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This week MoneySavers have been seeking and sharing tips for dealing with problems around the home and garden – as well as planning for long-distance summer travel. Let's explore some of this week's MSE Forum talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-17-07-2026/ Seen something on…
Holding on to your current mobile phone for as long as possible can certainly be a good way to save money, and sometimes getting an 'upgrade' isn't actually that much of an improvement (like in MSE Rob's experience). But the promise of new features, slicker designs and better technical support can sometimes be very…
This week's MSE Forum discussions span the range from what sort of garden hose to buy, to how to plan a bucket-list adventure by train on the other side of the world. Read on for more of this week's MoneySaving talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-10-07-2026/ Seen something…
Evening all. When my Mum passed away a few years ago, she left her 50% share of the house she owned with my Dad (as tenants in common) in trust with my sister and I as trustees/beneficiaries. We have not completed Form DJP and as such both of their names are still on the title, along with the standard Form A restriction to…
As of 27th of August it will become law that you can plug in an 800w micro inverter with attached solar of up to 2000w into a standard UK power socket. This law change only applies to plug in devices that generate from solar only and does not extend to any device which stores electricity for later use (aka plug in battery)…
Hi all, I’ve read the Newbies thread and the CEL thread. Defence due 29 July — fairly confident in what we have but would welcome a review, particularly on two specific points. The basics: • Claimant: Civil Enforcement Limited • Site: Leagrave Road, Luton • Date of incident: August 2025 • Registered keeper: defendant (my…
hello, I’m in a bit of a mess, I owe £35,000 and am looking at options to get out of debt. I’m embarrassed to say that my husband does not know about the debt, and I don’t want him to. He owns the house, I’m not on the mortgage, and we have no shared debt or finances. 2 questions really, can I go bankrupt without my…
moved into my home 5 years ago and had a partial rewire and fuse box replacement done. I requested the certification at the time. 5 years later I'm about to move. Can't find the certificate. Call the electrician and it turns out it wasn't issued after all. Call him up and he says I'm right, he never issued one and he'll…
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