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Slow Cooker
Hi, i dont know if theres any cookery forum so i'm trying here! I purchased a slow cooker from asda a few months ago. I've tried a beef casserole but the meat never seems like its cooked fully. Ive also done chicken curries and theyve always been fine. I always cook on the low setting, usually between 8-10 hrs. For the…
Tax
Hello all... I hope you can help me? I have applied for a new job and the tax is LTD and another is inside IR35 umbrella- what does this mean? Of course, I have heard of them but never really had to take any interest until now. I have googled it but it still seems a bit more confusing, is it the same as self-employed ? Any…
Weekly Flylady Thread 18 July 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 24 July 2022
Morning folks. It's very dark, cool and rainy today. Much like yesterday. I'm glad I mowned the lawn before the weekend. Yesterday I did all my collecting of orders and dropped off two bags at a CS at the same time. A bit of pottering in the house also took place but nothing of any consequence. 😀 Today may be the same. I…
Flask taste
I have a flask I use for fruit tea and then ordinary tea. However after the fruit tea nothing seems to shift the remnants of the taste so normal tea is unpleasant. I've tried thorough washing, washing up liquid neat, boiling water soak, overnight soak etc. Nothing works. Any ideas what will neutralise the flask? I'd really…
Old Style Daily Saturday 23 July 2022
Good morning folks. Looks like we're in for a very rainy day. I need some coffee first.
O/S Daily Friday 22 July 2022
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 Now light, dry underfoot but cloudy air feels much fresher and more comfortable. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa…
food safety - tins which are "blown"
There was a thread back in 2006 about dented tins but that has been closed so I can't resurrect it. (I found it through a web search - not MSE search.) I have a tin of salmon (bought within last couple of months and made April 2020 I think with expiry of April 2024) which doesn't have a dent that I can detect. However,…
O/S Daily Thursday 21 July 2022
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 Now light, dry underfoot but cloudy air feels much fresher and more comfortable. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa…
O/S Daily Wednesday 20 July 2022
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 Now light, dry underfoot but cloudy air feels much fresher and more comfortable. Wash load in WM. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying…
OS Daily Tuesday 19 July
Morning! Well, that was a scorcher wasn't it? Maybe not in the further north though...Spent most of yesterday gently sweating on the sofa, today will probably be spent sleeping on the sofa since I've been awake all night, but at least it's a lot cooler now, just in time for the sun to come up and rinse and repeat. I phoned…
O/S Daily Monday 18 July 2022
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 Now light, dry underfoot but cloudy. Wash load ready to peg out. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge…
Weekly Flylady Thread 11th July 2022
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…
Iced Tea, has anyone made their own?
I was drinking iced tea (powdered from a pack) at my aunt's in Canada last week and it just occurred to me that i could make my own. Has anyone got a favourite recipe? I have googled and there is a massive range of recipes , so would be nice to hear of some family favourites.
Old Style Daily Sunday 17 July 2022
Morning folks. The murky sky is slowly shifting, which is just what I am also doing. 😀
Is Laundry Sanitiser Seasonal?
Laundry sanitisers usually go in the softener compartment and so are usually added during the final cold water rinse cycle. Dettol say that their sanitiser is only effective at temperatures at or above 15°C. So, it seems that it is not usually effective during the winter. I was hoping that it would save me from washing…
Getting the real, clean leather smell back on leather sofa
Our sofas are bout 5 years old. They are the type in the link below but in black. The leather is not the top end but the one advertised ie mid/high range as more durable. https://www.habitat.co.uk/product/8562320?clickPR=plp:2:2 We have no pets, dont smoke and have a very clean and tidy house but the smell of the leather…
Old Style Daily Saturday 16 July 2022
Good morning folks. I'll be back after my ablutions.
June 2022 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the sixth Grocery Challenge of 2022! If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your May Budget then keep on posting in the May Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not…
Old Style Daily Friday 15 July 2022
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Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What you need to know
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.

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