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With the festive season in full swing, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs – but others might be finding ways to cut back or keep things steady. From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. We’d love to know how you think your spending for this Christmas compares to last year.…
There's already a lot of people driving a fully electric or hybrid(s) car in the UK. But for those drivers that haven't already made the change, there can be reluctance. 'Range anxiety', lack of charging infrastructure in your area and concerns about future changes like pay-per-mile which is currently in consultation may…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Autumn 2025 budget. You can read MSE's rundown of the key measures and watch Martin's analysis video. Overall, how do you think this Budget will affect you individually? Please note that this poll and thread are intended for people to share the impact on their particular…
I bought a copy of Microsoft Office because I want to own it outright, not pay a subscription. I have downloaded the Office Setup program and when I launch it, i get a window headed Microsoft 365 And Office. I'm concerned that if I proceed I will get charged a subscription for Microsoft 365, which I emphatically don't…
My daughter is a teacher and she mentioned that teachers give their pupils chocolates etc. at this time of year. I work in the SEN education sector and we are told never to give children any food, different sections or education, but same principle.Children have food preferences, intolerances and allergies; is it ok to…
Some advice please. My now ex-wife and I bought a property a number of years ago whilst married. It was a maisonette within a block of four and as such was both a leasehold and freehold. After getting divorced, I was removed from the deeds and the leasehold but the bank have constantly refused to remove me from the…
I have now made more than £3k from buying and selling stocks and am now thinking about how to pay tax on this. 1. I assume I would pay tax on this when I do a self assessment next year after the current tax year has ended. I don't need to buy tax right now. Is this right? 2. If I buy stocks now and make a loss, I can set…
Hi guys, My wife and I are travelling to the USA in January and, because of my wife’s medical conditions, the insurance is pretty costly. Bare bones, ie minimum cover, quotes range from £1010 to around £3,000 The cheapest is Avanti and before booking I checked them out on Trustpilot. The score was 4.8, out of 5 based on…
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From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. Are you splashing out a little more, tightening the belt, or keeping things about the same? Cast your vote in the poll and join the discussion with your tips and experiences!
If you use Morrisons' loyalty scheme, check if you're due a share of almost £30 million in unclaimed loyalty points. You can use the points you've accumulated to claim 'fivers' – vouchers that expire within 12 months if they're not redeemed. With Christmas fast approaching, now's a good time to check if you've got any.
Millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales will soon receive (or may have already received) a letter from the Government confirming their eligibility for the £150 Warm Home Discount. But sadly this inevitably means scammers will be taking advantage of it. Here's what you need to know to make sure your letter is genuine.
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