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Holiday booking often involves a balancing act. You might find a bargain that's less convenient, a luxury option that's more expensive, or a flexible booking that offers extra peace of mind. When it comes down to it, what matters most to you when booking a holiday? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
When choosing a new product for the home, it can be hard to sort the wheat from the chaff. That's why savvy MoneySavers turn to the shared knowledge and experience of the MSE Forum when contemplating a big purchase. Read on to see what Forumites have been talking about this week.…
There's been a meme doing the rounds for a while about millennials preferring to make big online purchases using a laptop instead of a smartphone. Is it a sense of accuracy and security from using a physical keyboard? Perhaps the bigger screen makes it easier to see pictures or read vital information? Maybe it's just the…
I'm interested to know if anyone else has experienced something similar with their NHS Pension McCloud Remedy. My pension record dates back to 2001. I worked for one NHS trust from 2001 until moving to another NHS trust in 2021, where I'm still employed and paying into the NHS Pension Scheme. Around 13 months ago, I…
I dont know if this roof has asbestos. Is there a way to find out please? Can a local roofer do this if it is? Do some roofer handle asbestos? I dont want to use someone who puts leaflets through the door. Many thanks.
Hi all In 2012 I moved and I began to Let the house I previously lived in (owned outright, no mortgage). I've Let to the same tenant ever since, and it's been fine, however she's just served notice she's moving abroad end of August. Essentially, three questions for info/opinion/possibly advice Q1. Should I sell up. These…
I have a DCA that has been confirmed back in 2024 using Martin's template, There is nothing clear or definitive if we are getting the compensation I read somewhere it could be 2028 or 2027 no one knows, The way I see it , the compensation scheme will be tied up it appeals , we thought the compensation would of started this…
Hi all, It's been (almost) a year since we upgraded our solar install and added the Powerwall 3 battery, and the numbers are in for June so I thought I'd take a look at our numbers for the first year. The PW3 was actually commissioned on the 11th July 2025, so we are not quite a full year and the full 365 day numbers can…
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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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