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Planned shared surface road will isolate my daughter
I live in a cul-de-sac and a developer has submitted plans for a development for 36 homes, there is no way in or out of the estate for vehicles or pedestrians apart from a planned shared surface road. A shared surface will also mean those with disabilities or the elderly will be unable to access the estate so a restricted…
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MSE News: Half a million financial education textbooks to be sent to schools
Half a million financial education textbooks will be given to schools in an initiative funded by MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis...Read the full story: 'Half a million financial education textbooks to be sent to schools' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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School uniforms
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/school-uniform Many schools are now enforcing school uniform policies that force parents to buy from a single supplier. The result of this is that the cost of a complete school uniforms is now approaching £300 per pupil at many schools. DfES guidelines state that "No school uniform…
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Free stuff!
I'm sure that most of you are aware but just in case you're not or are a new user, there's always a list of hot, current freebies on the Main Site. http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/freebies-gold I'm sure most of you are receiving the weekly email but just in case you're missing out on all the latest freebies,…
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End Prescription Charges
The prescription charges system is unfair, confusing and makes medications unafordable for many. I'm campaigning to abolish prescription charges in England.
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Leasehold Scandal
We recently bought a new build home using the Help to Buy government scheme where they loan us 20% of the house price and we only need to produce a 5% deposit. We were sceptical about the process as we had been told at the initial appointment that if we reserved a property we would get flooring, garden turf and carpets…
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Screwed by Royal Mail
Last year (16/11/2016) I was caught speeding by a mobile camera. I should have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) after 14 days. I didn't and rightfully thought that I was ok. Later a summons was sent (30/12/2016), unfortunately I did not receive that either. On 2nd may this year I was sent another summons,…
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Sign this Petition to trigger a 2nd EU Referendum
Around two and half million people have already signed this petition to have another referendum regarding the EU if the in or out vote gets less than 60%. If you agree, please sign this petition. Click on the following link; https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/131215 Don't forget to forward this email to all of your…
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Rip off equine insurance.
My sister sadly lost her horse to colic, she had the previous year rented him out to a young woman.A contract was drawn up and signed by both parties.The insurance company refuses to pay out for the vet bill and taking the horse away, their reason being that whilst the horse was being rented there was no evidence of any…
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fees for change of vehicle on insurance
why is there such a huge difference in the fees to change your vehicle with insurance brokers/companies, i just forked out £40+ to change from one volvo estate to another same model and year, and had another £45 added to the cost of insuring the car? total£85 plus i had to phone to do this although it says you can do…
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Protect Biggin Hill St George's RAF Chapel of Remembrance
Well this campaign is to do with our history, honouring those who fought for us to live as we do, one minute of your time please? http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/protect-biggin-hill-st-george-s-raf-chapel-of-remembrance
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Why are vets not regulated?
Am amazed they are not, and only found that out today. Vet charges are extortionate. Yes, I have insurance, but even so, they take their cut too...mine charges £99 for a new claim. Was voted the best pet insurance too (wasn't the reason I chose them) recently. Any insurance you choose will not cover dental work. We all…
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Canal boat licence con
The canal and river trust, despite its fluffy sounding name is heading deeper and deeper into illegality. At present it is openly lying to its boat licence applicants that the licence is a contract, its not, it is a statutory licence issued under three pre conditions stated in the 1995 British Waterways act section 17.…
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Keep Death Off Rural Roads
I live in the Kent countryside which makes me apparently one of only 20% as 80% live in urban areas. Lucky me you may think but unfortunately 59% of fatalities occur on rural roads!! If YOU live in a rural area you can help to do something about this by signing a Government Petition now at:…
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Say No to the Dakota access Pipeline
I don't know if people are aware of the fact that a pipeline is being built through ancient burial grounds . It is also too close to a source of water that supplies the reservations and many people downstream, I have been following this as have people all over the world. The Army Corps have asked the building to stop but…
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Register to vote by 22 May
In order to vote in the general election on 8 June, you must ensure you are registered to vote by 22 May. Registering only takes a few minutes and all you need is your address and your National Insurance number. You can check if you are already registered by contacting your local Electoral Registration Office. Click here…
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Petition Maintenance Payments Guidelines by Child Maintenance Service need reviewing
The system needs reviewing, it makes a mockery of single parent Mums and Dads trying to make ends meet. I have 3 children, my ex left me for another women 2.5 years ago. He earns £27000 with performance related pay on top of this, and only has to give me £33 per child per week. His new wife to be, works full time, they…
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Have you ever used an ombudsman?
If you've ever used an ombudsman, please let us know how it was for you in our 2 minute survey, to help us research how they could be better. More info in our main thread: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?p=72359506
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Brexit plans must protect consumer rights, MSE and leading consumer groups warn PM
The Prime Minister has been urged not to let consumer rights 'fall by the wayside' during negotiations...Read the full story: 'Brexit plans must protect consumer rights, MSE and leading consumer groups warn PM' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
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Stop another Scottish referendum - petition support please
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/180642 despite the Scottish people being led to believe the last referendum was a "once in a lifetime" vote the poisonous, vindictive idiot in charge is planning another. The continual threat of another referendum is destroying the economy, not just in Scotland, but creating…