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Re: Parking stories in the News/media
Yes I suggested people should raise precisely this unfair terms example to the CMA in response to their unfair terms Guidance Consultation. My suggestions are here on the thread by my friend and fell…3 -
Re: Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 1st Quarter 2026
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81889156#Comment_81889156 +1lb for me please. I attribute it to lack of exercise due to poor weather rather than anything else.3 -
Re: Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 1st Quarter 2026
I'm still not 100%, and I'm taking the second lot of antibiotics. I've lost a further 1.5lbs due to not being able to eat properly, but hope to feel better soon.2 -
Re: Reading as a cheap hobby
I'm reading book 6 in the Susan Hill series of Simon Serrailler books - The Betrayal of Trust. I really like the characters and the writing is great. Cannot believe it hasn't been made into…5 -
Re: 2026 - 52 Week Envelope Challenge
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81889569#Comment_81889569 The year is already whooshing by, I have updated the tracker for you Tinky LMD1 -
Re: APCOA Penalty Notice - Bedford Station
I do not believe that APCOA are entitled to pursue anyone through the Magistrates Court Bear in mind that this pre dates the change on Boxing day 20253 -
Re: Thames Water, how do I take a reading at a flat I am moving to?
Just an update in case someone in a similar situation reads this thread later - TW customer support suggested yesterday they can do an estimated reading, so I agreed to that. Then this morning I saw …3 -
Re: Tax codes & UFPLS - how do they work?
Your first UFPLS will be taxed at 1257LX. HMRC will then issue a code, usually within a day or two, which will be dependent on your overall income situation. Next year the code will likely be based o…1 -
Re: Tax codes & UFPLS - how do they work?
I'm looking at making 3 withdrawals of £8k each, with the last being just before the end of this tax year. Can't comment on the tax, but the cut-off for requesting a UFPLS is going to be ar…1 -
Re: New mortgage and new car
Personally, I'd avoid applying for anything on credit whilst applying for a mortgage, just in case. Whether that means you wait until completion and then apply for a car on finance, or you go th…1
