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Bank Account closure
I know that the last thing a bank wants to advertise when you log on to a site is how to close accounts but I have been trying to do just that with several old accounts on different bank sites and to say it is difficult is an under statement. I think we need some sort of action to ensure that closing accounts is given a…
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Gift Card Expiry Dates
I do not know if I am posting this in the correct place. What I would really like to see is longer validity periods or the end to gift card expiry dates. People pay good money for these cards as gifts for others, in good faith. The card expires if not spent within a year and the business eg ‘Intu’ just say well the card…
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Petition establish a national day commemorating the significance of 15th August 1945.
Commemoration of VJ Day A petition has been started to establish a national day commemorating the significance of 15th August 1945. Thousands of servicemen were held as Far East prisoners of war from 1941-1945, caught up in a conflict that endured long after the celebrations for VE Day. The contribution of those who had…
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Leap Year Birthday Offers
Not sure this is the place to post this, but... My daughter is a leap year baby (2004). I have joined a couple of Facebook pages for Leaplings, most of which are based in the US (although I have found one in the UK). All the US sites post about companies giving either offers/discounts/freebies for those that are born on…
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FedEx problem, not happy!
I ordered an item from India via EBay which was £39.50 including shipping. FedEx delivered it very promptly, but 10 days later I get an invoice as follows:- Vat on item £7.90 which is fair. Admin fee of £12 which I am disputing. Vat on the shipping fee which FedEx have inflated to £142 so vat of £28.44. Which I am…
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Argos reviews manipulated
Hi, I bought this Darla bed from Argos (Can't post a link as am a new user!) In fact I bought four of the beds for my kids. Largely based upon its stellar >380 5+ reviews on the Argos website. However the beds all quickly became faulty- the metal slats in each of them became bent. My complaint is that I'm not able to leave…
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Para's and bl**dy sunday
Just in case anyone wants to here is a link to a petition to give soldiers who served in Northern Ireland amnesty. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/243947: Sorry if it's been posted already
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SAD FART Advice needed on money claim
Hi all I need some advice. I purchased a branded coat for my son last year at a cost of £115. it's an insulated winter coat that has been worn at best 6 months (it's not winter all year round). I've returned the coat to JD sports for an inspection and I have found holes in the fabric in several places and also the colour…
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Unfairly treated working for HMRC
Hi I am currently employed by HMRC and in receipt of both working and child tax credits. Due to this I have qualified for a grant. Yey!! Now the company who sorts this out does a DWP data Mach to ensure benefit claim. As a HMRC employee records are restricted and DWP can’t view for a data match. Which puts a block on the…
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Martin Lewis drops lawsuit as Facebook agrees to donate £3m to anti-scam charity and launch new scam
Social media giant Facebook will launch a dedicated new tool to report scam ads, donate £3m to a new Citizens Advice project to help tackle them and cover MSE founder Martin Lewis’ legal costs, after reaching a settlement with him over his campaigning defamation lawsuit...Read the full story: 'Martin Lewis drops lawsuit as…
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FCA obligate firms to provide an online cancellation of auto renewal of an insurance policy.
MoneySavingExpert Campaign FCA obligate firms to provide an online cancellation of auto renewal of an insurance policy. We can somewhat easily compare insurance online - building, contents, car and so forth. We can somewhat easily select and purchase a policy online. However, we have no online option to opt-out of…
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petition Age Uk Save Free TV for Older People
https://campaigns.ageuk.org.uk/page/34266/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=1unr39mb Switched Off: Save Free TV for Older People For over a million of our oldest citizens the TV is their constant companion and window on the world. And now it’s under threat. The BBC is considering removing free TV licences from the over-75s. But…
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Name and shame climate watseful companies!
With a massive chunk of the Mont blanc glacier about to fall I thought an attempt to name and shame companies that are being needlessly wasteful might help? Well it can't make it worse! I may not be able to go to climate protests, be an influence on social media or get time with the government but what if we could all name…
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airport parking company
hi i have had a bad experience with an airport parking company. I have complained to them without any success. How do I go about getting a refund for a service I have not received please?
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Owning a mobile phone will soon be compusory.
My bank (Santander) uses customer's mobiles as part of its security measures. I once questioned this and was told that if I didn't then I would get a reduced banking service. I bought a phone and they did not/do not contribute. Now as part of their proposed security upgrade they say this ... “Will I be able to continue…
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On line fraud
Im not sure i have posted this in the correct section but i sent £515 to a guy in England via a bank transfer for a camera lens, he contacted me through Facebook, i have reported the case to the police and National crime bureau, had i of know a BT wasn't safe there is no chance i would have sent the money as its the second…
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Leasehold Flat/House mis-selling? shared equity government. Gov CMA are investigating.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are investigating potential breaches of consumer protection law in the leasehold housing market.If you have a house or a flat under leasehold you may have been mis-sold ? Are you aware of a devaluing factor of your leasehold? Are you aware that once your lease term i.e 'number of…
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Continuing Healthcare You need to do this
Continuing Healthcare is a mismanaged system (and highly likely corrupt), because of this you have to be prepared to do a lot of learning. There is currently a government petition running (last month or so). Please sign it and pass it on to EVERYONE you know. Search google for: Continuing Healthcare Petition and it should…
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Women paying more for equivalent toiletries
I watched the Victoria Derbyshire programme this morning where a campaign against the 'pink tax' was highlighted. It seems women are being charged more for equivalent products, even with the same brand name, like antiperspirants, razors etc. I wasn't aware of this. If you are broke, or just don't like being ripped off,…
