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Threads CLOSED when moved from Comps Time to Game Over
The normal practice is to move threads from Comps Time to Game Over once the comps have expired. Since the introduction of the "internal" closing date I understand this is partly or fully automated. Comps ending 31/01 and 01/02 have been moved OK, but have also been CLOSED. Compers do not want or need this. Posts in closed…
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Do Lebara deals rotate?
I am finally dumping Sky Mobile. I ordered 10GB MSE Exclusive Monthly Plan for £1.00 a month for 7 months then £4.90 but the sim did not arrive despite numerous phone calls to Lebara. They then said they would sent me one within 24 hours but that did not arrive. A day later they cancelled the plan and refunded me my…
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Find the SecondStar and soar, and then straight on till the morning…
This feels like an appropriate time for a finance thread. Story time: My ex partner and I broke up 2 weeks ago. We had been together for 4.5 years, we bought a house together as joint tenants 2 years ago, and had been combining incomes and savings for 2 years. We have separated our savings, and he is exploring options to…
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Redeeming Tesco Clubcard Vouchers
I've just redeemed some Clubcard points for vouchers to use towards pub meals. I would normally print out the vouchers (old-fashioned, I know, but I am ancient). However that facility has apparently been withdrawn, and the only way to use your vouchers now is via the app on your phone. Tesco don't even send an email to…
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Help with toilet overflow
The toilet is overflowing slowly. I’ve put an arrow where the water comes in. It doesn’t completely shut off, leaving a very slow drip. I’ve sprayed vinegar around in case it is scaled up, but there remains a slow drip that eventually leads to the overflow on the LHS dripping outside. Anything easy I can do, or should I…
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NS&I Withdrawal
Good morning, About thus time yesterday, I made an online withdrawal of £10K from my Direct Saver. I believe it is supposed to reach my current account today. What time do NS&I funds usually appear? Thanks in advance, Misha
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Water bill higher than neighbours
hi Can anyone help, my water bill is at least a £100 more than my neighbours. I’m in a semi detached 3 bedrooms. I have raised this with Severn Trent in the past who told me, “my house was built with something more than my neighbours” and the can’t check because they are old rules that they no longer have on record! Is…
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Spusu SIM only
Hi. I'm considering a spusu monthly SIM only and it says the price increases after 12 months. As the 12 month arises can I just switch to one of their other plans (does it have to be a different plan)? What's the options? Thanks.
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Parked without payment/Keeper liability
Hi everyone, I am a newbie and have so far followed the advice posted to the best of my ability by reading through the forums. Here is the background in relation to a ticket received by ANPR by EPSL. PCN Notice to Keeper issued on: 19/08/2022 Contravention date: 25/07/2022 Contravention reason: parked without payment I did…
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Tool chest <60cm wide
I'm after a tool chest, can be wheeled or just a top box with a decent number of drawers, but not just a side locker. My main constraint is width (must fit in a gap 60cm wide). Any ideas?
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Pay Pal
I am a member of an informal group of photographers who meet up somewhere in Europe every May for a few days in May. We book meals and outings in advance and this year I am organising a few days in Liverpool. There will be a mix of people from the UK and all over the world. They will each need to pay me around £140 for…
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SLLM (Single Lady Large Mortgage)
Hello all SLLM - single ladies with large mortgages or single ladies who have previously had large mortgages or single laddies in the process of getting a large mortgage! So if you are a lady and own your own house then yes this is for you. Yes I could not resist it any longer. Ladies large mortgage is a loose term so if…
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Time for Change…..
I’m heading rapidly towards my half century and still don’t feel like a proper grown up in charge of my own destiny. It’s time that I pulled on my big girl pants and start facing facts and taking responsibility for my life. After all, I am the only one that can do it! I’m going to use this diary to keep up momentum and…
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John Lewis credit card - rewards reducing
Not sure if other people are aware, points going to the basement floor. Was 1 point for £4 eleswhere. Now 1 point for £10 elsewhere. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jun/07/john-lewis-points-credit-card-purchases
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Preserving (Kilner) jars etc - best place to sell?
Updated to say now sold via Facebook :)
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Have your say on the future of Competitions Time
Hi Compers, We know the Competitions Time section is a bit special! Features like Checkmarks, Expiry Dates, and Closed Filters have made this space work really well for the way you use it. These tools are currently powered by a custom add-on built just for MSE. Later this year, it's planned to integrate these features…
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Withdrawal of a lump sum from an ISA into a new portfolio
I currently have two Cash ISAs one opened in the 2024 tax year and the second 17/04/2025. I’ve used up both full tax free allowances. Can I transfer/withdraw £10k from the latter in this tax year and invest in a portfolio to give me better returns or do I need to wait until April 6th ?
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Midea Heat Pump expensive to run
Hi all I've just bought a house with a Midea heat pump fitted by the previous owner. She left me a very vague handover on how it works but admitted herself that she never really felt like she understood it. I'll add at this point that I am patiently waiting for the engineer from AirSourceUK who installed it to visit and…
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Guide discussion: Probate: How to do it yourself
Probate: How to do it yourself guide. Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to Forum? Intro Guide.
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Vodaphone Cannot supply at my address, though MSE says otherwise!
I’ve just gone to switch my broadband to Vodaphone, after the Money Savings Expert said I could get a good package from them (Fibre 2) and ensuring I could by inputting my postcode on the MSE site. Then I input my email address to get the supposed £175 voucher (a totally different company to vodaphone) and was then…
