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MSE Poll: How much time does your personal admin take?
Poll started 6 July 2021We all have to do it – deal with bills, bank online, book travel and holidays, file letters and receipts, collect vouchers, sort out problems with the home, cope with tax credits and benefits, manage kids' school requests and more. But how long does your personal admin take? Click here to vote in…
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MSE Poll: Should the smoking ban be extended?
Poll started 22 June 2021Smoking in enclosed public spaces has been banned since 2007 (2006 in Scotland). Now, as the Government works towards the UK being smoke-free by 2030, five councils in England have reportedly banned smoking outside pubs, cafés and restaurants. How far do you think the smoking ban should go? Click…
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Which organisations are having Telephone and/or Internet problems?
These problems are much more frequent than they used to be. Here are my recent ones. GP surgery - Answering system times out. Furniture Village - Cyber attack. Nationwide Building Society - Unable to pay insurance online. LBC Talk Radio - Frequent line drops. How widespread is this?
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MSE Poll: How many passwords do you have?
Poll started 13 April 2021With scams on the rise during the pandemic and several high-profile data leaks reported recently, it's more important than ever for all of us to ensure we're cyber-safe – for example, by having different passwords for different accounts (see Free Antivirus Software & Ways to Stop Scams for help).…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your bank's app?
Poll started 15 June 2021If you access your current account by app, please rate it. Just the app, not the bank overall. 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 reply. Thanks!
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MSE Poll: When did you last move your savings?
Poll started 8 June 2021With top-pick rates now rising, it's important to check your savings are earning as much interest as they can – and if not, move them. Yet we know switching savings isn't everyone's top priority. So when was the last time you moved your cash into a higher-paying account? Click here to vote in the…
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MSE Poll: How important is protecting the environment to you?
Poll started 1 June 2021Being more environmentally friendly can save you money on some things, but cost you elsewhere. We'd like to gauge your level of commitment to being more environmentally friendly – both in the consumer world and beyond. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so…
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MSE Poll: Have you got a summer holiday booked?
Poll started 26 January 2021While most travel is currently suspended due to coronavirus, some have started to look ahead, with a number of holiday firms reporting a rise in bookings for the summer. So this week, we want to know if you've got a summer getaway booked – and, if so, whether you expect it to go ahead.Click here…
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MSE Poll: With lockdown easing, what sorts of places are you comfortable going to?
Poll started 25 May 2021As lockdown restrictions across the UK are once again relaxed, places such as pubs, museums and hairdressers are reopening. We want to know which places you now feel comfortable returning to – and which ones you'd still rather avoid. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at…
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MSE Poll: How do you rate your mobile network's service and coverage?
Poll started 17 May 2021We want to find out how each provider rates both for service (how they treat 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 brand (see our Mobile Networks guide for who piggybacks…
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MSE Poll: When did you last switch your bank account?
Poll started 29 September 2020The current account switching market is heating up, with some banks once again offering cash bonuses for switching. So whether you want better service, interest on your savings or just free cash – changing your day-to-day bank account can be well worth doing (see Best Bank Accounts). But when…
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MSE Poll: Which stores do you LOVE or LOATHE?
Poll started 27 April 2021Retailers love us to have a relationship with them. Indeed, many people feel an almost intimate connection with some brands, but wouldn't be seen dead crossing others' thresholds. So this week we want to know how you feel about some of the biggest names on the high street and online. Click here to…
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MSE Poll: Do you have a will? If not, why not?
Poll started 9 March 2021
If you want to dictate where your assets go when you die, you need a will – a legal document telling everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property. Wills can be made cheaply, and sometimes for free (see our Cheap Wills guide). But do you have a will, and if not, why not?…
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MSE Poll: When did you last switch your energy provider or tariff?
Poll started 4 May 2021Switching to a new energy provider – or at least to a new deal with your existing provider – is an easy way to save £££s. But when did you last do it? And if it's been a while, why? Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you…
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Glass disposal
Hiya I have recently started a small window repair company and things are going really well,my question is what is the most economical way of disposal of old double glazed units? Thanks
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MSE Poll: What is it appropriate to borrow for?
Poll started 20 April 2021The financial impact of the pandemic has left many needing to borrow more to make ends meet. This week, we want to know if it has also changed attitudes about when it's right or wrong to borrow. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say…
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MSE Poll: How much are your typical monthly bills?
Poll started 6 April 2021April usually brings a raft of utility and public service price hikes – and this year's no exception. So this week, we want to know how much you USUALLY spend on household bills every month. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below.…
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MSE Poll: What TV do you pay for?
Poll started 30 March 2021The pandemic has led to a surge in TV viewing, and streaming services continue to grow in popularity too. But with more choice than ever, this week we want to know what TV you pay for. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you surprised at the results so far? Have your say below. If you…
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MSE Poll: What do you buy second-hand?
Poll started 23 March 2021It's cheap and environmentally friendly, yet some people think only new will do. Where do you stand on buying second-hand? 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 reply. Thanks!
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MSE Poll: What proportion of your income is spent on your mortgage/rent?
Poll started 16 March 2021
Take what you pay on your mortgage or rent (include any service charges or ground rent but NOT council tax, insurance or other bills) and work out roughly what percentage of your monthly take-home pay/income (including benefits) it is. Click here to vote in the poll Did you vote? Are you…
