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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:…
hiya, I applied to Natwest switch and went through their process: I got an email stating: We need to check your identity when you open a bank account. Unfortunately, we couldn’t do this with the information you gave us. We’re sorry it didn’t work out this time. Thanks for your interest in the account and we hope it doesn’t…
I topped up my NIs in 2022 but was left about £3.50 pw short of the full SP. I can make that up by paying another year at £907. Gross that would pay me back after 4.7 years (244.6 weeks). Not bad but if I allow for tax the pay back period extends a fair bit so I have been dithering. Today I got a letter about claiming the…
Hello, I've read the newbies thread and others but was hoping someone could give me some specific advice now as I'm looking at a small claims court. This relates to a 34 min (though some documents say 35 minute) overstay for failing to obtain a permit whilst dropping my young son off at an Activity Centre for 2 nights for…
Hi all There is plenty about children getting an inheritance but I'm just after some guidance on a question that I'm struggling with. My 13 year old son has inherited £30K with a wish in the will that it be invested for him. No other detail so I have the money in my name. I plan to open a JISA but the question is am I best…
hello I do the book keeping for a relative sole trader business. For 25/26 year, we had an accounant submit the SA return but this year I will be doing it as due to an injury, the workload (and income) has dramatically reduced and we are trying to reduce financial commitments - its a quite a simple SA using an online…
MSE has a new tool to help you work out if you're owed compensation for a delayed flight, and to help you draft your claim letter - and we'd like you to take it out for a test flight
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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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