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Do energy companies deal well with dementia?
The Alzheimer’s Society want to understand the problems people with dementia experience with their energy provider. If you're affected by dementia, or care for someone who is, whether it's poor customer service, lack of staff training or complicated bills and tariffs, please take this quick survey to share your stories and…
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New campaign - PIP disability benefit taking over 6 months to process
Hi I think we need to start being honest about the applying for disability benefits procedure since last April. Very few people have had claims agreed or even completed yet, and there has been nothing in the media. I know that is is really hard to admit you need this benefit for some of us, and for others chasing…
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Ripped off by Ryanair.
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Have you seen an irresponsible payday loan advert?
Citizens Advice has issued some tips on the rules payday lending adverts are supposed to follow (opens pdf). The Advertising Standards Authority has the power to ban bad adverts in any format (such as TV, radio, mobiles, billboards, magazine) but only if they are reported. If you spot a misleading advert tell the ASA and…
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'Check it, don't regret it' when you buy a used car
The Citizens Advice consumer service gets over 80,000 calls a year with questions about used cars. As one of the most expensive purchases we make - but with scope for things to go badly wrong if there are problems - it's an area worth genning up on before buying. Check out the Check it, Don't regret it tips and share your…
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Tell MSE and CAB what you think about payday loan adverts
Both MoneySavingExpert and Citizens Advice aren't fans of payday loan ads. As Martin said recently "Payday lenders are now so profitable, they have huge advertising and film budgets which bring in more customers, making even more profit. This vicious circle means we now see these loans normalised. That's why we need…
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Regulation of credit and payday lenders: Tell the FCA what you think
On 1 April 2014, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will take over the regulation of the consumer credit industry from the Office of Fair Trading. This will cover a range of firms including those offering credit cards and personal loans (including payday lenders), hiring out cars and tools etc. and providing debt…
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Share stuff with your street
Are you a skilled seamstress? Would you share your ladder, lawnmower or lunchbox? Do you have old clothes or clutter taking up space in your cupboards? Would you like to share them with your neighbours? The website Streetbank wants to help us do just that. Have a look at what your neighbours will lend or give away and…
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What should we do?
DOT is the voice of the House of Commons on MSE, and is run by the Digital Outreach Team. Our aim is to promote public engagement, awareness, understanding and involvement in the House of Commons. DOT is new to the MoneySaving Expert forums and as such we would love to hear what types of information you would like us to…
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Work of the House of Commons
The work of the House of Commons Many people are not aware of the diverse range of topics being discussed and reviewed in the House of Commons. This stickie can help you browse some recent work undertaken in the House and also gives some hints and tips for searching the site for issues of interest. Please note - links will…
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You and the House of Commons
There are lots of ways to get involved with the work of Parliament – either debates or the work of the Select Committees. To see sitting times and the issues being debated please visit the Parliament Calendar: What’s On If you can’t visit Parliament, the debates inside the Chamber and a number of Committee sessions are…
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You and Your MP
The UK is divided into 650 different regions called ‘constituencies’ where the public elect candidates to be their MP. MPs have public contact details so their constituents can get in touch. In most cases you can write, phone, fax or email. MPs will generally only act on behalf of their own constituents, so please check…
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DOT's Mission Statement
The Digital Outreach Team works to promote public engagement, awareness, understanding and involvement in the House of Commons. The UK Parliament is made up of three parts – the House of Commons, House of Lords and the Monarchy. In the House of Commons MPs work to scrutinise the work of the Government through questions to…