, mash and veg (use Yorkshire Pudding batter - Delia - and layer it on. With tomato sauce…
O/S Daily Saturday 28th October 2023
Morning all, be back soon.
O/S Daily Friday 27 October 2023
Morning 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 foggy start to the day. Dinner was takeaway pizza last night very nice. Lots of chores to do today. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
O/S Daily Thursday 26 October 2023
Morning 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, showers forecast for the day. Dinner was a quick chicken dippers, chips and beans. Tonight will be a quick meal also, possibly takeaway pizza. Have chores…
Air fryer cookbooks?
Having played a bit with DDiL's Ninja whilst house-sitting, I've decided that it would be a Good Thing for us to have, particularly whilst there are just 3 of us living here for the next 4 months. Especially as it has the potential to replace 3 other gadgets; microwave (which I don't like & won't use - it's only ever used…
O/S Daily Wednesday 25 October 2023
Morning 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, showers forecast for the day. Dinner last night was chicken chasseur, roast potatoes, peas and gravy. Not sure what we'll be having tonight. Short day at…

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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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