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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.…
Hello. I’m looking to go ahead with a DRO application. My concern is that I have two contracts in place with Vodafone, one for myself, the other for my son. In addition to this, I am paying monthly for my son’s new handset. I’m not in arrears with any of these, nor do I intend to be if I go ahead with the DRO. I fully…
Hi What is the best way to tackle this, my mortgage is currently at £157k approx with 17 yrs left on it. 7 years the interest rate is 2.79% then jumps to around 4%. Should I pay as much as I can over next 7 yrs or just keep the standard agreed payment? I have been reading not to clear mortgages but I would have thought…
Hello, Got an email recently from Amazon which stated that 'Hello, we have noticed an unusually high number of refund requests on your account We understand that occasional problems with orders are expected in the normal course of business. However the unusually high number of problems that you have reported with your…
So I opened a ZOPA Biscuit account in October, mainly for the savings rate and interest on the current account. When I opened the account, they asked me if I would like to "Link" my accounts, saying it makes transfers quicker and safer. I'd not done it before but thought, why not. Later when I looked at the list of…
10 days ago, my car was used to travel to and park at a local pub by another household member. The car park there doesn't require payment as it uses a system where you log in your license plate inside the actual premises. Unfortunately the person driving forgot to do so and this morning I recieved a letter claiming a…
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Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others prefer a quiet night in with a good film or an early bedtime. And of course, there are those who haven’t made any plans yet..! How will you be seeing in 2026?
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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