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This week MoneySavers have been seeking and sharing tips for dealing with problems around the home and garden – as well as planning for long-distance summer travel. Let's explore some of this week's MSE Forum talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-17-07-2026/ Seen something on…
Holding on to your current mobile phone for as long as possible can certainly be a good way to save money, and sometimes getting an 'upgrade' isn't actually that much of an improvement (like in MSE Rob's experience). But the promise of new features, slicker designs and better technical support can sometimes be very…
This week's MSE Forum discussions span the range from what sort of garden hose to buy, to how to plan a bucket-list adventure by train on the other side of the world. Read on for more of this week's MoneySaving talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-10-07-2026/ Seen something…
I have a tenant who has lived in one of my rentals for a couple of years. Very decent chap. He's expressed interest in buying the property, which Im very interested in doing. Benefits are: hes a known entity dont need to engage EAs, hold viewings, market the property etc. he knows the property inside and out (literally!)…
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice regarding an Excel Parking charge that has now been passed to DCBL. I parked at Earlsdon Park MSCP, Coventry and purchased a 24-hour ticket from the machine for £3.00 at 18:51 on 23 May. The ticket was valid until 18:51 on 24 May, and I displayed it in my windscreen. Unfortunately,…
Hi everyone, Looking for a bit of advice! In February we attempted to park at a space we'd found in Glasgow which advertised as £11 for 24h. When we arrived at the site at 7pm we attempted to pay for the 24h parking at the machine but it would only allow us to pay until 11.59pm. The parking sign was unlit, and as it was…
Hi, Apologies for the possible silly post but i am rather confused!!! I have had a FINAL REMINDER through the post for a unpaid parking charge for overstaying a free car park. I have previously had a NOTICE OF DEBT RECOVERY but i haven't seen the initial letter from the parking company for the PCN. The parking offence…
We've got a Nokia G60 5G, that came with a 3 year warranty which is due to expire on the 26th July 2026 Middle of last month, the phone developed an issue which it has been previously in for repair with - where it wouldn't apply system updates - they basically kept failing. 29th June I created a repair ticket with HMD via…
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The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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