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Whether it's to cut down on food waste, get better value for money, or enjoy tomorrow's lunch, taking leftovers home after a meal out can be a smart move. Yet plenty of people still feel a bit awkward about asking for a doggy bag. When you're eating at a restaurant and don't finish your meal, how often do you ask to take…
The beauty of the MSE Forum is that it's a place for real people to freely share their knowledge and experience with one another. Let's explore what MoneySavers have been chatting about this week. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-24-07-2026/ Seen something on the Forum we should include…
With the realisation that my contents insurance is due to renew tomorrow and I need to switch it to a more advantageous card, this week we're asking how you deal with big annual expenses such as insurance and seasonal festivities.
The Bank of England has held the base rate for the FIFTH consecutive time at 3.75%. We explain why, the latest predictions for when it could change, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings. Read the full story: Base rate held AGAIN at 3.75% If you haven't already, join the Forum to reply.
I've been stung before for overstaying the 1.5 hours at a particular local retail park, so am very vigilant now. But UKPC have photo 'evidence' of me staying 2h20mins at the place. I wasn't there at all that day, my Google timeline backs this up. I've sent screenshots with on the appeal. what can I expect, now. Thanks
I have held an M&G Asian Fund Acc for several years. I know the original base cost and I have a record of the dividends, equalisation (always £0), and 'Tax amount'. To get the base cost, do I add up the original cost and each of the dividends? Do I include the 'Tax amount'?
Hi, I work in the NHS as an HCA working on an elderly ward and unfortunately I have used up my sick leave for the year so I’m on a I think it’s a stage 2 warning. I’m not supposed to have any sick time until February next year. Unfortunately I woke up a month ago with my right knee in pain and it’s got progressively worse.…
Im at my wits end. I clicked an id mobile link in Feb 26 for a new SIM only deal with a Currys voucher. Since I chased the awin email address and was told to wait 120 days as the voucher would land. Nothing received and have checked spam. Since the rewards provider seems to have changed to akaimino or similar and they need…
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This means a change for those with substantial savings across M&S Bank and HSBC UK and/or First Direct. Here's what the transfer means for your savings, credit cards and more.
The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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