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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.…
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…
Hi all, Unsure on if I have a case so wanted to ask here. Bought a pair of trainers from Adidas. They were fine for a week or so then the left trainer started to squeek every so often. It started getting worse but I persevered. Eventually it got to the point where they squeeked with every step which was distracting when in…
I intended to appeal using the templates here, as I understand easy to get cancelled with APCOA, but I was hospitilised and now I've had a debt recovery letter and the appeal link doesn't work. Can I email anyone to appeal and say about being hospitilised to explain the delay? Or is it just ignore their letters?
I have received a small inheritance & I hoped that I could use it to top up my SIPP using the unused pension allowances from my last 3 years of PAYE & SIPP pension contributions. I earn £20K/a and I know can only top up to that amount this year, but I have more to invest so checked the HMRC website: You will not be taxed…
Usual weekly shop at Lidl is around £50. Today cashier said £135!! I knew this was wrong as we hadn't bought anything different or any big ticket items, Said to cashier this must be wrong and she replied that she did her shop yesterday and it was much more than expected, which I ignored and also tried to show we had had…
I have a sum of money inherited that is in fiexed cash ISAs. My financial advisor has suggested that I have more than enough cash for emergencies and that I can get a better return on my money if it is invested in an S&S ISA - in this case Fundment. I am aware that anything stockmarket related can enjoy considerable gains,…
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Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others prefer a quiet night in with a good film or an early bedtime. And of course, there are those who haven’t made any plans yet..! How will you be seeing in 2026?
The base rate has been cut to 3.75% from 4% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money. Here's what the cut means for your money – including mortgages, savings and more.
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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