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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 booked a holiday apartment in Penzance (would have been in June 2021) for one week via Booking.com, I had to cancel due to train strikes because I was due to travel on the Penzance sleeper train. The proprietor initially agreed to a new booking in June 2023 for one week, however because she had to move back in she was…
I am appointee for my Adult Son who is in receipt of Universal Credit. He had a review which was completed in October 2024. He now has a message on his journal for another review already, which isn't an issue but as his UC is paid into my account they wanted my bank statements last time even though I don't claim any…
I was having 2 new headlamp bulbs fitted by our workshop apprentice.He mentioned that they might have blown because they had been handled and a residue left on the bulbs.I thought this was daft, although I have read similar, that might have been about Compact Fluorescent bulbs.Why do bulbs blow/fuse?
Hi all, Apologies if this has been discussed but couldn't see a thread on it. In our household there has been discussions with my partner for years regarding child benefit, she is really struggling to understand how it works. According to online, we are not entitled to it due to my salary in the £80-90k range which it has…
I work regular 12hr nights. I usually turn off my 'phone when I am in bed and if anyone really needs me they ring on the landline. The problem is, after changing broadband provider we don't have a landline. I want a sim only deal that I can use in my old mobile so my family can get in touch if need be. I want one that…
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We don't want to just find out what the best Celebrations chocolate is, we want the definitive order from best to worst. Can anything top the Malteser? Is a Milky Way better than a Mars? And is a Snickers really worse than a Bounty? Let us know in this year's Christmas poll.
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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