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Re: Lloyds switch for up to £500, 24 February to 30 April 2026

Cryptix

9 March at 10:22PM

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81916361#Comment_81916361 Yes, it’s worth waiting to be safe. I believe Lloyds is one of the banks that only considers Direct Debits to be acti…

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Re: Any Issues with a Smart Meter from Octopus?

squirrelpie

9 March at 9:42PM

I've got a Kaifa MA120 fitted by Octopus. I have an ongoing dispute with them about a non-working IHD and my smart meter not showing live readings on their website since they broke it. Nearly ti…

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Re: A thread of Pictures of parking firm NTKs

cooldude255220

9 March at 10:08PM

All Parking Services UK Ltd Pictures uploaded by @aaz911 in this thread. I hope you don't mind me uploading them. Comments: Paragraph 9(2)(a) of Schedule 4 requires that the notice must: specify…

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Re: Lose weight in '26 with Slimming World & SWIP's.

bubbs

9 March at 10:05PM

Maman, thought i might as well do the whole lot 🤣🤣🤣

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£75k debt. Where to start?

confused_confucius

9 March at 9:38PM

I have ended up in a difficult situation. £71000 in debt across 8 credit cards, three loans, overdraft and store cards, PayPal etc. I was just about managing to get by until I was hit with £4500 HM…

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Re: Luton Airport Drop off missed eadline to appeal

hoppy_pop

9 March at 10:13PM

Alright, I'll accept my faith and my failing memory. I dont have shredder and an animal to feed them but will happily just bin them then. Many thanks!

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Re: Is your heating ON or OFF?

Florenceem

9 March at 10:11PM

My heating is on at 18. My gas will be off on Friday while works are done so I am hoping the day won't be a cold one.

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Re: Luton Airport Drop off missed eadline to appeal

Coupon-mad

9 March at 9:18PM

Ignore them. This is already stated in all APCOA threads. Nothing happens.

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Re: Luton Airport Drop off missed eadline to appeal

Gr1pr

9 March at 10:07PM

Nope, you cannot stop the powerless debt collectors letters, just Ignore them

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Re: Advice and help with £28k debts

DaedricPrince

9 March at 9:44PM

Happy to report that I applied for the tesco card and it was accepted. This means I can transfer the cash to pay off the overdraft and save a fortune in overdraft fees. The overdraft will be paid and…

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