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Re: Still being charged by British Gas
As above, there will be at a minimum standing charges to.pay As for usage, send meter reading(s) (unless the property has smart meters of course)1 -
Re: March 2026 Grocery Challenge
@Jen_x - The last several meals I have had out haven't been worth it. I like eating at home better. Everyone else around me though thinks it is a treat to go out to eat. I think I just prefer co…4 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Good luck with the scans @weenancyinAmerica Well done for achieving that, @QueenJess If anyone wants something to watch in the next few days, The Importance of Being Ernest from the National Theatre …15 -
Re: Reducing credit limits
Various school of thoughts on 'available credit' being a negative as you could gp out tomorrow and max them out. Personally I haven't found it an issue. Most relevant factor would be y…1 -
Re: Still being charged by British Gas
Until the property is sold the estate is responsible for paying standing charges plus any actual usage. Unfortunately you can't avoid those charges.3 -
Still being charged by British Gas
Hi gang, Dealing with nans estate and property as executor, I settled her last bill with BG, closed her account, and shut off the power at the fuse box. Then started getting letters from BG sent to h…1 -
Re: Smart Parking NTK appeal rejected – no POFA keeper liability, should I fight it?
Worth a go. No paying anyway.2 -
Re: Help DMP not DRO or IVA-should this be in benefits?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81923929#Comment_81923929 if they say anything il just say as far as I was aware they offset each other and I was told it didn’t matter1 -
Re: Help DMP not DRO or IVA-should this be in benefits?
In summary, while your general credit history file goes back six years, the enhanced CATO data 2025 is designed for real-time affordability analysis and focuses on recent income behavior, not a 5-yea…1 -
Re: Plug in Solar
This needs a lot more thought before any action is taken. In Germany, the rules for balcony solar are already strict. A maximum of 800 watts may be returned and special sockets are required In the Ne…1
