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Reduced-to-clear items can be a beacon of MoneySaving when it comes to your grocery shop, but just how regularly do you seek out the yellow sticker goods when ambling down the aisles? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
A good breakfast sets the tone for the day ahead so when you pop some bread in the toaster, you want it to come out just right. One MoneySaver is on a quest to find the ultimate toaster that doesn't produce a disappointingly uneven result. Read on for more about that and a selection from the rest of this week's MSE Forum…
Lots of online retailers offer free delivery if you spend over a certain amount, and there are invariably times when your basket is a little shy of qualifying. What tends to be your response? Is the prospect of free delivery enough of a carrot to get you to buy more stuff? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
We are planning some long overdue improvements to our house, ie. decorating and changing floor coverings. I had assumed it was better to paint skirting boards first, and then rip up the carpet, but then I wondered if the skirting boards might be chipped by workers laying carpet or board flooring. I would be glad of some…
We have car insurance with Direct Line. We recently received a letter, enclosing a quite lengthy printed booklet, warning us that they propose to transfer our policy to Aviva with effect from December. We were given the opportunity to object, and indeed to attend a trial at the High Court of Justice where the judge will…
I have a (particularly threadbare) Parking Charge that has proceeded to a Claim with the single communication from the Claimant previously being a notice that the debt is now £140 and 'will escalate to £170 plus costs if payment isn't made within 14 days.' before issuing the Claim 12 months later! In defence I would…
I'm considering studying Health and Social Care and would like to understand the different routes available in the UK. I'm particularly interested in how qualifications can lead towards careers such as social work, nursing or other care-sector roles. For anyone who has studied Health and Social Care, what qualification did…
Hi all As per the title, my fix with Octopus ends on 30/09/2026 and my annual bill is £1566. Octopus' current 12M Fix is £2003 per year (so over £36 per month more). E.ON Next have a 12M Fix for £1863 per year (so just under £25 per month more) What would you do in my situation? Should I look to fix again ASAP and if so do…
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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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