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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.…
There's already a lot of people driving a fully electric or hybrid(s) car in the UK. But for those drivers that haven't already made the change, there can be reluctance. 'Range anxiety', lack of charging infrastructure in your area and concerns about future changes like pay-per-mile which is currently in consultation may…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Autumn 2025 budget. You can read MSE's rundown of the key measures and watch Martin's analysis video. Overall, how do you think this Budget will affect you individually? Please note that this poll and thread are intended for people to share the impact on their particular…
I purchased a running top online from Karrimor for £22 plus delivery. When item was received it had a price tag of £12 or 2 for £19. Are they allowed to do this as I feel as though I’ve been ripped off
I have been putting money on Silver on the LSE which is working out well but today I noticed that when the market opened at 8am it took a minute or two for the ticker to start updating and then suddenly it shot up quite a lot. I do not believe that the movement was natural as it was too sudden so I really don't think it…
Hi everyone (Yuletide felicitations etc). I have moved to a new house and the waste from the washing machine is as per the photograph. I am wondering why and wondering if I can replace it with a single pipe that goes as per my red line. Your expertise and thoughts extremely welcome and thank you in advance. Andy
My (wife's) father passed away last year. His will leaves is flat (that has been let out for the last 20+ years) to his three children with the provisio that whilst his wife is alive, the income from the flat rental (or any other form of return on his assets) is to provide for his wife. We placed the flat in trust and my…
I ordered a suitcase from eBay and it didn’t arrive by the expected delivery date.I opened a request and was given the option to request a refund. I did this but now they have emailed to say they have just posted it by 24 hour courier arriving tomorrow. I do not want this suitcase now as I have had to buy one elsewhere for…
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From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. Are you splashing out a little more, tightening the belt, or keeping things about the same? Cast your vote in the poll and join the discussion with your tips and experiences!
Millions of people on Universal Credit face a complicated and bureaucratic bank-switching process that could prevent them accessing accounts and deals, Martin Lewis has told the pensions secretary in a letter sent on Friday 12 December. Martin has urged the Government to look into a range of issues after hearing from many MoneySavers who have struggled with the process.
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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