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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.…
It's nearly time for trick-or-treaters, spooky decorations and lots of sweets - if you're into that sort of thing. Are you planning to spend on pumpkins, costumes and party bits, or prefer to let Halloween pass by without a fuss? Vote in the poll below then share your thoughts in the thread!
I was due to have Virgin broadband & TV installed today, changing from Sky as their service is limited to 67Mbs The guy was extremely helpful but unable to connect the cable as it would be within 900mm of an electrical cable going to a neighbours house, apparently a new rule due to a recent serious incident, and the cable…
I intend to open a private pension for my granddaughter for her 18th. Is there an advantage to waiting until she is 18 or if I open it is it easily transferrable? She will be going to university so this initial lump sum is just to start her off and make it simple to add to when she has an income. Can you recommend any…
Both myself and wife have been notified of the new platform that CSB are to introduce early 2027. Does anybody know of why they're changing to the new "Online Services" platform and how it will affect day to day use. Are there examples of other institutions making this change and what advantages or disadvantages could…
So I checked my DDs this morning (NatWest) and my Capital One DD is showing as cancelled (I did not cancel it and no payments have ever failed from it.) DD still showing as in place on the Capital One app. I have a vague recollection a few months ago of them saying you might see two DDs from us but only one would claim…
Visited Stonehenge yesterday. Couldn't get the app to work for visitor car park and then forgot to ask them when we got to the ticket office. Got the app working today and tried to retrospectively pay - but it won't let me. I paid anyway today (a day late). Is there anything else I can do before the inevitable PCN arrives?
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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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