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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:…
Can anyone help me please? I've today (2nd October) been told by my employer's pension scheme that I have exceeded the annual allowance for 2025/26. I have no carry-forward available, so I will need to pay the tax charge. I understand I need to declare this via tax self-assessment (even though I intend to use the "scheme…
So my current 12m fixed rate dual fuel contract ends shortly, and surprise surprise, prices have increased quite a bit. But my monthly payments even more. I was paying £136 pm, but they dropped it to £109 in April. Just been told they want to increase to £136 again, but I am almost £600 in credit. Then get the warning my…
Anyone know how strict Santander are for the opening rules around this account? https://www.santander.co.uk/landing/savings/first-home-saver It seems essentially a standard 2 year savings account designed to accumulate a deposit for a first home. A young family member (mid 20s) previously inherited a share of a property,…
I am an executor of my late mother's estate and she left a considerable portion of the estate to two young adult relatives (one just turned 20) who live in Scotland (Central Belt). We executors are sure that these relatives should seek financial advice about the best way to deal with their inheritance but we have no good…
Wonderful Santander offer , 1 year fix 4.65% and if you transfer from another provider you get £200 hotel voucher. Has anyone tried to transfer from Trading212 cash isa? Also it says full transfer only. Does anyone know if it closes existing T212 cash isa account? I dont want to close
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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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