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We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
Virgin Media is shutting down its email service for addresses ending: @virginmedia.com @virgin.net @ntlworld.com @blueyonder.co.uk. If you’re affected, Virgin Media will contact you about your options for keeping or replacing it. What’s changing with Virgin Media’s email service:…
Hi all I've sold x12 CDs on Discogs to someone in Australia. I'm in the UK. I'll be sending with Royal Mail. I wondered if anyone familiar with selling and sending abroad might be able to help please? Here are the bits I'm confused about... Do I have to list each CD separately on the customs form? I've read both no and…
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I recently completed on a new build property. The developer had the property registered with British Gas and has passed the meter readings onto a third party to set up my accounts. The developer advised that there are long delays with British Gas setting up accounts, of at least 8 weeks at the moment. Given the anticipated…
Yet another one from the lovely Elite and the estate management team at Eddington Cambridge which continue to make residents' lives hell. (And I continue to look for a way to sue them for breaching the estate deed, but barristers are expensive and I need to figure out how to crowdsource this…) My landscaper had been…
Have 2 kids 13 & 16, considering opening SIPP and/or ISA for each. Will be low values in to start say £50p/m ea or £25 p/m ea if open both a SIPP and ISA, perhaps increase a bit after a year or so. Objective is just to get the savings / SIPP started and kids can take over once working etc. Mrs not so keen on SIPP as thinks…
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Halifax customers who use mobile and online banking services should move to the Lloyds Bank app before Sunday 1 November. That's because the Halifax app and online banking services will be axed from this date. Here's what you need to know.
The State Pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, taking the full new State Pension to over £13,000 a year. It means the State Pension now breaches the tax-free personal allowance for some.
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