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MoneySavers have been discussing how they keep track of their day to day spending. A recurring theme is how easy it is for takeaway coffees to make a serious dent in your budget. Maybe it's time for you to cut the cost of those cuppas too? Read on for more of the week's MSE Forum talking points.…
The UK government has been encouraging people to stock up on certain things in case of a national emergency such as a cyber attack, significant power outage, extreme weather and so on. In the last few weeks have you bought something specifically to prepare for such emergencies? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in…
Hi I can't seem to comment on my original post but have just received the attached Default Notice from MBNA gor my credit card. Is this the one I ignore and wait for something else? Thank you
I received a PCN from UK Car Park Management and was wondering if it’s worth appealing even if the driver just forgot to pay on the day? I previously successfully appealed a PCN from APCOA on the grounds of the NTK being non POFA compliant but I think the one I’ve just received is. The PCN has the car entering and exiting…
Hi everyone, I was recently delayed 3 hours and 40 mins from fuerteventura to Manchester last week. Due to this delay I thought I might be able to claim compensation for myself and my partner so I put a request in to Ryanair, which they have rejected sighting bad weather which was the case for the incoming flight from…
Hi I have been employed with a structured company for longer than 7 years. From Feb'26 payslip continually until Sep'26 I have been receiving a "Holiday Topup" amount which varies by the month. I checked and found there was a Holiday Top Up paid in my Apr’25 payslip, but nothing from May’25 through to Jan’26. Also checked…
We have a local services on the A1 just north of Doncaster (Barnsdale Bar) I called in to the southbound services 3 times to collect a prepaid and pre ordered Starbucks Good To Go bag. The dates were 16th July, 11th August and 18th August. Not long after my 3rd visit, I received a parking fine from Parking Group Ltd saying…
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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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