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New Year’s Eve is around the corner, and for many of us, it’s the big question: how will you be ringing in 2026? Whether you’re planning a night out on the town, hosting a cosy gathering, or keeping things low-key, everyone has their own way of celebrating. Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others…
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…
I received a Claim form just a few days ago for parking near a lake on a Sunday. I assumed it was Sunday and no parking fees applied. There was no clear signs to state 7 days a week either. Anyway, I’ve just completed the AOS and had a look at the defence Coupon-mad posted on 31 July 2023, but updated on 04Dec2025. Just a…
Very grateful for opinions on the following please. I would like to open a new SIPP in January 2026 but am unsure whether a self assessment tax return would be required for the year 6th April 2026 to 5th April 2027. I'm going to use a simple example to illustrate my question: Gross salary (after employee pension…
Hi, I’m a taxi driver and up to now I’ve written all my income and expenses in a book which I total up at the end of the year and send to my accountant that then does my SA. I have some questions about MTD, my accountant has said that I don’t need to do anything different other than give him the figures every quarter is…
Evening all, Received a Parking Eye PCN. Prince Regent Swimming Complex, Brighton. Run by Freedom Leisure/ Council. Not disputing that we were there; we paid the £1 parking fee at the complex reception, can see the payment on my banking app. There is a machine at reception to add reg details. However reception can’t find…
Evening all, I’ve had it confirmed (by my SIPP provider) that if I ‘pop my clogs’ after age 75, then my SIPP beneficiaries (some of whom are resident overseas and non resident for UK tax purposes) would not have the option of receiving their share of my pot as a (drawdown) beneficiary SIPP; instead they would have to take…
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Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others prefer a quiet night in with a good film or an early bedtime. And of course, there are those who haven’t made any plans yet..! How will you be seeing in 2026?
The base rate has been cut to 3.75% from 4% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money. Here's what the cut means for your money – including mortgages, savings and more.
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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