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New Year’s Eve is around the corner, and for many of us, it’s the big question: how will you be ringing in 2026? Whether you’re planning a night out on the town, hosting a cosy gathering, or keeping things low-key, everyone has their own way of celebrating. Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others…
With the festive season in full swing, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs – but others might be finding ways to cut back or keep things steady. From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. We’d love to know how you think your spending for this Christmas compares to last year.…
There's already a lot of people driving a fully electric or hybrid(s) car in the UK. But for those drivers that haven't already made the change, there can be reluctance. 'Range anxiety', lack of charging infrastructure in your area and concerns about future changes like pay-per-mile which is currently in consultation may…
Looking for some advice here please to pass on to my 21 year old son. Essentially, how on Earth does one obtain a half decent permanent job these days? I am next to useless when it comes to advice for him - having no real clue how the employment world now operates, being an IT dinosaur, and only having contacts within my…
Hi, wondering if someone can advise. I've received a letter from QDR regarding unpaid fuel. TLDR: I am at fault, genuine mistake however there is a £50 admin charge which seems absolutely ridiculous. From some research I have done it seems most people have an £18 admin charge which is still cheeky I think but I would…
* Consumer Rights Act 2015: While the CRA provides protection for consumers, the Act also distinguishes between new, refurbished, and used goods. For used goods, reasonable wear and tear is expected, and we are not under obligation to repair or replace the item unless fault can be proven to have existed at the time of…
Ooft - very grateful for my Xmas bonus but have been whacked in tax. Can I send most of my bonus to my company Nest pension as an AVC to save tax? We don't have salary sacrifice set up yet - but if it's quick I could set it up for the company - so maybe others that have been whacked have the option also?
Hi I'm having an issue with Word at work, when I save a document and then after saving on attempting to close it, it then comes up with the message box "Want to save your changes to 'document name?'", as though I am closing it WITHOUT saving it. If I then open the document, it has clearly been saved, but the message is…
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Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others prefer a quiet night in with a good film or an early bedtime. And of course, there are those who haven’t made any plans yet..! How will you be seeing in 2026?
Many mortgage lenders are cutting tracker and variable rates for existing customers as the dust settles on the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% just days ago. If you're on one of these types of mortgages, here's what's happening to your rate.
Octopus Energy customers on fixed tariffs WILL see the proposed '£150 energy saving' announced in the Autumn Budget passed on to their bills, the provider has announced. Martin Lewis has been lobbying the Government in recent weeks to ensure the savings aren't just applied to those on standard variable tariffs, but to all fixes too.
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