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We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
Virgin Media is shutting down its email service for addresses ending: @virginmedia.com @virgin.net @ntlworld.com @blueyonder.co.uk. If you’re affected, Virgin Media will contact you about your options for keeping or replacing it. What’s changing with Virgin Media’s email service:…
To keep a long story short, I accumulated collectibles over my lifetime and due to significant market changes left me with a collection worth around £100k. Like any reasonable person I re-evaluated my priorities and gradually sold most of it over the last 3 years. The other day I get a letter from debt recovery saying I…
I have used the DPO email address given on that link, although it doesn't seem to apply directly to POPLA. Previous correspondence regarding this parking ticket came from the POPLA complaints department, and that's who I had asked for the DPO contact details from. I have done some more research at the actual car park, and…
I recently got a Barclaycard 0% balance transfer card, purely to take advantage of the offer of 12 months Apple TV. But I don't actually have any balances to transfer. My only borrowings at the moment are a residential mortgage and two buy-to-let mortgages. I looked in the Barclaycard app, under interest rates, and it…
Hello everyone, I'd appreciate some thoughts and advice on my situation which is going round-and-round in my head and need some 'hive mind' support! Over the last 5-6 years I've been an Additional Rate (45% £125k+) taxpayer in a good but unstable contractor role. Owing to various downturns and lack of Govt policy progress…
Booked in England to hire a SIXT car from Belfast City Airport. Form said for over 25yrs & 3+ years of driving. On collection of car all listed documents were checked ok, BUT hire refused because I and my co-driver were over 80. Nothing mentioned about upper age on booking form. Agent said it was in the T&Cs. These turned…
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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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