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This week's top MSE Forum talking points have all been about getting things in the home fixed up before winter, from washing machines to chest freezers and double glazing to parquet flooring. Read on for more MoneySaving wisdom from our online community.…
Believe it or not, today (16th Sep) marks 100 days until Christmas Day. For some of us that means Yuletide lists are already underway and the budget spreadsheet is out; for others, the festive season feels like a lifetime away. Whether you're the type to have everything wrapped up by October or you'd rather not think about…
As consumers it's tempting to vent online when things don't go quite right, but on the MSE Forum we also love to hear success stories – whether it's cutting your broadband bill or claiming compensation for a delayed flight. Read on for our pick of this week's MoneySaving topics.…
My wife received a Parking Charge notice after forgetting to pay the drop-off charge in July. Having read previous threads we put in an appeal. They then asked for copies of my wife’s driving licence. Again, following on from previous posts, we replied stating that they could request such when dealing with an appeal. We’ve…
Hi All, My latest bill from Octopus separates out consumption for EV charging and for household usage. There is a line item for each category in KWh consumed, a rate and a total ££££ value for that category. As the only approved device for billing in my setup is the smart meter. I've been back-and-forth with Octopus and…
checking my elderly mums bank account for something unrelated and an £11.10 charge from prime popped up along with a 30p charge for currency conversion!! she has never signed up for this and wouldnt know how to bank says its been withdrawn since april but i suspect its longer how do i address this with amazon to get a…
I listed several very similar items today using a template (10), all scheduled to go live at 17:00. It's now over an hour later and my 'scheduled folder' on eBay is totally empty, but only three of the items are showing as being live. Furthermore, I have only received 3 email notifications about the listings. What's…
Hey - I'm looking for some help on a claim i've received, I have researched the threads in this group and they've been super helpful - thank you for that. Details below: Summary: Claim form received from DCB Legal acting for Smart Parking Limited, issued 15/09/2026. Alleged contravention 23/07/2023. I have already filed…
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The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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