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Old Style Daily Coronation Day 06 May 2023
Morning folks. My trip down only took me five and a bit hours. Mostly free-flowing traffic apart from my first 30 miles behind an unfeasibly large and very slow load (part of a lifeboat I think) which was under police escort. Three jammy dodgers ahead making oncoming cars pull in. It all stopped at the next town so the…
O/S Daily Friday 5 May 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 Light but dry underfoot, cloudy too. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled…
O/S Daily Thursday 4 May 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 Light but dry underfoot, cloudy too. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled…
O/S Daily WEdnesday 3 May 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 Light but dry underfoot, cloudy too. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled…
O/S Daily Tuesday 2 May 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 Light but dry underfoot, cloudy too. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled…
April 2023 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the fourth Grocery Challenge of 2023! ******** 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 March Budget then keep on posting in the March Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery…
Old Style Daily Bank Holiday Monday 01 May 2023
Good morning folks.
Cheap Washing Detergent: Recommendations or False economy? General weekly shop saving tips.
My wife is stubbornly hooked on brand names when it comes to detergents, washing up liquids, dishwasher tabs etc. For me it's not something I eat so a small reduction in quality (or perceived quality) isn't really worth paying more for. I personally want to try the cheaper alternatives. Does anyone have any good…
Weekly Flylady Thread 24th April 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…
Old Style Daily Sunday 30 April 2023
Morning all. Think it's 'sleep in Sunday'. I had one of my very rare extra sleeps. Now I'm off for coffee.
Diced turkey breat on pan, what did I do wrong?
I mostly cook meat in oven, not really a fan of frying it. So I had a Green Chef receipe, followed instructions - in pan., got it hot, fried the diced Turkey for 5 mins on medium high heat (flpped them over). 5 mins up, added the othrer ingedigants - passata as the sauce, cooked a further 6 mins. Off heat, temp check only…
O/S Daily Saturday 29th April 2023
Hi everyone, I've been awake since 4 with a streaming cold and cough, it's come on so suddenly I hope it's over with before we go away on Wednesday. I'm just hoping it's not covid, more likely it's the cold Esben came home from nursery with this week. It's been a busy week with our northern lights adventure and various…
O/S Daily Friday 28 April 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 Light but wet underfoot and misty - rain forecast. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here.…
O/S Daily Thursday 27 April 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 Light but cloudy start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and…
Coronation dishes 👑 Photos & recipes please
There are some top-notch cooks and bakers on this board so I hope I can convince some of you to share your talents. If you're planning on making something to celebrate the coronation, I'd love to see your creations and read your recipes. So let's see/read about your quiches, trifles, cakes, jugs of Pimm's and anything else…
O/S Daily Wednesday 26 April 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 Light but cloudy start to the day - should stay dry. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on…
O/S Daily Tuesday 25 April 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 Light but cloudy start to the day - cloudy is forecast for the day. May get some sunshine so wash load ready to peg out. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm…
Camping/Picnic ideas (no fridge or cooking)
As per the title, I'm going away for two nights/three days and I'll have access to cold water but no cooking or refrigeration. I might be able to boil water, but that's not guaranteed. I'm thinking I can make overnight oats in a flask with apple juice for breakfast, and take some fruit/jerky and hard cheese/crackers for…
O/S Daily Monday 24 April 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 Light but cloudy start to the day - cloudy is forecast for the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge…
Weekly Flylady Thread 17th April 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…

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MSE News

Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
New rules to protect over 10 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are on the way to becoming law. However, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, who has long-campaigned for BNPL regulation, is urging people to remain wary until the law changes take force.
Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
MoneySaver's 'unbelievable' £675 refund from Complete Savings – how to check if you can claim too
MoneySaver Ray secured a £675 refund from Complete Savings after reading our warning about the 'cashback with a catch' site's misleading 'click to claim' ads. And Ray's not the only one, as we've been swamped with similar successes.
Origin broadband customer? You'll soon be moved to Utility Warehouse – here's what you need to know
If you're an Origin broadband and home phone customer, you'll soon be automatically transferred to Utility Warehouse – but your service will continue as before and you should keep paying your bills as normal.
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – here's what it means for your mortgage and savings
The base rate has been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?

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