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Re: Back billing - but in credit so Energy Ombudsman found in favour of supplier
Nothing you have posted indicates that Octopus have at any point breached the back billing rules and the Ombudsman agreeing with them is also indicative of that. Whilst I agree it is far from ideal i…1 -
Re: Universal Credit Housing LHA Rate
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6654693/universal-credit-housing-lha-rate Correct, the extra bedroom ('bedroom tax') only apples to social housing. For you, in privately ren…1 -
Re: Cost to paint a room this size
I'd guess £600 to £900.1 -
Re: Union Bank of India
I wouldn't touch them with a barge-pole, personally. OakNorth are paying the same rate and DF Capital are slightly higher, at 4.25%. I've got accounts with both of those banks and have had …3 -
Re: EE price increase (Again)
Start here https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/compare-broadband-deals/1 -
Re: 2026 - 52 Week Envelope Challenge
#6 Hi, £26.50 again for me please x1 -
Re: Cost to paint a room this size
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81878380#Comment_81878380 Will depend on where in the UK you are & how much decorator thinks they can get away with. Best to just get 3 quo…1 -
Re: Parking Code of Practice Consultation 2025 - now let's see what happens
Even if there is a government response it will be the standard rubbish ,, ALL IN DUE COURSE1 -
Re: Parking Code of Practice Consultation 2025 - now let's see what happens
MHCLGand the favourite "IN DUE COURSE" …. they said that in the middle of last year ? They are just another one of the Stamer failing Do they not understand that Labour will vanish "IN…1 -
Re: Barclays, upto £2500 cash back for a cash, investments, or ISA transfer
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81877924#Comment_81877924 Yes, registered with the same email address as they have on file for my accounts/profile before I signed up to Smart …1



