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This week's top MSE Forum talking points have all been about getting things in the home fixed up before winter, from washing machines to chest freezers and double glazing to parquet flooring. Read on for more MoneySaving wisdom from our online community.…
Believe it or not, today (16th Sep) marks 100 days until Christmas Day. For some of us that means Yuletide lists are already underway and the budget spreadsheet is out; for others, the festive season feels like a lifetime away. Whether you're the type to have everything wrapped up by October or you'd rather not think about…
As consumers it's tempting to vent online when things don't go quite right, but on the MSE Forum we also love to hear success stories – whether it's cutting your broadband bill or claiming compensation for a delayed flight. Read on for our pick of this week's MoneySaving topics.…
Hi all, I’ve received a PCN for allegedly overstaying in a car park by 34 minutes. The issue is that this car park has previously had problems with the exit cameras. On a number of occasions, after leaving the car park, the system would still show the vehicle as being parked there rather than having exited correctly. I…
Its not particularly important but I've opened a Nat West ISA. As with all entities they tend to give an update on your ISA allowance (as well as regular e-mails asking if we have any left). My 'allowance left' is literally changing every day, going up, coming down. Back to 20k again now despite having thousands in the Nat…
Hi all, thanks for any help in advance. I was driving my sister in laws car and stopped in tooting. I read the sign and realised I could not park there so left. There was 5 of us in the car including my baby son who we needed to feed hence looking for a place to stop quickly. She's been sent this PCN. Could I argue that I…
I received a PCN from Met Parking Services for overstaying at a McDonald's restaurant. I have tried to pay the £60 using their payment systems but to no avail. I was of a mind to just pay up and get on with my life but this seems to be impossible. Are these robbers required to provide an easy way to pay? Can I charge them…
I have architects plans for a granny flat. But I am wondering if I can save a bit of money by doing some of the donkey work myself then getting contractors in to do the rest. The work is turning the garage, the existing kitchen behind that, and the existing utility room behind that into a granny flat. The rest of the…
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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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