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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I ask for my daughter's school-leavers' celebrations to be cheaper?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My daughter's leaving primary school in July. The parent committee has organised a trip, T-shirts and yearbooks to celebrate. They've asked parents to contribute £75 each and although I can scrimp elsewhere to find the money, it won't be easy. I want to ask the committee to…
STEM First Boat Engineer Toy
Anyone had or used these? they look great for my daughter and easier for you kids? anyone bought or had any?
Please help me
I used SuperSurvey to make a few polls for something I needed I agreed to try the free trial, it said they would email me before the trial is up, they never did and now they've taken £212 for a year subscription as I forgot the free trial was up. I really really can't afford that my children and I won't be able to live,…
Laptop for secondary school?
My grandson starts secondary school in September. He’s probably going to need his own laptop for homework I guess. Do kids take laptops to school now? I was looking at this one…
Painful wisdom tooth
I am suffering from wisdom tooth pain. My two wisdom teeth are growing at the same time. It's very painful. I consulted many doctors. They recommended tooth extraction surgery. If anyone has had a similar experience, please share your advice. If there is any remedy other than surgery, please reply immediately. Thank you
Chickenpox vaccine
Hi, I want my kids to have the chicken pox vaccine. Boots and Superdrug do it for £140. Is there anywhere that does it cheaper? Thanks
Free/cheap Easter activities
Have you seen any free or cheap Easter events anywhere in the UK? Here are a few, but please add your own. * For families, there are National Trust Easter egg hunts going on at locations across the UK, with a free chocolate egg at the end. Normal estate admission applies, plus a fee of around £3 per child. * If you're in…

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NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 100 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will shut at least 100 of their bank branches in 2024/25, after RBS announced a further 18 closures.
Co-op Bank customer? You could be moved to Coventry Building Society in future – here's what's happening
The building society has today agreed to a potential takeover of the high street bank – though it's still very early days and the deal needs regulatory approval.
Got a text, email or letter from the Met Police? Don't ignore it – you may need to act to protect yourself from scams
If you got a text message or email from the Metropolitan Police between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday 17 April – or you get a letter in the next few days – don't ignore it.
Save up to £1 on your takeaway coffee – while saving the planet
Many of us regularly reach for a cup of coffee or tea to give us a caffeine boost, but if you’re out and about and can't bring a thermos from home, the cost of this can quickly mount up.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its boosted 5.1% easy-access saver
If you have a Chase current account, you may be able to get a table-topping 5.1% easy-access savings rate to go with it, as the bank has launched a new, temporary bonus offer for some existing customers.
New online state pension boosting tool promised to Martin Lewis hit by delays – here's what you need to know
The tool was first promised to MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis on ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live last summer and was expected to launch before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
Spotify to hike prices by up to £24 a year – here's what's happening
If you've got a Spotify Individual, Duo or Family account you'll see prices rise by up to £2 a month (equivalent to £24 a year) in a month's time, the music streaming service has announced.
Subway customer? You've got until 14 May to use your loyalty scheme points before shake-up – here's what's happening
If you're a Subway Rewards member, you have until the end of Tuesday 14 May to spend any points you've built up – or lose them entirely.
Nearly 850,000 people missed out on cheaper passports last year – here's how to cut costs and beat the upcoming price hikes
Nearly 850,000 people missed out on cheaper passports last year – and with fees rising by 7% this week, here's how to get a new passport for less.

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