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New Year’s Eve is around the corner, and for many of us, it’s the big question: how will you be ringing in 2026? Whether you’re planning a night out on the town, hosting a cosy gathering, or keeping things low-key, everyone has their own way of celebrating. Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others…
With the festive season in full swing, many of us are feeling the pinch of rising costs – but others might be finding ways to cut back or keep things steady. From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. We’d love to know how you think your spending for this Christmas compares to last year.…
Happy New Year all, I need some guidance on next steps as my credit card company has rejected my claim against a booking agent on a Hotel that I have essentially been mis-sold on. To remain coherent and concise, here are the bullet points of events in chronological order: July* I booked a hotel for a stay in December in…
I have read the MSE article, but all the accounts are flawed. I want an account which my child can only touch when they are 18 without eating into the isa allowance while also allowing me to touch this money for big purchases (eg a car). Nationwide flex cannot be an option as he already has an account for pocket money. All…
Hey (Apologies if I chose wrong category for post, couldn't find one relevant) I ordered some Pokemon cards on PRE-ORDER from a site that at the time, was trust worthy and had delivered other goods to myself and others with no issues. This was during the time when Pokemon cards were extremely hard to come by so most of it…
HelloI have just registered on TRS, as the two years was up at the end of December. Father passed away Dec 23 leaving a IPDI trust allowing my mother to coninue living in their house that they owned as tennants in common. I entered the beneficiaries, Mother, Brother and Myself but the form never asked me what type of…
Pl how do I change these bulbs? Very high ceiling do not want to get a handyman if I can get somebody to help..
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Many mortgage lenders are cutting tracker and variable rates for existing customers as the dust settles on the Bank of England's decision to cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75% just days ago. If you're on one of these types of mortgages, here's what's happening to your rate.
Octopus Energy customers on fixed tariffs WILL see the proposed '£150 energy saving' announced in the Autumn Budget passed on to their bills, the provider has announced. Martin Lewis has been lobbying the Government in recent weeks to ensure the savings aren't just applied to those on standard variable tariffs, but to all fixes too.
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