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MSE Poll: How do you rate your broadband provider's customer service over the LAST SIX MONTHS?
Poll started 11 March 2025This isn't about price, we can do that - we want you to rate your most recent home BROADBAND provider's customer service over the past SIX MONTHS. Click here to vote in the poll. Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you haven't already, join the forum to…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your mobile network's service and coverage?
Poll started 7 January 2025We want to find out how each provider rates for service (how it treats you) and coverage (how strong the signal is when you need it). In truth, there are only four main networks providing signals – the rest use these, but under their own brands (see our mobile networks guide for who piggybacks on…
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Do you have an electric vehicle (or are you thinking of getting one)?
Poll started 27 February 2024The push towards electric vehicles (EVs) is likely to become more of a focus as we approach the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars (for all the need-to-knows on EVs, see our Electric vehicles guide). For this week's poll, we want to know whether you've already got an EV, or if…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your bank account's service?
Poll started 14 January 2025 Every six months, we ask for your help to track the quality of customer service provided by banks. By comparing your answers with last time, we can see which have got better or worse. Please vote based on CUSTOMER SERVICE for your main CURRENT ACCOUNT over the last SIX MONTHS. Ignore rates or…
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MSE Poll: What's your favourite selection box chocolate?
Poll started 30 December 2024It's Christmas, so for this week's poll we're going to have a bit of fun. If you could choose only ONE chocolate from ONE selection box (Celebrations, Cadbury Heroes, Roses or Quality Street), which would you choose? Click here to vote in the poll. Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results…
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MSE poll: How did you fare financially in 2024?
Poll started 17 December 2024Once again, it's been a tough year financially. Household bills and mortgage rates have remained high, leaving many feeling the pinch. But not everyone's affected in the same way... for example, those without mortgages or those still locked into cheap mortgage deals with a reasonable amount in…
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What age should children be given a mobile phone?
Poll started 22 October 2024Deciding when to give your child a mobile phone can be a difficult decision. On the one hand, they're a great way to encourage independence, on the other, screen-time can be addictive. So this week, we're asking what age you think is appropriate for children to get their first mobile phone.…
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MSE poll: How much will you spend in total on Christmas this year?
Poll started 10 December 2024The festive season is the highest spending period of the year for most people. So this week, we want to know – including food, drink, decorations, presents, travel and more – how much are you planning to spend on Christmas this year, and is it more or less than you would typically spend? Click…
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MSE Poll: Have you haggled on the high street?
Haggling isn't just for call centres and market stalls, some even do it at high street chains. If you have, have you succeeded? Whether it's asking 'em to throw in some extras or negotiating a discount. Let us know. Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below.If you haven't already, join the…
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MSE Poll: Do you have car breakdown cover?
As the weather gets colder, it becomes more likely that your car could break down on the road, or not start at all. If this happens, your compulsory car insurance won't help – you need a specific breakdown policy. So this week, we want to know if you've got one, and if so, which provider it's with, how you bought it and…
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Revaluation of Council Tax bands that reflect today's values.
Hard to believe that my council tax bill is still based on how much my property was worth in 1991. Given that council tax is now such a lot of money should it not at least be based on current values? A lot has changed in 33 years so it's difficult to see how such an out of date tax base has any credibility. Is the…
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MSE Poll: Have you haggled with Sky, BT, the AA or any others this year? Did you succeed?
Haggling can result in big savings – on anything from digital TV and broadband to breakdown cover and car insurance. Each year we try to gauge the success rates of those who have done it. So whether you've got cheaper prices, extra goods or better deals, please let us know how successful you've been in this week's poll.…
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MSE Poll: Are you planning to spend this Black Friday?
Black Friday's no longer just one weekend of deals, with many retailers starting offers in early November and often running them through in to December. So, this week, we want to know if you're planning to shop in the Black Friday sales this year and, if so, how much you intend to spend? Let us know. Did you vote? Are you…
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Help on out of contract vanarama lease
Asked to return van after 4 years out of contract van lease no buy option vans even Cat S help
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Do you have life insurance?
Poll started 29 October 2024Life insurance is designed to provide financial support for your loved ones when you die. This week, we'd like to know if you have life insurance. If not, what's your reason? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you haven't…
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How do you rate your bank's app?
Poll started 14 October 2024If you access your current account through your bank's app, please rate it. Only rate the app and its features, not the bank overall. If you have more than one current account, please rate all the apps you use (though don't rate a bank's app if you only have it for savings, credit cards, a…
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MSE Poll: Have you turned your heating on yet?
Poll started 1 October 2024With the weather turning cooler and energy costs up 10% from 1 October, we want to know if you've turned on your heating yet or whether you've decided to hold out for a little longer... Click here to vote in the poll. Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If…
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MSE Poll: How often have you had to dip into your savings?
Poll started 8 October 2024As the cost of living crisis continues to heap pressure on to the finances of many people across the UK, we'd like to know whether you've had to dip into any savings you have. And if so, how often, and what have you had to dip into your savings pot for? Click here to vote in the poll Did you…
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MSE Poll: Have you remortgaged in the last two years?
Poll started 24 September 2024Interest rates have risen dramatically over the past two years, affecting homeowners with mortgages who have seen cheap fixed deals end and then had to meet much higher monthly repayments. So this week, we want to know whether you've remortgaged during this period, and how much (if anything)…
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MSE Poll: How much money do you have in savings?
Though it's been a difficult time for many to build up savings, over the past 12 months we've seen some of the highest savings rates for over a decade. On Thursday, the Bank of England lowered the base rate to 5%, and we've already noticed some top savings rates beginning to fall. This week, we want to know how much you…