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When one MoneySaver found their preferred white chocolate was no longer on the shelves, naturally they turned to the MSE Forum to find a cost-conscious tasty alternative. Read on for more on that and the rest of the week's top discussions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/team-blog/2026/07/forum-highlights-31-07-2026/…
Whether it's to cut down on food waste, get better value for money, or enjoy tomorrow's lunch, taking leftovers home after a meal out can be a smart move. Yet plenty of people still feel a bit awkward about asking for a doggy bag. When you're eating at a restaurant and don't finish your meal, how often do you ask to take…
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…
Hi, I live in a block of flats where post gets hurled thru' the letter box and then dumped on top of the mail boxes. Often someone just chucks away a pile of it. Mail can easily be missed. How can you find out if you have any outstanding fines with DVLA? The following says how the roads are getting more fine-hungry…
Hi, Openreach site they have no plans to upgrade my service to full fibre even thought the rest of the village has full fibre and im at the start of a lane. Onestream has informed me that dur to Openreach removing PSTN service if i dont sign a new SoGEA contract for 24month my existing contract goes up by an extra…
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
Hi all, looking for advice as follows: Disabled driver - badge displayed. Parked in hospital car park where disabled drivers are exempt from paying for parking. Car was registered with parking firm for exemption for years with no issue. They had recently changed the rules whereas disabled drivers had to scan the barcode on…
I receive my motor insurance fully comprehensive renewal price from AXA today It has increased from £470 to £1130 which I find exorbitant. I did have a claim the first one in 20 years.The incident was my fault no one else involved no injuries. I do have a protected no claims written into my policy. So how can they justify…
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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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