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Is it worth spending more up front to buy an appliance that's substantially cheaper to run? That's one of the talking points on the MSE Forum this week. Read on to explore that thread and more of the latest conversations in our MoneySaving community.…
Chancellor John Healy has delivered the Government’s latest Budget, revealing various measures like the scrapping of Gas Standing Charges, a boost to national minimum wage and a freeze on fuel duty. You can find a list of the announcements on MSE News along with Martin’s reactions Will the Budget be a boon to your finances…
For two decades MoneySavers have been encouraging one another via the MSE Forum to put aside spare change in the year-long Sealed Pot Challenge. This week Forumites broke open those pots and counted the contents. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's discussions.…
I have just discovered the Gas standing charge may well not be removed before the end of 2027 ! When it was announced in the budget I had thought it was imminent. How to campaign for removal for January 2026 price rises.
I’m looking at cruise travel insurance and with multiple health conditions costs are high. Through good to go insurance however standard single is £843 and standard annual is £416. As far as I can tell it’s exactly the same cover and covers the countries I am going to. I can’t tell why annual would be cheaper or if this is…
I’ve paid £20k into my biscuit account in order to fund a fixed rate pot. They’ve now restricted the biscuit account so I can’t transfer the funds. Does anyone know how long they’ll take to review it as the fixed rate pot has to be funded in 2 days
I have just found out that a letter I sent abroad by Royal Mail a couple of months ago has not been delivered. The letter has no monetary value itself, but has important implications. I have sent similar letters by Royal Mail in the last few years, and there was no problem with these. It went by normal delivery. I have…
Hey, Has anyone else been given an estimation from WeBuyAnyPhone.com only for it to come back drastically lower after they've assessed it? I went through TopCashback and was offered £110 for iphone 11 and £280 for iphone 14 pro - both were unlocked and have had phone cases and screen protectors on them from new and so the…
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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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