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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
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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,…
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 ?
Philips WRTL: Dangerous lighting.
OK, so not a consumer product as such, but here goes. I've heard (based on what I read on Facebook) that the Philips Residium has gone up in flames sometimes, it's a lamppost, used by councils (my one uses it), and the new WRTL Luma is also prone to this. Complaining to Philips/WRTL gets nowhere, so Ive been told, and as…
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…
Campaign for Regulation of Care Home Fees
Are there any others here who like me are being ripped off for Care Home Fees for an elderly relative with dementia or similar. I am trying to get my MP to petition the house for regulation of Care Home Fees to prevent the horrendous increases we are having forced upon us. Is anyone else prepared to email their MP and get…
Gift Card Expiry
Just to let you know, there is a government online petition against the expiry of gift cards. You've paid your money for the card and because you haven't had the chance to use the card or nothing was suitable your money is stolen from you or you pay a fee to get the date extended. It's at…
I'm at the end of my tether ...
I've turned to MSE because I really don't know where to turn. Excuse me for the long winded rant but here is our Problem. My husband is a Taxi Driver and has been for 10 years+ He was recently involved in a bad accident where his Vehicle was written off! ... as if that wasn't bad enough so close to Christmas, the insurence…
Tax credits shouldn't taper with income
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
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
Further extend right to buy
1 - give private rental Tennant's the right to buy, then they don't have to move and supply of property for sale will be increased 2 - give static caravan owners the right to buy a leasehold on their pitch, getting ridiculous pitch fees under control could make this a better, easy housing solution with less environmental…

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Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
MoneySaver's 'unbelievable' £675 refund from Complete Savings – how to check if you can claim too
MoneySaver Ray secured a £675 refund from Complete Savings after reading our warning about the 'cashback with a catch' site's misleading 'click to claim' ads. And Ray's not the only one, as we've been swamped with similar successes.
Origin broadband customer? You'll soon be moved to Utility Warehouse – here's what you need to know
If you're an Origin broadband and home phone customer, you'll soon be automatically transferred to Utility Warehouse – but your service will continue as before and you should keep paying your bills as normal.
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – here's what it means for your mortgage and savings
The base rate has been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?
Fixed-rate mortgages continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut – so do brokers think now is a good time to fix?
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further?
Martin Lewis: How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers
How to call your bank by dialling just three numbers… simply dial 1-5-9. Then you know it's legit. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis' video below, which explains it. And please share – the more people know, the fewer will be scammed.

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