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Whether you're deciding where to live, taking up a new hobby or planning a getaway, the MSE Forum has plenty of wisdom for making the most of your cash. Let's take a look at some of the week's biggest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/06/forum-highlights-19-06-2026/ Seen something on the…
England and Scotland's 2026 World Cup campaigns are off to a flying start with both teams securing wins in their first games. But this year's competition has garnered controversy over exorbitant ticket costs, leaving many fans priced out. How regularly do you attend professional sporting events as a paying spectator? Vote…
If your stomach can stand it, a detour on the dodgems or spin on a rollercoaster can be part of a thrilling day out regardless of age. But do the theme parks in the UK give you enough bang for your buck, or do you feel short changed by short rides, long queues, rubbish food and awful accessibility? Vote in the thread and…
I'm due to receive a hefty redundancy payment next week, and umming and arring over how to save/invest it. The plan is to put a chunk into a savings account where I can 'pay' myself each month into my current account a salary equivalent to I was receiving each month in a job. The rest will be split between Stocks and…
Criminals have misused the name and image of MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis in online scams for over a decade. Often, these scam adverts direct victims to cloned, fake versions of websites including the BBC and The Mirror – but we've now spotted a fraudulent clone of our own MSE News page for the first…
Alleging overstay. Landowner won't do anything to help - haven't officially complained but made a few shirty phonecalls & spoke to a manager. workflow dynamics Thoughts?
Hi all, I would appreciate some advice regarding a Smart Parking PCN as I'm not sure where I stand now. **Background** The PCN relates to Poundstretcher Car Park, Swadlincote. According to Smart Parking's ANPR photos, my vehicle entered at **11:59 on 21/03/2026** and exited at **13:48**, a stay of approximately **108…
Hello all, I am following the 8 steps in the sticky threads and currently at the stage where I have received an email from DCB Legal saying that their client intends to proceed with the claim. At this stage I understand that I need to wait and do nothing until I receive the questionnaire. My question is this - if my claim…
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