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The UK government has been encouraging people to stock up on certain things in case of a national emergency such as a cyber attack, significant power outage, extreme weather and so on. In the last few weeks have you bought something specifically to prepare for such emergencies? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in…
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…
Just looking for some advice I have in recent years used Kent reliance fixed rate ISAs to save into, making regular deposits of varying amounts. Now they have changed it and I can’t make regular deposits I’m looking for the best option for savings. Would it just be a regular savings account? im not really sure about the…
Not sure if posting in correct place.. In process of taking Equity on our house. Both in our late 70's in good health etc. We have been advised to have a Power of Attorney. Which should we do with one of our children in their 40's/50's., advice please.
Hi, my mum is 86 and has been in a care home for just over 6 weeks, with respite care ending last Friday. She has dementia and is bipolar - she has refused to allow carers in for some time, had a bit of a meltdown (no doubt owing to not taking medication) and ended up in hospital. Her social worker from the local authority…
Hi everyone, I am getting quotes for the following: 1. consolidate two adjacent consumer units into a single brand new one: 19-way/21-way, 8 circuits, 2x AFDDs (socket rings), 6x RCBOs, 1x SPD This new consumer unit would be over the existing one that has 6 circuits, and the 2 circuits on the second one would be re-routed…
OK, the full text of what I have so far for my defence will be in the second post (based on template that is sticky-ed at the top of the forum) - this post is to lay out the background and current state of play. Timeline In August 2021 I was driving back to London from a family holiday and stopped for about 30 minutes at…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
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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