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Stop the relicencing of Glyphosate, IARC regard it as "probably Carcinogenic"
On May 18th a vote will take place on the relicencing of Glyphosate by MEPs, Glyphosate is the main ingredient in "Round Up" weed killer, sold in chain stores, super markets, garden centres and sprayed by Farmers AND local councils and landowners all over. In March 2015 the IARC, the international Agency for research on…
changing places/empathy
Imagine if you will, at your tea break eating a jam donut. You bite into it and the sticky jam oozes from the donut, dripping down your chin and on to your clothes. The sugar coats your lips and falls on to your top. What would you do? You get a napkin & clean yourself up. Now imagine that you can't just get a napkin. That…
Brexit
If you want democracy and to determine your own future, vote OUT on 23rd June Brexit: The movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTMxfAkxfQ0
Grumpy but gorgeous pamper party scam - warning
There have been previous threads on this forum about the dubious and incomprehensible tactics of 'Grumpy But Gorgeous'. Unfortunately they are still around and I have been their latest victim. They appear to have a long history (going back several years) of scamming people and even appeared on Rip Off Britain in 2014.…
Petition for abolishing the cease charge
I too am about to suffer the cease broadband charge, or the Hidden Stealth charge. So I thought I'd start a Petitions to get this abolished. Please sign up and we can get rid of this hidden charge. just go to the following, cheers petition.parliament.uk/petitions/131557/sponsors/9irePgOc10XbL064v9S
Do not repeal animal welfare codes,industry led deregulation of welfare for animals
Why is this important? Abandoning codes of practice for farm animal welfare is not in the best interests of the animals or those who will ultimately consume an animal raised in poorer conditions. The RSPCA said it has been voicing concerns for the past three years about the “downgrading” of the guidelines from statutory…
Direct Debit Payments to UK.Gov - new campaign?
Why is it that utilities, phone companies and others provide a discount if you pay by monthly direct debit (presumably becasue it is less admin), but if you pay anything to UK.gov by monthly direct debit, you pay more (e.g. TV licence, road tax).
Loss of Planet Rock for many areas of the country
I know this isn't strictly a money saving thing, but I do consider it relevant, so please forgive the post! After taking early retirement in order to have a life, I'm still quite a way off getting my pension since they keep moving the goalposts, so I'm living off my savings and being as tight as possible. I don't have Sky,…
Wolves fans say no to MoneyShop support Ethical Lending
Wolves fans and wolverhampton say to to club announcement that Moneyshop are to be the new club sponsor "wccul.co.uk/news.asp?id=60" ".bbc.co.uk/news/business-34639178" sign petition here…
New Amazon Paywall
I think it's about time we stopped using Amazon. They now have the cheek to only allow you to buy certain items if you are an Amazon Prime member. http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/amazon-locks-video-game-purchases-behind-prime-paywall/0165892 If you want anything from Amazon I suggest purchasing via Flubit as that way you…
Hold horse owners accountable for abandonment and neglect - please sign
Please sign the petition here The issue of fly-grazing is rife in the UK, the "Control of Horses Act 2015" does not stop cruelty, overbreeding and neglect. Government must do more: euthanising 50% of 'abandoned' horses is not the answer - the 'owners' must be held accountable and prosecuted BEFORE euthanising is the only…
House of Fraser Refund Policy
:(I purchased 2 items, and paid using an e voucher, and the remainder on my credit card. I returned one item within the 14 day period, and have been told that I can't be refunded to my credit card, and am stuck with another e voucher. I feel as though I have been conned out of £90.
Make it Illegal for Supermarkets to Throw Away Food
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/124696 Need to sign to show parliament what the people want.
Eliminate tax on income and profits
The government could in theory eliminate income tax , NI and profit tax, and just allow the extra spending to boost vat income and property prices (and thus rental tax and stamp duty) But eliminating vat instead to increase income tax reciepts wouldn't hold with increasing automation
Engagement with the Non-Profit sector
We all get annoyed by the relentless fundraising tactics of charities in the UK. I am currently researching how cross-channel Marketing can change this. If you're between the ages of 18-35 I would appreciate 5 minutes of your time to visit lucy_rickett on twitter and fill out the quick survey to enable data collection to…
WASPI - Women Against State Pension Inequality
WASPI accept that state pension age must rise as people live longer. But feel that it's unfair that women were not informed personally in 1995 and 2011 when fundamental changes were made. The group is currently getting a barrister's opinion on the viability of a legal challenge to the Government's plans.…
Tony Blair parliamentary petitition on war crimes
Please sign and circulate the petition. This man has blood on his hands, and no conscience..._ https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/108495
RGB Direct Review
Don't touch this company with a barge-pole! I purchased a Blu-ray player from rgbdirect.co.uk before Christmas & when it failed less then a month later they just didn't want to know! They tried to shirk their responsibilities by passing the buck for the issue on to the manufacturer. Even when I pointed out to them that…
E u referendum
Can any one explain to me why. Gibraltar , Eire , Malta , get to vote on the referendum , But ex pats living abroad are excluded ?
The True Story Behind Jeremy Hunt
My name is Clare and I'm a Nurse. There is an ongoing struggle between Jeremy Hunt / the Department of Health and Healthcare Professionals. We can see the NHS we so love and NEED going slowly, privatised from the inside out to Jeremy Hunt and his conservative friends. I just wanted to share with you a few pieces of…

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Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.

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