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Petition against female genital mutilation
Please sign this petition: http://www.change.org/en-GB/petitions/uk-government-enforce-the-uk-law-which-forbids-fgm-female-genital-so-called-cutting No discussion - just urging everyone to sign and then remind others to do so, PLEASE.
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Balancing the UK budget
Regarding the above and all the sorrowful handwringing about having to make cuts to services, welfare etc, I would like to know WHY no-one, i.e MP or any others for that matter, aren't asking the Chancellor to explain why people in this country have to, "tighten their belts" and accept these cuts due to a lack of money…
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Please help save The Russell Hotel
The Russell Hotel, Bognor Regis is a ‘not for profit’ hotel specifically built for blind and visually impaired guests. The hotel is being threatened with imminent closure because of under use and is currently “under offer of sale” to another charity who would like to extend their nursing home into new premises. The hotel…
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New Campaign suggestion
I would like to see the end of r.r.p and m.r.p. They have been created as a tool for supermarkets, furniture outlets etc to use to rip us off with their deceitful discounts offering up to 75% off when the pre discount price has hardly ever been charged in the first place. Retailers won't like it but they need to go.
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New Power Company Needed
:money:I would like to suggest we ask for a new utilities company that is capped at a lower profit level then present companies and any profits made are channelled into NHS or charities to help us all . No more money siphoned off to european robbers.:money:
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Make a New Year’s Resolution to Slim Your Bin
Whether you're rubbish at sorting rubbish or reliable at arranging recycling, take the New Year Rubbish Diet Challenge to reduce your waste and save money. Sign up and you'll get free step-by-step emails from zero waste website The Rubbish Diet to help you become a recyling pro and tackle food waste. Then tell us how your…
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Right To Buy- Experiences
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No Boxing Day Trains Says Gov! Unbelievable - Need Campaign!
Thought new govt were going to do something about this! They went on about last gov not putting on trains, and now have proceeded to do - absolutely nothing about it. My daughters are trying to do the sensible thing and get back to London for work befoire the next storm hits tomorrow after a a miserable and short curtailed…
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Students - what do you think of your uni?
The Office of Fair Trading's looking at the service English universities (and other higher education providers) have been offering to students since the fee changes in 2012. The changes should have given more choice, but did they? The OFT wants to hear from students about the following: * Did the higher fees raise your…
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Get Safe Online Week
This week is Get Safe Online Week, a campaign giving tips on how to protect yourself, your computers and your mobiles against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems found online. How safe are you being when browsing and shopping online? Take a look at the campaign's Online Code Of Conduct, use the How Much…
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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…
