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lawyers for constructive dismissal
Just spoken to ACAS and it seems I have a strong case for constructive dismissal against my employer. Can anyone advise on law firms and what sort of costs might be involved?
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House Insurance Query
Situation: Parents deceased, Semi-detached house left to son and daughter 50% each. Son made exectutor. Son and family live in house free of charge. Son does not insure house. Daughter lives in her own house. Question :- If house goes on fire causing damage to adjoining property, son unable to pay the cost of repair to…
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House not sold, in rented what to do?
We've had to relocate for work, and our house has been on the market since May. We've reduced it twice, had a new EPC (A because of solar panels and batteries we've put in), but no luck. We've had probably 20 viewings, including one second viewing but no offers. We keep being told the market is slow, and that our house is…
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Norstat how to contact them?
Does anyone know how to contact Norstat as been trying to send them a message via the contact page on their website and after trying to send it keep getting a error message saying The website encountered an unexpected error. Please try again later. its been like that for a couple of weeks and it seems that they are trying…
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Swagbucks 2025
Might as well have a new thread for a new year!
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Home education, finances, and anxiety
Hi everyone, I’d be really grateful for advice from anyone who’s been through something similar. My daughter is 11 (Year 7) and has struggled with anxiety around school since Reception. On her first days of school, she would sit in puddles in her uniform to try to avoid going in, and burst into tears. She did eventually…
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Platform allowing management of crystallised and u crystallised pots
Any suggestions for a platform that allows sensible management of crystallised and u crystallised pots as separate entities? My current plan was to use separate platforms and I have tried to transfer crystallised only from II to Charles Stanley but currently neither platform can actually tell me if this has happened as…
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Mobile/Portable Wifi Product Recommendation
Hello Can anyone recommend a good product. I am going to stay at a house that does not have a broadband connection. I don't want to tether/hot-spot off my phone and obviously I don't want to enter into a long-term contract. I guess at most it will be used to connect about 4 devices and allow me to work from home. Greatful…
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Mortgage free ASAP
Hi everyone :wave: I've decided that starting a diary will help keep me on the straight and narrow and give me a place to think out loud and to remind me of my plans. I've lived in my home since August 2014 with my DS. My current mortgage balance is approx £48270. I OP £100pm which brings my MFD to 2033 (from 2049 :eek:).…
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Another UKCPS No stopping charge at Leeds station - they even missed the 14 day PofA timescales
Evening all, Another victim of a UKCPS No stopping charge at Leeds station here. I've submitted my appeal, which felt strong given that the notice landed outside of the PofA timescales. Timeline copied from my appeal below:The alleged event occurred on 27 August 2025. The NTK was dated 9 September 2025 (day 13). The…
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Scaring a rat away and out our shed
Hi all We have a rat in our quite old and battered shed. I found a recipe for a solution that would force the rat to leave (including scotch bonnets) and have sprayed it inside the shed whilst blocking all but 1 hole up but the rat still seems to be in there, I've tried making alot of noise to force it out but nothing…
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Two compensation claims...can I be done ?
Hi everyone ... I post before about being involved in a compensation claim on contributions based esa and is it allowed to do etc (I was involved and a car as a passenger accident not my fault). I am happy that im ok to do so after everyone's advise BUT sadly I broke my wrist coming off a ramp with my wheelchair on holiday…
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Santander account - £30 Amazon Voucher
I see that the Amazon Voucher for opening a Santander Everday /Edge/Edge Up Account is running again through the MSE link. I successfully earned the £30 Amazon Voucher earlier in the year when the offer ran before. (June)Previously not having any Santander Accounts I opened the Everyday Account so no fees. Then received…
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T212 ISA transfer in woes
Hi, ISA transfer from Fidelity to T212.. kept me waiting for 10 days without a word. Followed up and told I need to start selling holdings because some of the securities don't match and so cannot be transferred in specie.. all are non-specialist non-restricted LSE listed investment trusts and ETFs Tried to explain in great…
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Sell or Consent to Let
Hi everyone, Looking for some advice or perspectives on my situation. Due to personal circumstances, my family and I have had to move into a rented property closer to our relatives until around October 2026. Our own house (the one we moved out of) has a mortgage renewal due in September 2026. We’re planning to eventually…
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Winding up lump sum offer
Age: 63. Self employed with SIPP. Pension from previous employer from 6/4/1980 to 31/01/1986 as a student on summer placements. Deferred benefit: £522.84 per annum. From 1/4/2027, not available before then? Received a letter from the administrators to offer a winding up lump sum of £7107, of which 25% or £1776 is tax free.…
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Success in court today! VCS / DCB Legal case Private parking retail park
Hi, just wanted to let this forum know about a victory for the little people! In court today, I successfully defended a claim for over £270 plus costs. It was dismissed on what I guess is a technicality, basically they were not compliant with the POFA which states that every point * must * be complied with in order to be…
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Northwest Parking Management / DCB Legal
Hi All, Firstly, a big thank you to you all who volunteer your time/expertise on here - it's very much appreciated and I have learnt a whole lot in the last 7-days of reading up. I've found the scare tactics and intimidation a disgrace and willing to stand up to these awful charges for what was, I'm led to believe, 15…
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Avoiding higher rate tax
I would like to check my understanding of tax and pensions using a real life example: Simon receives £50,000 of pension income each year (£26K p.a. DB and £2K p.c.m. drawdown of DC).This brings him very close to the 40% tax threshold. He has already triggered the MPAA. Simon has potential to earn up to £10,000 per year…
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yougov.finance bribe
It's one of these almost-too-good-to-be-true stories, but it is true. First mentioned by @Bridlington1 in the Natwest Regular Saver thread, but I reckon this deserves its own thread as it could be of interest to those who have at least 10 current, credit card and savings accounts and not everyone reads the Natwest RS…
