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HMRC interest paid query
I like to think I keep very good records of interest that I'm paid, and I've received a notification from HMRC that they think I received about £300 more in interest in 2024/25 than my own records show, and they've updated my tax code accordingly. It's possible that I may be wrong, but I'd like to know, before I spend an…
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Move from OVO?
Little worried about OVO being able to keep going. I don't have a meter and always send a reading twice a month and when I do miss never had an issue with estimating their end. My AI search says Sainsbury (E.ON) is a good one to switch to but will I be forced to have a meter? We are elderly couple with low energy needs for…
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Lebara - Monthly contact - Voucher help.
Fedup with EE who are are refusing to discount my £12 contract . Looking at Lebara but a bit confused by the monthly rolling contract and the discount / gift cards See "Get a£25 Gift Card When you purchase a 35GB SIM Only plan for £6.90 / month. With the first 3 months £2.05 / month" You'll be emailed a £25 Amazon, M&S,…
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Sim Card for traveling to Tunisia
I will be heading to Tunisia at the end of the month for a week all inclusive. I understand that a international roaming isn't available over there. Anyone able to point me towards a good SIM deal for the week My phone can accept eSim but not my wife's phone.. Although I understand physical SIM cards generally get a better…
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Trading212 dd not honour the £30
Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone else has had issues with receiving the £30 - after signing up through Martin's promo offer link, trading212.com/join/MSE30. I contacted their support who said that there was no record of the promo code, and that it had exceeding the period since signing up and refused it. All the best
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EV Discussion thread
As some of you will be aware Martyn1981 has clarified the purpose of the BEV news thread he started - “the intention for this thread was to enjoy the transport revolution and share BEV news. That might even be described as a 'cheerleading thread' I suppose, and I'm not sure why that would be wrong on a Green & Ethical…
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Help with figuring out whether I should appeal with POPLA or not
Hi, I got issued with a parking charge notice from Euro Car Parks on 6th Jan for an event that happened on 31st December. I was in the car park in question for a total of 14 minutes. I entered the car park and as I went up the narrow ramp to the parking bays, I scraped my car against the wall resulting in some damage. Once…
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New "Have a Look at This" thread
The other one has disappeared and any posts I have made are not listed in either my posts or thanks. This thread is for things like: . Spotting pets in properties . Anything awful - decor, extensions etc . Quirky properties . Timewarp properties . Properties in serious repair and anything which is different and of interest…
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Inheritance implications of parents living with me
Hello Forumites, I may have found the answer elsewhere, but appreciate the knowledge and experience of you lovely people! My elderly parents own a house worth around £500k which they have lived in since year dot. They are still in good health, but my family are moving away to a house that has a self-contained flat. We are…
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OVO – 3 years of billing errors, 2 Ombudsman rulings ignored, now contradictory repayment demands
Hi all, I’m looking for help because I’ve been stuck in a multi‑year dispute with OVO Energy that still isn’t resolved, even after two Ombudsman rulings in my favour (June 2024 and May 2025). OVO continue to bill me incorrectly, add new charges, and contradict their own written agreements. Summary of the situation OVO…
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Airtime Rewards – get money off your phone bill via minimal effort cashback app
Have you tried Airtime Rewards, the cashback app that links to your payment card? MSE first wrote about it back in 2019 when it was relatively new. With phone bills rising for many, MSE Laura B has revisited the topic. You can read the guide here: Airtime Rewards: Get money off your phone bill via minimal effort cashback…
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IAS DECISIONS (2025 onwards, until - we hope - they are banned)
Post your private parking IAS Decisions here! We had a thread of IAS Decisions last updated ten years ago, and it is closed. Let's show the MHCLG why good people here generally stopped 'futilely going through the motions' for a decade. Please search & find recent IAS joke decisions, good or bad (let's keep it balanced ...…
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Apcoa Station Parking Charge - help!
I must preface this by saying I have read the newbie threads but I am getting somewhat confused and would appreciate a little clarity. Station car park (southeastern); windscreen ticket; “Parking Charge” (not penalty notice, not Parking charge notice”). Says car was parked in a permit holders only area before 9.30am (which…
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Santander Amazon opening offer x2
I opened a new Santander Everyday account last week after seeing the £30 amazon offer just for opening (no switch required). Now they’ve launched a new £100 Amazon offer, this time requiring debit card transactions. I’ve looked at the T&Cs quickly, but can anyone confirm if I could go for this new offer as well?
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Issue with the MSE website - my tariff isn't listed
I'm looking for a new tariff comparison and the MSE website asks me for my current tariff (British Gas "Fixed Tariff v34") but this isn't listed in the options. When I click "my tariff isn't listed" it tells me to look at my bill to find the tariff. Very frustrating.
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Address updates for Parking Companies @ DCBL stage
For anyone who has a case with DCBL and its been sent to an old address they do NOT need to contact the parking company with a new address. Doing it with DCBL is enough If you dont want to upload personal documents there is an easy way People can test this and they will see it works Download the DCBL app and add your case…
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Possible Mis sold IVA
I need some advice please, if anyone can help. I think my IVA was mis sold. I was told to say that gambling transactions on my bank statement were foreign currency at tge start of tge IVA and they rushed me through the process, which I went along with as I was desperate. I have MS, suffer with depression and left an…
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Solar Panels Grant - pitfalls?
As part of a Warm Homes Grant, I've been offered solar panels. I don't know enough about them to understand the implications. Are there downsides I should be aware of? Or should I bite their hands off as it's free!
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DCB legal - letter of claim
First post so apologise in advance if this has been answered numerous times! I have read all the threads etc with regards to these fines. I have just received the avove from DCB Legal representing Parkmaven Ltd with regards to 3 parking fines for being over the 2 hour stay. All 3 fines combined would be less than an hour…
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Reduction in property value - mining report
I would like advice re selling a property which has 2 mine entrances 11m and 7m in the road outside the next doors’s house. Buyer has pulled out as they can’t get a 60% mortgage of the property value of 160k. I have been told I should reduce by at least 25% for 1 mine entrance and more for 2nd and readvertise for cash…
