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We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
Virgin Media is shutting down its email service for addresses ending: @virginmedia.com @virgin.net @ntlworld.com @blueyonder.co.uk. If you’re affected, Virgin Media will contact you about your options for keeping or replacing it. What’s changing with Virgin Media’s email service:…
Not sure if this is the most suitable board but - our insurer has just offered us a free Leakbot which would detect leaks and we would then need to contact a Leakbot plumber who would trace and repair the fault for free (within limits). The insurer would know if the Leakbot detects a leak and I would have to call an…
Morning all.
I saw that and uploaded my capital, I also wrote in my journal and sent them copies of my capital by post. I thought they opened on the weekends? Has anyone experienced this? How comes it's not in my journal as completed?
I have continuously lent money since 2016 to a friend abroad, with promises of payments back since 2024. It is now 2 years and 3 months on, and there is no sign of any payments being made. The person was due money back from a sibling house sale, which was going to be paid to cover the money he has got from me. He had made…
Can anyone help me please? I've today (2nd October) been told by my employer's pension scheme that I have exceeded the annual allowance for 2025/26. I have no carry-forward available, so I will need to pay the tax charge. I understand I need to declare this via tax self-assessment (even though I intend to use the "scheme…
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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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