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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.…
There's already a lot of people driving a fully electric or hybrid(s) car in the UK. But for those drivers that haven't already made the change, there can be reluctance. 'Range anxiety', lack of charging infrastructure in your area and concerns about future changes like pay-per-mile which is currently in consultation may…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the Autumn 2025 budget. You can read MSE's rundown of the key measures and watch Martin's analysis video. Overall, how do you think this Budget will affect you individually? Please note that this poll and thread are intended for people to share the impact on their particular…
I am my own biggest problem and obstacle in life. It's time to change for the better. I'm doing a lot of thinking about changes I need to make in my life to better prepare myself for my future.
My parents have recently passed away, and I have received various refund cheques as their executor. Probate is required, and I havent even got as far as the first of the two applications yet. What should I do with these cheques? I have a bank account set up to keep any costs I cover transparent, can they be paid into…
Hi all, We have been renting out our old house for 10yrs now, and have had a gas safety certificate signed off each year. This year however, the engineer said that the boiler flue doesn't comply with the regulations - not because it's unsafe but because it's in a terraced house and exits the property through the wall into…
So here's the back story: finished a temp contract on 5th August 2025. Knew I would not be eligible for UC due to savings and didn't think I was entitled to any benefits, so didn't look. Fast forward to November. Ran a benefit check and found I could claim job seekers contribution based, as I have paid 2 years NI. Applied…
Hello I am a Civil Service pensioner with a McCloud Remedy Immediate Choice Remediable Service Statement (RSS) from MyCSP that I can’t do anything about now that pensions administration has passed to Capita. I was unable to read or understand the RSS until recently because of health scares (and I still have an eyesight…
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From gifts and food to travel and decorations, Christmas can quickly add up. Are you splashing out a little more, tightening the belt, or keeping things about the same? Cast your vote in the poll and join the discussion with your tips and experiences!
Millions of people on Universal Credit face a complicated and bureaucratic bank-switching process that could prevent them accessing accounts and deals, Martin Lewis has told the pensions secretary in a letter sent on Friday 12 December. Martin has urged the Government to look into a range of issues after hearing from many MoneySavers who have struggled with the process.
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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