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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…
My wife died 8th may i was in charge of getting her final wishes sorted out, ie cremation disposal of clothes closing of banks. There was no will as it all happened so quick. she had a bit of money put aside to be divided evenly to her 3 son's which i took care of (4k each) the cremation and all the other bits related to…
I have purchased a Nomad esim for an upcoming trip to Turkey to give me data while I am there. I have a Samsung Galaxy S21 and looking at the esim instructions you are meant to be able to go into SIM manager on the phone and select what each SIM is allowed to do e.g calls, messaging, data but these options don't show. My…
A thread was made a while ago to appeal consecutive parking charges - two were won as they were both NON-POFA (thank you to the thread!!) and now the others are being dealt with. Two POPLA codes were received and waiting on a final, but all three appeals were done consecutively and yet to receive the final one? The…
When paying additional tax after self assessment direct to HMRC can you pay a small initial amount just to check the acount details have been entered correctly. That way if there's an error, it's only a small amount. Then send the balance owed. I normally do this for any new BACS payment for my own peace of mind and…
https://octopus.energy/smart/flux/ After 3 months of new/ return sign ups being paused, it is good to see. applications to Flux being processed. Still not as lucrative as Intelligent Flux but I am told it’s “one step at a time towards normalization”
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