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When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
Whether it's to cut down on food waste, get better value for money, or enjoy tomorrow's lunch, taking leftovers home after a meal out can be a smart move. Yet plenty of people still feel a bit awkward about asking for a doggy bag. When you're eating at a restaurant and don't finish your meal, how often do you ask to take…
The beauty of the MSE Forum is that it's a place for real people to freely share their knowledge and experience with one another. Let's explore what MoneySavers have been chatting about this week. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-24-07-2026/ Seen something on the Forum we should include…
Been and read through dozens of forums, success stories and advice. I 'may' have this in hand but i'm willing to listen to any advice or input, i've got a feeling i've been too honest / too much information provided to Horizon Parking - the main one that helped me was this; Looking at land owners etc was a massive help.…
Switched from BT Full Fibre 900 to supposedly equal Sky Full Fibre Gigafast last week. A lot of lag on internet casino gaming and some slow lag on some websites, YouTube, opening emails. Never had this with BT. Sky have said wait 14 days for "stabilisation" (not sure that will change anything!) but they allegedly looked…
I am filling out an IHT 411 in relation to a deceased relative's estate. That relative had various conventional gilts. I have seen the earlier thread on this subject but got rather confused! My impression before I read the IHT400 notes is that you would either include the gilt at the dirty price, or at the clean price and…
Im looking at a refurbished iPhone 15 pro from the Apple store. Currently there is a price drop of £130. RRP £1019, they are normally listed with a £130 reduction but are currently listed with a £260 reduction. Im wondering if I should get this to make use of the extra £130 reduction or wait 5 weeks until the iPhone 18 is…
A person known to me who has severe mental health issues, has received the attached letter today. They are under the Community Mental Health Team and a consultant Psychiatrist and have been hospitalised numerous times in the last 20 years, under the Mental Health Act. From the letter, on the face of it, they have not paid…
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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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