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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…
Hi, I recently had a gas boiler replaced in a 2nd floor flat. In discussions with the company afterwards, I found out that they had to drill a new flue hole (I wasn't there when the work was being done - it didn't seem like they would have taken the initiative to tell me!). This hadn't been planned - the possibility that…
First time going through this and I would really appreciate some help with my County Court defence. Is this defence ready to file, or are there any suggestions or improvements you would recommend? The claim issue date is 27 November 2025. I have filed an Acknowledgment of Service, which gives me 28 days to submit my…
I recently switched to So Energy for electricty - well tried to. I signed up as a Direct Debit customer and fortunate to have good credit scores, so given their T&Cs: “Security Deposit” means an advance payment to cover any future charges. The amount depends on your individual circumstances. 3.5 Before we begin to process…
i would appreciate help in fighting this Court claim, i visted Pizza huit in hayes and did not realise it was closed, i went to the front door to check if it was open and then sat in the vehicle before leaving the car parking not realizing that i was meant to register my number plate in store, which in obviously could not…
Hi all, I’d really appreciate some advice and to hear from anyone with similar experiences. I’ve had a long-running home insurance claim with Aviva after an escape of water which damaged my kitchen. Their appointed contractor, Premier Property Services (PPS), started but never finished the job, and I’ve been left with a…
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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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