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Is it worth spending more up front to buy an appliance that's substantially cheaper to run? That's one of the talking points on the MSE Forum this week. Read on to explore that thread and more of the latest conversations in our MoneySaving community.…
Chancellor John Healy has delivered the Government’s latest Budget, revealing various measures like the scrapping of Gas Standing Charges, a boost to national minimum wage and a freeze on fuel duty. You can find a list of the announcements on MSE News along with Martin’s reactions Will the Budget be a boon to your finances…
For two decades MoneySavers have been encouraging one another via the MSE Forum to put aside spare change in the year-long Sealed Pot Challenge. This week Forumites broke open those pots and counted the contents. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's discussions.…
Hi Guys, I am on the British Gas MSE Collective Nov26 which ends for me early December and I would appreciate any advice on what to do next. The price increases this time around are just horrific, it really terrifies me. Does anyone know if MSE will be negotiating another collective switch tariff for all of us that are on…
Our local Waitrose brought in Brittania parking about a month ago (and fired the previous car parking attendants but that is another story). We have a car that is leased via our company, so the company is the hirer. I am well versed in the hirer liability vs the leasing company's inability to provide the signed agreement…
Please move if this isn't in the right place. The boundary between my property and my back neighbours is at an angle, mostly behind a large shed in my garden and currently defined by a low mesh fence which is being pushed over by trees on their side. They have messaged about intending to take down the trees and replace the…
I was wondering if anyone had successfully benefited from this. There are now products listed on the MCS directory (e.g. lots of Diakon systems), the MCS installer scheme is now updated, but I'm struggling to find any companies overtly advertising that they support applications. I think I would probably be able to tick all…
Will there be any redress as 2 of the companies I've checked have ceased trading?
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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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