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Whether you're deciding where to live, taking up a new hobby or planning a getaway, the MSE Forum has plenty of wisdom for making the most of your cash. Let's take a look at some of the week's biggest talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/06/forum-highlights-19-06-2026/ Seen something on the…
England and Scotland's 2026 World Cup campaigns are off to a flying start with both teams securing wins in their first games. But this year's competition has garnered controversy over exorbitant ticket costs, leaving many fans priced out. How regularly do you attend professional sporting events as a paying spectator? Vote…
If your stomach can stand it, a detour on the dodgems or spin on a rollercoaster can be part of a thrilling day out regardless of age. But do the theme parks in the UK give you enough bang for your buck, or do you feel short changed by short rides, long queues, rubbish food and awful accessibility? Vote in the thread and…
As the keeper, I have recieved the letter attached. It’s for a “failed to obtain permit in accordance with the notified terms” - I.e. one assumes registration number not recorded properly on a tablet - on 29 May. I received it this Saturday (20th) June, well after 14 days, although the letter says it was issued 2nd June.…
I watch someone on tiktok that runs a drink stall and some days he has a girl working with him and at the end of the day he pays her in cash but it doesn't look like she's getting minimum wage so how is he getting away with this unless the girl is not declaring it.
I opened a new ybs flexible Cash ISA this tax year. I transferred in a Fixed Rate ISA from a previous tax year when it matured. That ISA contained £5,000 from the last tax year, and I have added £4,000 to my ybs during this tax year. I also have another flexible easy-access Cash ISA that I opened last tax year. I…
Hi everyone, Looking for some advice on an ongoing Section 75 claim with Barclaycard. This is in England. Bought a car recently in February (Hyundai i20, 2015, 88k miles for 6k), which flashed up low oil pressure lights within a week. It only happened on tight turns, and when I first told the dealer about the issue, they…
Anyone else having problems with using their Co-Op Debit card online recently? I can still use the card in physical shops, but when I try to use it online, the transaction is declined, even to merchants I've used the card with before without any problems. First noticed a couple of days ago when trying to make a deposit…
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