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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.…
It's nearly time for trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations and lots of sweets - if you're into that sort of thing. Are you planning to spend on pumpkins, costumes and party bits, or prefer to let Halloween pass by without a fuss? Vote in the poll below then share your thoughts in the thread!
Heavy equipment works in tough conditions, collecting mud, dust, grease, and debris that can affect its appearance and maintenance. Regular washing helps keep machinery clean, makes inspections easier, and prevents built-up dirt from hiding potential issues. A clean machine also presents a more professional image on the…
Most energy providers: EV tariff = 1/3 more for standard tariff + cheap rate over night. Best to choose a provider that gives: standard normal tariff all day + cheap rate over night. Am I missing something? This is why I switched to Octopus 12 months ago. Now they have just short of 40p standard rate + 7.5p overnight. So,…
Hi Spreadsheet question: I have some input data for a series of events that occur at irregular intervals e.g. during hour=2, the real-world measured datum value is 323 then nothing happens until hour=9 when the real-world datum is 452 I want to 'spread' the value 323 over hours 0, 1 and 2 (i.e. calculate the average across…
Does anyone know of any brokers who deal in this please? Our bungalow was built in 1950's steel frame. No issues with it confirmed by survey but all usual lenders are refusing based on their "criteria". Although we haven't been told what that is, not has anyone asked to see a survey. So worried as this was our retirement…
Hello, I am in a pretty dire predicament - my 20 year old battered car ( the only one in the household) is on its very last legs and has cost me a lot in repairs, more than it's worth, in fact. I am already on a debt repayment scheme for some old credit cards, and I have been rejected on some soft searches for loans for…
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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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