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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.…
I have a few bonds and the monthly interest is always paid on the anniversary of account opening each month and the Co-Op one is the same , however it never gets paid on the day . The fist one was 2 days after the anniversary and this month nothing yet. Supposed be the 23rd , nothing on the 24th and obviously now being…
Hello, I’m hoping for some guidance (and possibly visibility) on a long-running issue with Octopus Energy. We have a solar PV and battery system that operates on Octopus half-hourly smart tariffs. Our system deliberately buys electricity during low-price periods and exports during high-price periods, so accurate…
Hi all, I’m looking for some advice on next steps in a private parking matter. I appreciate any views from those experienced with POPLA and the appeals process. I did intend to contest the parking charge on its merits, but I’m concerned that I was prevented from doing so properly because I was denied access to POPLA. Brief…
Hi, I have been speaking to my relative and he is paying over £140 a month for sky, phone and broadband / no sports or movies. His package includes charges for sky ultimate tv £44 I can see it for £22 online HD extra UHD + atmos extra again broadband phone 17 a month Multiroom also about 17 extra he is a VIP and has been…
Morning all. Just a brief pop in to wish everyone the happiest Christmas possible. 🎄🎉🎁 My best gift has been my wonderful nephew flying up from Birmingham to surprise me in my hospital room yesterday. He stayed a few hours until I was discharged and then flew home again. 💕 He's accrued massive brownie points! 😁 I wish all…
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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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