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New to the Random Acts of Kindness board? Start here
We set up this board as part of our response to the initial coronavirus crisis in Spring 2020. 🥳 Here are some forum links you might find useful: * See all of our Coronavirus Support boards 🥳 And here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com:* Covid tests for overseas travel * Coronavirus Travel Rights *…
Coronavirus Help and Support Board Sticky
Since opening this Coronavirus Support and Help board in March 2020, MoneySavers have shared experiences, asked questions, offered support and been there for each other. It’s been amazing seeing our online community really come together during these tough times. We want this board to continue to help MoneySavers during the…
Temporary board for Covid-19 travel disruption discussions
This is a temporary board for discussions specifically relating to travel disruption caused by the Covid-19 outbreak. Please refer to our regularly updated guides: * Coronavirus Travel Rights * Covid tests for overseas travel MSE Tine
MSE Coronavirus Guides Index
The MSE Team are working very hard to keep the on-site guides as up-to-date as possible, as well as writing news stories on various Coronavirus announcements. Please check these guides before posting in case your question has been answered already. MSE Guides: * Covid tests for overseas travel * Coronavirus Travel Rights *…
Gift
Hi all, so i gave a friend a metal gazebo to help her out 2-3 years ago and she has not evan attempted to put it up, she has a husband and 2 grown up children whom could put it up, its still in good condition, and im regretting giving it to her. would i be in the wrong to ask politely for it back as i know someone who…
givers and receivers.
Every town/area should have an "acts of kindness Facebook page where people give stuff away for free to avoid good stuff being thrown away like [Freegle] In fact it should be made law. Countries like France have started with food but should be made law for clothing and furniture too, as clothing production is…
Successful AMEX Section 75 claim
I wanted to describe my success at a S75 claim I initiated and won against American Express. In March 2020 we flew out from London to Islamabad on BA. The tickets were purchased via my Amex card. Whilst on our holiday, COVID hit and our return flight got cancelled. I contacted BA for advice and they re-routed us on to a…
Art investment during virus target calls
I’m worried about a friend of mine during this crisis Frederick Charles Art seem be cold calling to say they have obtained his details advising him to invest in art at this time all sounds a bit to good and I’m concerned they are using the current virus to target - I’m really worried as from what I understand of the calls…
Unable to get Pfizer
I had a very bad reaction to Moderna, as others have done, so i've been trying to get Pfizer.My local pharmacies and doctors only have Moderna and no prospect of Pfizer. One pharmacy offered a private Pfizer for £90 so it is possible to get. My first call to 119 referred me to a vaccination centre and said that if they…
Is an asthma sufferer entitled to free Covid tests?
Asking for a friend.They don't have extreme asthma, but they've been using inhalors their whole life and have yearly asthma reviews at the doctors. Are they entitled to free Covid tests due to their asthma? The NHS website is a bit vague about eligibility... "have certain lung conditions or treatments for lung conditions"…
Motorbike test mitigated
Hi all, I’m in a bit of a predicament with my A license which I passed on 28th August. I passed my A2 license back on the 1st August 2022, I then received a 56 day driving ban on 25th April 2023. After this I then went on to do my A license test, which I passed both tests for without any mention of myself not being…
Caught COVID on flight back...
Have been searching old threads and can't find any on this subject. I assume I have no comeback for this, even 'though I will be forced to take at least a week off work which I didn't want to. Am I sure it was on the (Emirates) flight? Yes 95%. Steered clear of flights for the last 3 and a bit years because of covid, but…
Covid test, has the expiry date extended on the home testing kits already received during Covid
I would like to know if the home tests we received during Covid have had their expiry dates extended and if so where can you check.
3 year refund fight with British Airways! Help!
I don’t know where to turn, I’ve been trying to get a refund from British Airways for a delayed flight I couldn’t book in the pandemic so the operator told me to book any flight so a voucher could be issued. The operator made an error and instead of issuing the voucher put my booking into a purged system. 3 years of hour…
Motonovo Finance - Overcharged Interest During Covid Payment Break
All, I had a letter a few weeks ago form Motonovo informing me that they had overcharged me interest during a covid payment break. I queried the amount as it was the refund plus 1% (bank of england base rate at the time) I informed them it should be the amount + 8% statutory interest. Today I have received an outcome and…
Did a Food Shop to donate to the supermarket food bank
I bought a special cake for Xmas which the supermarket said would be guaranteed fresh until 26th Dec. but on Xmas Day found it had a Use By date of 25th Dec.We'd already planned to use it on Boxing Day for a party, so had to revise our menu plans. I complained online and, when no reply was received complained in store. I…
Martin Lewis knighthood
Should Martin Lewis become an Official “Sir” and be awarded with this honour for giving so many people the help, assistance and financial lifeline he and his team have provided and continue to provide? What a service to all of us 🙌🏼
Kindness (self-promoting)
I released a trapped bumblebee from a spiders web today, off he flew.
Best money-related acts of kindness of 2023?
As we move towards the end of the year, please tell me your: 💚💛 Best money-related acts of kindness of 2023 💜💙 It could be something you did, or something you benefitted from. Don't be shy! Thank you kindly.
Can't get my refund from Direct Ferries
In early July I booked a ferry crossing to Ireland with Direct Ferries. I deliberately bought a higher-price ticket because it included the possibility to cancel and get a refund. Since Ireland has kept its quarantine restrictions for English visitors I duly cancelled. But Direct Ferries is insisting on giving me a voucher…
Help please. Am at my wits end.
I am here after many years of absence. There used to be dispute resolution facility on this site where one could attempt to resolve a dispute with participating entities. Is it still in existence? I have a dispute with Santander and would like to resolve it without ending up in a court.
Leg of KLM flight cancelled
Jan 2022 flying from Basel to Edinburgh via Schipol: the day before the flight I'm notified by text that our afternoon connecting flight to Edinburgh is cancelled and that we are booked on a late evening flight, resulting in a 9 hour layover at Schipol instead of about 2 hours. I've put in a claim for compensation to KLM…
I'm taking Ryanair through the small claims court
Posting this in case any MSE Forum members also find themselves in Court action with Ryanair. My case was due to be heard in Manchester County Court today, but a Court !!!!!!-up meant that it wasn't. I now have to wait for a new date. Anyway.... In June 2020 I booked flights for 4 to Tenerife (to fly on Dec 23 2020), at a…
Eurostar Vouchers and refunds
In Jan 2020 I booked myself and a friend on Eurostar to travel to Paris in May 2020, it was on one of their £29 each way deals. Then due to a pandemic, that didn't happen and Eurostar offered a voucher to rebook at leisure to travel before end of 2020. Then as we were still under the covid travel restrictions they extended…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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