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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.…
Hi, I received a letter from HMRC about income from online marketplace shortly followed by a large tax bill relating to the tax years ending 2022, 2023 and 2024. I have been selling on eBay for many years selling only personal possessions. I am not trading and only have a private seller account. I looked into this when I…
Hello, I am really struggling with debt, so cut long story short I have spoken to a debt helpline and they have offered me an IVA or a DMP. I did a budget with them and they have worked out i have £217 available to pay towards my unsecured debts each month. My unsecured debts add up to £1,300 per month! Total unsecured…
Is it just me or can we just get Blue Rewards for free because Barclays screwed up the implementation? From the terms and conditions: pay the £5 monthly fee. We’ll take this from your nominated current account on the second working day of the month. On your statement, this will show as the 'Blue Rewards Fee’. The first…
If going through a divorce and the house which is jointly owned is to be transferred to one party whilst the other party is to have a percentage of the equity retained for a period of time then how is this registered with Land Registry? Situation is... Divorce applied for. Conditional Order granted. Mediator has drawn up a…
I recently tried to cash in my premium bonds to better invest elsewhere. Unfortunately the computer said no... adding that there was an issue and to call the office... Several days, phone calls and many hours later and NS&I can't tell me even a rough timeframe as to when I'll get my money! Staff tell me that a security…
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We don't want to just find out what the best Celebrations chocolate is, we want the definitive order from best to worst. Can anything top the Malteser? Is a Milky Way better than a Mars? And is a Snickers really worse than a Bounty? Let us know in this year's Christmas poll.
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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