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Whether you're deciding where to live, taking up a new hobby or planning a getaway, the MSE Forum has plenty of wisdom for making the most of your cash. Let's take a look at some of the week's biggest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/06/forum-highlights-19-06-2026/ Seen something on the…
England and Scotland's 2026 World Cup campaigns are off to a flying start with both teams securing wins in their first games. But this year's competition has garnered controversy over exorbitant ticket costs, leaving many fans priced out. How regularly do you attend professional sporting events as a paying spectator? Vote…
If your stomach can stand it, a detour on the dodgems or spin on a rollercoaster can be part of a thrilling day out regardless of age. But do the theme parks in the UK give you enough bang for your buck, or do you feel short changed by short rides, long queues, rubbish food and awful accessibility? Vote in the thread and…
Savers will be charged for holding cash in stocks and shares ISAs from April 2027, the Government has confirmed today (23 June). This comes ahead of the cash ISA limit being cut from £20,000 to £12,000 also from the next financial year…https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/06/cash-investment-isa-reforms/ If you…
Further details on plans to launch a First-Time Buyer ISA (FTB ISA) have been published by the Government today (23 June 2026). The key for existing Lifetime ISA (LISA) holders – the current savings vehicle for first-time buyers – is that your LISA will continue as is, even if, and when, its replacement starts.…
I'm looking at pulling the trigger on a Switch 2. We have a Wii U in great condition. Not really a ton of games but a handful as for the most part Mario Kart is what got absolutely hammered. I see listings but that doesn't mean they sell well. Unsure whether to bother trying it & if so then some sort of platform like CEX…
For context, I'm a retiree paying basic rate tax on my pensions, savings interest and dividends via self-assessment. In a previous thread, I was trying to work out why HMRC had just increased the tax code on my occupational pension for 2026/27 (i.e. reducing the PAYE tax paid each month). If I had just accepted it, I would…
United Utilities installed water meters to the properties on our street last year offering to, continue to bill as usual, giving us a comparison allowing us to choose how we're billed. A week later we filled an overground pool with approx 3,200l water and our first bill stated we're using more water than a household of…
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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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