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With the realisation that my contents insurance is due to renew tomorrow and I need to switch it to a more advantageous card, this week we're asking how you deal with big annual expenses such as insurance and seasonal festivities.
This week MoneySavers have been seeking and sharing tips for dealing with problems around the home and garden – as well as planning for long-distance summer travel. Let's explore some of this week's MSE Forum talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-17-07-2026/ Seen something on…
Holding on to your current mobile phone for as long as possible can certainly be a good way to save money, and sometimes getting an 'upgrade' isn't actually that much of an improvement (like in MSE Rob's experience). But the promise of new features, slicker designs and better technical support can sometimes be very…
I received a money supermarket reward for £10, which I converted to a Mastercard prepaid card, which is showing in Great British pounds as £10 available. I added it to Google wallet. Every time I try and spend it on multiple sites, including Marks and Spencer's online, for the exact amount of £10, it is constantly…
Hello, just a quickie, Does anyone know what a NatWest D2 marker is at all? and is it a bad thing?
Hi everyone, I've lived in a shared house in Ealing since August 2025. I renewed my agreement in January 2026, and it was due to end on 31 July 2026. I decided not to renew because of an ongoing cockroach issue. The house is very old and has had ongoing maintenance issues, but the housemates and I keep it clean. I started…
Incorrect item return issue with Home Coffee Machines Ltd (ROI) Hi everyone, I’m looking for some legal / consumer rights advice regarding a return trap with an Irish retailer (Home Coffee Machines Ltd – homecoffeemachines.ie). The Background: 1. The Order: I ordered a Lelit espresso machine spare part, paid in GBP…
Hey all, Had this letter just come through the post. I was a guest at a Hilton and put my registration onto their system. Suddenly 2 years later I have a LOC from DCB legal demanding £340? I have never had any letter from Parking Eye about this claim at all. What do I do? I was a guest at the hotel. Tried calling DCB Legal…
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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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