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Apple keep taking payments / renewing cancelled subscriptions
So, it's the end of the month and I've reviewed my 'online purchases' account to find that yet again Apple have taken just under £100 over the past month in <£20 purchases. This seems to be a quarterly occurence... subscriptions that were cancelled suddenly get renewed Yet again, I am forced to cancel my debit card on this…
Is your Oculus VR worth it?
I have been considering the Oculus Quest 2 and am wondering if it is worth it and if people can tell me their experiences of it? Is it something you find you can play as often as a console like a Playstation, for example, or is it more of a novelty thing that you will get bored of quickly? Also there seem to have been 3…
Gaming monitor vs TV
Hi guys, after a bit of advice **CONSOLE GAMING** I am looking at buying a new tv, but am indecisive as to whether to get a TV or gaming monitor. I’m torn between the two and ideally do not want to pay more than £300. If I got a TV, I’d want it to be around 43-50INCH and 4k. If I got a gaming monitor, I’d want it to be…
HELP! SegaToys sent me a USED Homestar Flux!?!
Apologies if this is the wrong forum and please feel free to re-direct this to the correct forum.I bought my grandchild a SEGA Homestar Flux direct from the SegaToys website in Germany. ( £174 ).It arrived within 5 days on January 17th...BUT.... it's not a new one. My suspicions arose when the lead was 'tangled' not…
ONGOING CYBERPUNK 2077 REFUND PROBLEMS
Hi, I need some advice in regards to consumer rights for a bizarre issue I am having with a games website. The short version is that The Game Collection site agreed, via email, to refund my unopened Cyberpunk 2077 (PS4). This was in line with their post Christmas refund promise, and the game was returned in immaculate…
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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