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Sentinel Gold
Hi. I have been sent a renewal from Sentinel Gold for covering loss of credit cards/ keys etc. Is it worth renewing, or is it just another way of making money out of people? Would be grateful for comments please
NatWest - text warning
I have just received a text saying my NatWest a/c has been temporarily disabled, and asking me to click on the link provided to restore it. The thing is, I don't have a NatWest account. So - if you know anybody who has please do warn them not to click on the link! It would be very easy for people to fall for this and click…
New? Telephone Scam
I have just received a 'missed call' on my mobile from 020 3086 7024. I tried a search of this number online but was unable to find anything out, so I called and asked them who they were. A woman with an Australian/ New Zealand accent claimed they were the National Insurance Department. When I attempted to question her…
Praise APH Parking Gatwick
For years I've used Purple Parking at Gatwick and noticed their service decline and costs rise so decided to give APH a go last week. Price was approx the same (even when my 70% loyalty discount was applied) but what a difference in service. Pleasant greeting at 4am instead of normal grunt, clean plentiful coaches and the…
unauthorised payment from bank account scam
Warning, I have just reveived a recorded phone message which sounded quite official and authentic warning me that £600 has been withdrawn from my bank account and I should check blah,blah, and if it was not me I should check via the supplied phone number. To me it's an obvious scam but others may fall for it, this type of…
Avoid No1 Exterminators like the plague
If you're looking for an exterminator in North London, stay well clear of a pest control company called No1 Exterminators, based in Walthamstow. This outfit is not reputable, and like me, you may lose a lot of money. In my case, No1 Exterminators vanished with the £600(!) I paid them to sort out my mouse infestation,…
Hotpoint dishwasher fiasco
My 43 day old hotpoint dishwasher went wrong, I thought no probs as purchased through John Lewis.... phoned, waited over a week for engineer to come out, he came out & couldn’t fix. Some kind of electrical fault, a new electric module will take another two weeks on order. Not happy so rang John Lewis, they phoned through…
Dvsale.uk fake dvd and Blu-ray site
Listing dvds at ridiculously low prices https://www.dvsale.uk Registered address is an accomodation address in Finsbury park Gmail address for contact Thread here about it https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/threads/dvsale-uk.18857941/
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MSE News
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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