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Is it worth spending more up front to buy an appliance that's substantially cheaper to run? That's one of the talking points on the MSE Forum this week. Read on to explore that thread and more of the latest conversations in our MoneySaving community.…
Chancellor John Healy has delivered the Government’s latest Budget, revealing various measures like the scrapping of Gas Standing Charges, a boost to national minimum wage and a freeze on fuel duty. You can find a list of the announcements on MSE News along with Martin’s reactions Will the Budget be a boon to your finances…
For two decades MoneySavers have been encouraging one another via the MSE Forum to put aside spare change in the year-long Sealed Pot Challenge. This week Forumites broke open those pots and counted the contents. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's discussions.…
Asking for some advice here for my daughter, I can not name the company due to her contract of employment t&c's. She is employed as a deputy manager in a large retail organisation I personally think her only option is to look for another job, this is the situation. Since May 2026, other staff members have left (not…
Bit odd but a light bulb moment for me. Peeling shallots for second time this week (moules marininere & today prawn linguine) don't do regularly but done many times over the years. Bought the bulb ones rather than banana because reduced on clubcard, what a shocker to peel, I know this from experience! About 40p saved. We…
Hi all I'm new on the forum and in need of advice please. This afternoon (30/10/26) I have received notice of debt recovery - unpaid parking charge £170.00 from Direct Collection Bailiffs Ltd. The date on the notice is 22/10/2026 . A week after the date. The notice states I have 14 days to pay. Iam the registered keeper…
With the high prices incoming how many jumps to new suppliers either referral bonuses could you do in a year to help reduce bills. For this let's assume someone on the price cap I wonder if you could earn £200-400 and with the £100 from the Chancellor come out unaffected by the price rises?
I have received two PCNs for allegedly failing to pay for parking at Telford Central Station. On both occasions I arrived in the station car park the I used my I phone to pay, using the SABA app and Apple Pay. On each occasion the the result was such that I assumed that it had gone through ok, however, unbeknown to me, it…
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Halifax customers who use mobile and online banking services should move to the Lloyds Bank app before Sunday 1 November. That's because the Halifax app and online banking services will be axed from this date. Here's what you need to know.
The State Pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, taking the full new State Pension to over £13,000 a year. It means the State Pension now breaches the tax-free personal allowance for some.
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