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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.…
Whether you're buying some new clothes, a snazzy gadget or just picking up a pint of milk, there's a good chance you'll be asked one familiar question at the till: "Would you like your receipt?" Some people still prefer a paper receipt they can tuck into a wallet or folder, while others are happy with a digital version…
I’ve received a County Court claim from Civil Enforcement Ltd regarding a parking charge at a Starbucks car park. I’ve already filed the AoS on 15th Sep. I’m now at the defence stage and need some help. To give you the context, this was three years ago (March 2023) around midnight. The car was a motability car parked at…
It's Worcester - in my new house - with Drayton controller and wireless thermostat: The thermostat is very primitive, and I want a programmable or a smart one to be able to control the temperature 24x7. What are my options? In the old house I had a basic boiler, Y system, mechanical thermostat and a programmable timer…
Hi everyone, I've received a County Court claim from ParkingEye and I'm looking for some advice on how best to defend it. The alleged parking event was at The Range, Chalon Way West Retail Park, St Helens, on 28/11/2023. The claim has only recently been issued, dated 11/09/2026, so it's nearly three years after the alleged…
I received this from these clowns today after my appeal went through roughly a month ago. I was asked to provide my driving licence so they could rule out I was the driver at the time. They managed to get back to me being the registered keeper so I told them I am the keeper not the driver, anything else is up to you to…
Hi, Just thought I'd share some ponderings about when to renew my fix given the upward trends in prices, and the unknowable potential for them to keep going up (or down). My current elec-only fix stops at end-Sept, and I've been monitoring the fixes that would have been available to me over the last few weeks if I had…
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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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