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This week's top MSE Forum talking points have all been about getting things in the home fixed up before winter, from washing machines to chest freezers and double glazing to parquet flooring. Read on for more MoneySaving wisdom from our online community.…
Believe it or not, today (16th Sep) marks 100 days until Christmas Day. For some of us that means Yuletide lists are already underway and the budget spreadsheet is out; for others, the festive season feels like a lifetime away. Whether you're the type to have everything wrapped up by October or you'd rather not think about…
As consumers it's tempting to vent online when things don't go quite right, but on the MSE Forum we also love to hear success stories – whether it's cutting your broadband bill or claiming compensation for a delayed flight. Read on for our pick of this week's MoneySaving topics.…
We turned up at Stanstead airport at around 04.30 for our flight To Sardinia, 16/09/2026 But were refused check in as one of the passports was 'not valid' even though the expiry date is May 2027, It was my understanding that passports needed 6 months validity upon return to the UK, it had 8 months. On the Jet2 website when…
About a month ago I noticed a suspicious transaction (among many) on my bank statement. To my chagrin I was told by my local bank branch that I (along with hundreds of other consumers) had been caught in the Complete Savings web. I'd honestly never heard of this company and had to ring their helpline to discover the source…
MSE states you must keep the account open for one year to get the bonus, what it doesn’t say is that you must also apply for a mortgage within that year to get the bonus.
Have others experienced what appear to be deliberate delays in processing ISA transfers? I have twice now noticed the NatWest taking the full 15 days allowed in the guidance to process straightforward transfers for which they have been given advance notice. It seems that this may be a conscious policy and if so I wonder if…
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The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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