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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 sold a laptop on ebay. I booked a DHL collection via Parcel2go and dropped off the laptop at a drop-off point four days ago. It has not been collected and the DHL tracking shows the premises were closed in the afternoon, which I very much doubt it. Should I collect the parcel and meet the buyer and hand it to him? What…
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Hi everyone. I was with Bulb before, but then Bulb was taken over by Octopus in 2023. By the way I have E7 storage heaters which were installed when the property was built, in 1999. These operate under the E7 system so I've always had a dual tariff. So Octopus have been weird about my bills, showing large credits but then…
Under Managed Migration from Working Tax Credit, I was asked to make a claim for Universal Credit, which I did in December 2023. I received my first UC payment in January 2024. At a subsequent appointment, I was told to report a change of circumstances that I was self-employed, because I was a company director. I refused…
Hoping I can get some advice. My parents recently needed a roof repair, got a few quotes and went with one of the more expensive ones as they had amazing reviews on Trust pilot. The work got completed and then my Dad noticed some of the work hadn't been done. The roofing company said that the work wasn't requested. Why…
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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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