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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.…
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…
Just been reading about investing in silver , surprised that there’s a 300 million oz shortage of physical silver. Al these paper notes issued are not worth anything, as there’s nowt in the vaults. The bullion banks and the boe, are pushing for digital I’d, and digital money. To cover up this price fixing scam.
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Knowledge and ideas wanted please! We are in the process of buying our first house. We have been renting the property for some years and have held fast because it is our forever home. Our landlord has agreed to sell to us and it's all going through lovely - mortgage sorted and just awaiting an updated EPC certificate then…
Help required with Pensions recycling rules and allowances. 22/23 £11,695 23/24 £ 8,307 24/25 £ 7,430 25/26 £ 8,533 £77,575 Tax Free Lump Sum taken from Defined Benefit Pension 26/27 to take early retirement in April 26 27/28 So, Pension payments for previous 2 years from the Lump sum year were decreasing. The max…
I made a monthly payment offer to Link. It’s low but all I can afford. They declined it. I’ve since gone on and done their budget tool to prove it’s literally all I can afford. Can they do anything/take action? Life and circumstances have changed, I know I owe the money I just can’t afford more right now. Thank you
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Some people love the buzz of fireworks and parties, while others prefer a quiet night in with a good film or an early bedtime. And of course, there are those who haven’t made any plans yet..! How will you be seeing in 2026?
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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