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Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
There's been a meme doing the rounds for a while about millennials preferring to make big online purchases using a laptop instead of a smartphone. Is it a sense of accuracy and security from using a physical keyboard? Perhaps the bigger screen makes it easier to see pictures or read vital information? Maybe it's just the…
I received a PCN in April 26 for £170 claiming I hadnt registered my car for free parking whilst playing pickleball at Everyone Active in Hemel Hempstead on Dec 21st 2025. I emailed and asked for evidence as it was the first correspondence I had received about it. I didnt get any response until a county court claim form…
Hi everyone, Forum newbie here. I've been reading the excellent advice on here and would really appreciate some guidance on my situation. Background Private parking company: UK Car Park Management (UKCPM) Residential development managed by a Housing Association. IPC member (IAS logo on the signage). The registered keeper…
I was due to fly to St Marys from Lands End at 11am on 27th June. On the afternoon of 26th June I was contacted by my travel company to inform me that the flight was cancelled due to crewing issues (The pilot was sick). I was told that I had been booked on the Scillonian 3 ferry at 8am and to be at the airport for a 6.45am…
I recently sold some shares that I purchased through a work scheme. My profit was roughly £3,600 so I'm around £600 over the allowed threshold. What is the process for paying CGT?
Hi, Does anyone know if you can insure yourself, as a pedestrian, against being hit by a pushbike/escooter/ebike? They don't need insurance and therefore you can't claim from the rider and, as I understand it, the Motor Insurance Bureau (MIB) says if they don't need insurance, you can't use MIB to claim either. With more…
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