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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've just had a payment from a Santander account but I also have a Cahoot account in the pipeline this has been showing confirmed for the past 7 days. Any thoughts on how long it takes to become payable please.
Welcome to the new ups and downs of growing your own! Everyone is welcome. Come and tell us about your growing shenanigans Maybe tell us a bit about yourself; What do you like to grow? Are you going to try anything different this year? Did you try anything different last year? Did you like it? Would you grow it again? Do…
Hi all I am looking for advice and education here. I read a well know PC magazine and it recently recommended purchasing the TRAVEL router TP Link TP-WR1502X. I was curious to know what was so good about it so I did a bit of research and YouTubing. It appears that one of this devices main qualities is that you can take it…
Hi all I’m not sure if there’s such a thing as the device I am imagining. I am looking for a light switch for my home that looks and acts like a normal on/off light switch 99% of the time. However, the other 1%, when I go on holiday, I want to be able to switch the lounge/bedroom lights on at various, random times. I guess…
Which account should I put my savings in I know I might be a simple answer but I’m new an not sure what the AER etc means so not sure if the highest is the best thanks
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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!
Millions of people on Universal Credit face a complicated and bureaucratic bank-switching process that could prevent them accessing accounts and deals, Martin Lewis has told the pensions secretary in a letter sent on Friday 12 December. Martin has urged the Government to look into a range of issues after hearing from many MoneySavers who have struggled with the process.
Octopus Energy customers on fixed tariffs WILL see the proposed '£150 energy saving' announced in the Autumn Budget passed on to their bills, the provider has announced. Martin Lewis has been lobbying the Government in recent weeks to ensure the savings aren't just applied to those on standard variable tariffs, but to all fixes too.
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