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Fridge is not cold - freezer is fine.
A couple of days ago I noticed my fridge wasn't cold - I adjusted the temperature dial but nothing has changed. It's definitely not cold at all. I also noticed some ice lollies on top shelf of freezer had gone soft though when I moved them to a different shelf they firmed up again. Today they have returned to soggy! Ice…
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Adaptive Headlights
I have just discovered that from next month - ALL new cars in UK must have adaptive headlights fitted..........That's the ones that not only dip automatically for oncoming traffic but also shape the pattern of light for distance use and re-point with the turn of the wheel (like Citroens/Saabs did 50 + years ago)
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Being nosey... How many Regular Saver accounts do you have?
Starting to find this is addictive! I have five now.. How many does everybody else on here have?
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If you inherited £20k, what would you do with it?
For context- when my Grandad passed, money from the sale of his house was put into a Trust, ready for me when I turned 21. I have used a large proportion of this money for a deposit on a house, and so I now have roughly £20k left over. I have an additional £5.5k invested into a Trading 212 Stocks ISA, investing into the…
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Looking at DIY probate
I recently lost my father a week ago, and I’m staring at the probate/IHT forms feeling daunted. My mother is still alive, but won’t be any help with any of this (we’re both named as executors but she wants me to sort it all as she’s not technical at all in respect of computers). I’ve spent the last week waiting for the…
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Car finance mis-selling claim telephone calls
Regarding the mis-selling of car finance that has been heavily advertised. I logged a claim over 3 years ago, but, no doubt due to the advertised opportunities, I am being inundated with telephone calls from companies wanting to act on my behalf. As I type this it is around 3pm on a weekday afternoon and already today I…
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O2 price rise and changing contracts
Hi all, just wondering for a bit of advice. I’m with O2 at the minute and with the prices rise looking to cut my bill, also my contract ends in January so would’ve moved anyways. with my contract ending in Jan and being able to move now penalty free, is it just a simple case of texting another provider and letting them…
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"Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it."
So after lurking on other people's diaries for the last few years it's time to start my own. I'd almost paid off my mortgage 4 years ago when I decided to move to somewhere a lot bigger and a lot more expensive. It was also a project. So for the last few years there have been no overpayments as everything has gone into…
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Disabled Persons Trust
Hi All, Trying to navigate investing money in my son's disabled persons trust fund. It seems some platforms (Interactive Investor, Trading 212) do not accept trust accounts. Has anyone on here found a low fee platform which does accept disabled persons trust accounts? many thanks
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Warning about using AliExpress as of 2025
BIG WARNING about using AliExpress as of 2025!! AliExpress will most likely not refund you in most cases now if you get the wrong item or missing 1pc of a item. If you don't get an item, you will get a refund, but if you get it and something is wrong, good luck as you will have to fight for months and you ;probably won't…
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Cheapest bank to receive a foreign/euro payment
I’m due to receive a €1000 payment from a travel insurance company and I’m trying to work out the best of my many current accounts to get it paid into. (like all good money savers I have a lot of account to maximise rewards) I was going to default to my Lloyds account until I saw they apply a 3.5% margin to the exchange.…
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Frozen smart meter
We have smart meters from Scottish power. Both electric and gas are pay as you go. Over 2 years ago our electric meter reading froze, and has not recorded any increase in our usage since, so we have essentially been getting free electricity since then. It was reported at the time, and they said they would send an engineer…
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'Why can't you just cut Standing Charges?' – Martin Lewis puts your questions to regulator boss
Standing Charges – which you pay just for the facility of having gas and electricity, even if you don't use any – currently make up £300 of the average bill, penalising lower-use households and disincentivising people from cutting their energy usage. In the latest must-listen instalment of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin…
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Sainsbury’s credit card transfer to NatWest
I have a Sainsbury’s credit card and have received various communications regarding the transfer to NatWest - I’ve received security info and activation codes from NatWest - l have registered for the app - I’ve had confirmation that my details have now transferred to NatWest but when logging in to the app the message says…
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Self assessment/ lump sum to Sipp
I just made a lump sum payment of £4800 net into my Sipp over and above my usual monthly contributions, I may or may not do the same next year (26-27) but it’s quite likely. I’m a self employed sole trader and will start getting a military pension next month, which presumably will be under PAYE. Should still be basic rate…
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Branch of neighbour's tree has fallen onto my Garden shed
Another question for you bright minds before I approach my insurance company again. Overnight and due to a local storm here in NE London, a tree branch from my neighbours has fallen into my garden and is currently perched on top of my garden shed. Is it worth making a claim, approaching my neighbour or do it myself? After…
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uSwitch power hours
First I would like to say 👋as I'm new to this forum. Has anyone done the uSwitch 5 hours weekend free electric before? I've signed up for it but notice that if you are already opted in to a similar one with your energy company you have to opt out of that because you are automatically registered with uSwitch and can't be in…
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Tesco Clubcard Pay+ altertnative
It's no surprise that after the Barclays takeover, TescoBank have announced that they are withdrawing this card from April 2026. I have found this card invaluable in places that won't accept cash but can be risky carrying your usual debit card ie. swimming pool, where you leave valuables in a locker. I would like open a…
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Is the Uber One subscription worth it?
Uber’s subscription service offers savings (and cashback) on taxis, trains, flights, groceries and takeaways. It usually costs £4.99/mth, but many people are being offered long free trials, from two weeks up to a whole year. It's a rare subscription that can actually SAVE you money instead of wasting it. Read the full…
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Is fitting a water meter compulsary?
Hello all, I've recently had a letter from Thames Water stating that we need to contact them to arrange a date to fit a water meter in our home. We've always been happy not to have a meter fitted as we use a fair amount of water for health reasons, but the phrasing of this letter makes it sound like this is a mandatory…
