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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'm not much of a gardener, and our garden is quite large and a blank canvas at the moment. We want to add some structure and shape to the garden, but after a trip to Keukenhof this year, I'd like to plant some Tulips. I'm thinking I may be best off with pots this year whilst we plan the rest of the garden. What pots would…
Good evening I am in the process of drafting my defence for a claim issued by Civil Enforcement Limited. The charge was issued in 2023 and I intend to defend on the following basis: - the terms alleged to have been breached are not stated in the POC - the length of time that has elapsed means that the circumstances are no…
I've just come across this report, from the centre for aging better. I've only skimmed it so far, but it highlights something I've been aware of pretty much all my working life in care, the inequalities that exist in society. On MSE we tend to have a financially literate membership, who are often careful with their money,…
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Hi, my father recently passed away. He was a keen photographer and has >6000 photos held on an Mac Desktop. As part of clearing his belongings I would like to transfer the photos to view on a laptop PC. So far I have tried to connect an external hard drive to download photos (this does not work as the drive is formatted…
MSE has a new tool to help you work out if you're owed compensation for a delayed flight, and to help you draft your claim letter - and we'd like you to take it out for a test flight
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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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