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Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
Virgin Media is shutting down its email service for addresses ending: @virginmedia.com @virgin.net @ntlworld.com @blueyonder.co.uk. If you’re affected, Virgin Media will contact you about your options for keeping or replacing it. What’s changing with Virgin Media’s email service:…
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.…
Anyone having an issues withdrawing funds at the moment? I've never had any problem in the past, but today I tried withdrawing, as normal, and upon entering the amount and hitting the withdraw button, it thinks for a few seconds and nothing! Have tried via 2 different computers, and the app - all the same……
I'd welcome some advice if I may. I have an ILG ladder with Bell. It is all uncrystallized at present. To tie me over until SP kicks in, I'd like withdraw an annual amount of cash - for the sake of argument, let's say 30K - to pay for day to day expenditure. My thinking is to drawdown/crystallize 72K, use the 25% tax free…
Hi, Sadly i've had an issue with a historical charge that I did have a paid ticket for: Paid for parking but keyed the wrong reg number Appealed PCN Never saw the response via email - I JUST DISCOVERED IT (DOH!! - was in spam) LBC followed Now getting 2nd round of LBC's 2 years on… I have just complained to the landowner.…
What is the latest feed back from John Lewis regarding expired Gift Cards, I have 3 cards totalling over £3000.00 which have expired for a very good reason, I was notified today when contacting the helpline that they have been timed out due to the 2 year rule.Has any body gone further to try and recoup their outstanding…
Hi all, looking for advice on two ParkingEye PCNs at Oldham Leisure Centre, which is council-owned. I’m a regular member for a number of months. I most walk to it but occasionally also drive. Members can park free, but have to enter their vehicle registration into a terminal on each visit. # First incident — 14 September…
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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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