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We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
Virgin Media is shutting down its email service for addresses ending: @virginmedia.com @virgin.net @ntlworld.com @blueyonder.co.uk. If you’re affected, Virgin Media will contact you about your options for keeping or replacing it. What’s changing with Virgin Media’s email service:…
I have been charged after parking in Perranport Gardens Charity (PGC) Promenade car park, operated by Alliance Parking (AP). My experience is similar to this thread, and it seems nothing have changed since. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81510794/#Comment_81510794 I had vacation there for a week,…
can anyone help me with a question?? I have a capital one account and my card has expired, when searching the website I cannot find the answer, asking me to sign in and having to insert my card number but I can’t sign in because my card has expired!!!
I have been charged by Alliance Parking operating the sea front car park on behalf of the land owner Perranporth Gardens Charities (PGC). Charge was due to ticket display issue. From PGC website: The income from the sea front car park meets the day to day expenses of maintaining our walks, gardens, lake and the beach car…
Hi everyone, I'm defending a small claim from SIP Parking concerning an incident over three years ago. My court hearing is coming up soon. SIP's evidence shows that I paid for 4 hours via PayByPhone(￡3.5) but left approximately 24 minutes after the paid period expired. They calculate the parking time by entry and exit time…
Hi, Over the weekend I noticed that there was a change to my credit file on Experian with a Chancellor judgement against me, which came as quite a shock. Today, I received the Judgement for Claimant from BW Legal for what appears to be for an alleged parking contravention. I'm going through the newbies thread and will call…
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Halifax customers who use mobile and online banking services should move to the Lloyds Bank app before Sunday 1 November. That's because the Halifax app and online banking services will be axed from this date. Here's what you need to know.
The State Pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, taking the full new State Pension to over £13,000 a year. It means the State Pension now breaches the tax-free personal allowance for some.
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