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Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
There's been a meme doing the rounds for a while about millennials preferring to make big online purchases using a laptop instead of a smartphone. Is it a sense of accuracy and security from using a physical keyboard? Perhaps the bigger screen makes it easier to see pictures or read vital information? Maybe it's just the…
I have been informed that the state pension is classified as a benefit. I also understand if you are in receipt of benefits you have to declare time out of the country to DWP. Are there tax implications or penalties and when do you declare it? I am thinking it is best to take any long holidays just before reaching reaching…
Hi I purchased tickets via Skyscanner to travel to Pakistan. We live in Kashmir & it is advised by FCDO to not travel there unless emergency. The travel agent has advised the tickets are not cancellable & they can only refund minimal amount airport taxes or fuel taxes. Can I take out travel insurance now & request remining…
Is there a non expensive way to remove iron sulphate stains from concrete paving slabs?
I am (again) trying to find the best way to describe myself in a petition to become an executor dative (Scottish law). My relative died intestate and all beneficiaries are descendants of aunts and uncles of the deceased; he was my mother's cousin . I have been reading an old copy of "The confirmation of executors in…
Small ants are coming in under my front external doorframe as this sandy cement is crumbling away. It looks like they squeeze in between the sandy component and the metal bar. How do I prepare this area for fixing since its crumbling and what can I use to fill it in? I currently have an unused tube of 'Fischer DEC Express…
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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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