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Not all banking apps are made equal. While some have slick interfaces and snazzy features, others can be a pain to navigate. How would you rate your bank's app? If you have several, focus on the one you use most. Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
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This week we reached the point where there are four months till Christmas – but in one corner of the MSE Forum it's yuletide all year round as MoneySavers plot their festive preparations. Read on for more of the latest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/08/forum-highlights-28-08-2026/ Seen…
Hi I have a project to demolish & reconstruct an old, falling down, outbuilding which borders 1 neighbour. The cost for the Party Wall surveyors (we have to pay for 3 as a leasehold property) has come in at over £9000 ! The expected costs were originally less than £3k - assuming that we would have to pay for 2 surveyors.…
Hi, I'd like some help please responding to the legal letter I've received from CNBC. The particulars of the claim to defend are '3. The defendant is pursued as the driver of the vehicle for breach of the terms on the signs (the contract). Reason: vehicle remained on private property in breach of the displayed T&Cs.' I…
I brought an Apple Watch that stopped working properly after a few months. I asked if I could have it repaired or replaced through their online chat. They could not do a replacement as it was out of stock, but offered a refund if I sent it back. They organised the return with DPD. I packed it all up in the original…
I closed jan 2025 at 85% LTV. 35 yr mortgage with 2yr fixed 4.5% Looking to refinance now but home value has dropped a bit. The whole market came down as you know Despite doing monthly payments my mortgage balance declined very little as they all went to interest. Now I feel I may be at >85% LTV what happens now…
My grandfather received a PCN from a hospital car park back in May 2025. He had parked in the multi-storey car park, in what appeared to him to be a disabled bay, due to the location of the signage, and having done so he ensured his disability badge was on display. The pillar besides the 'space' he parked in had a sign…
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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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