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The beauty of the MSE Forum is that it's a place for real people to freely share their knowledge and experience with one another. Let's explore what MoneySavers have been chatting about this week. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-24-07-2026/ Seen something on the Forum we should include…
With the realisation that my contents insurance is due to renew tomorrow and I need to switch it to a more advantageous card, this week we're asking how you deal with big annual expenses such as insurance and seasonal festivities.
This week MoneySavers have been seeking and sharing tips for dealing with problems around the home and garden – as well as planning for long-distance summer travel. Let's explore some of this week's MSE Forum talking points. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-17-07-2026/ Seen something on…
Posting for a friend Hi all, I received a penalty for not paying for a car park. The machine was not working and the app was not working. I tried calling the car park company but they did not answer. I have followed all of the steps and have received a date in August for the court hearing. Do you think this will go ahead?…
Feel free to tell me i'm being unreasonable but money is tight at the moment and this is a big unexpected cost. We moved into a nice new estate in Dec 2023. Paid the small requested estate management fee to the builder and have been waiting since then for the management company run by residents to be set up. Eventually…
Hi everyone, I'm having a bit of a problem with my previous car insurance provider. When I bought my car insurance back in 2024, I used price comparison websites. Unfortunately, the old details on my profile, such as my No Claims Discount (NCD) years, remained unchanged. Silly me assumed that this information just updates…
I'm making a toy shepherds hut for child. I realised that my interior stud walls are 50mm deep and could take some kingspan insulation. But with no air gap except for the 2mm hidden gaps in the exterior shiplap I was going to leave for seasonal expansion. The last thing I want is insulation dust inside or inadvertently…
Hello all. I am in the process of moving house. The claim form from parking eye was sent to my old address dated 29th June. I have only picked up the mail today, trying to login to MCOL for AOS. It does not let me do this. In the top left hand corner it says: A claim was issued against you on 29/06/2026 A judgment was…
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The Government has confirmed it has increased the maximum amount of support available to those affected via a loan from £10,000 to £20,000, but only for exceptional cases.
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