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Hi Experts, Just renewed with Eon Next to a 24mo Fixed rate (daily variable) signing up on 16/9 for the renewal date of 24/9. I was happy with the tariffs quoted. Now, after the renewal date the VAT-inclusive electricity tariffs are 5% more on my account than the agreed VAT-included tariffs (e.g. peak 46.55p instead of the…

I'd appreciate some feedback from people with experience of retirement planning on whether I'm in a position to retire now at 45, or whether I should continue working for a few more years. My current position is: Age: 45 S&S ISA: £450,000 SIPP: £460,000 Total invested: £910,000 Final salary pension: £15,000 a year from age…

A few years ago OH ran his own business and had his mobile on an O2 business contract with his business email address. When he no longer had the business, it was difficult for him to transfer the number to an account in his own name, and the only option they could give him at the time was to take a PAYG contract with O2,…

Does anyone know if items are not on the shelf, do the pickers check out the back? Maybe someone who picks for online shoppers can answer this.

I got a PCN from parking eye when the driver unknowingly parked on school land. it was totally dark - no lights or signs that anyone could see. Already gone through appeal, POPLA and LBCCC and I expect they will send a claim in about 4 weeks time. But I was wondering - this is a Academy and more complex this school was on…

Hi all, I've read the NEWBIES thread and have filed an Acknowledgment of Service, defending the whole claim. I'd be grateful for any guidance before I submit my defence - I couldn't find any previous threads with the same circumstances as me. Background The claim is from ParkingEye t/a Car Parking Partnership, represented…

What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…

Does anyone know which provider has the lowest electricity night tariff? I actually use more electricity during the night than during the day!

Back in 2009 I used to get the largest tub of 2.3kg Optimum Nutrition Whey protein for about £36 from Tropicana Fitness. Nowadays I am reminded in the shops about it but you're looking at a tiny bag for the same price now. Anyone got any tips to find value for money? Are supermarkets ripping us off?

Hello; has anyone else been having problems with Ipsos surveys? I've nearly completed a couple; they've then frozen and my only option is to go back to home page which means the survey vanishes from the list available. They get to keep the data but I'm not being credited with the points. I've emailed them but their answer…

I have been using an app since late 2025 to check in every day before a set time (noon in my case), if I don't check in then a text is sent to a specified number to alert them that I may be lying at the foot of the stairs with a broken leg. When I came to check in yesterday instead of getting the normal app screen I see a…

Shown on the site as ending as above but when trying to sign up this morning the voucher offer ended at 8.59am :(

So my current 12m fixed rate dual fuel contract ends shortly, and surprise surprise, prices have increased quite a bit. But my monthly payments even more. I was paying £136 pm, but they dropped it to £109 in April. Just been told they want to increase to £136 again, but I am almost £600 in credit. Then get the warning my…

Currently, we have a 'dumb' Danfoss FP715Si controller panel for our bungalow. It controls the hot water and oil fuelled central heating (gas not available where we are). It works, but lacks the option for smart controlling, i.e. By feedback from a portable thermostat or via the Internet. Something like the Tado X or…

My dad died last month and i find myself in the position of tackling probate. Context dad had a will and named his partner as executor and if she wsnt able to act or pte-deceased etc, then named me as executor. Partner and I are equal beneficiaries. His partner is deaf and not online. I have been doing all the usual death…

Hi, I am looking for advice on care homes and funding solutions, or to be pointed in the direction of somebody who can assist me and my wife. The situation is this: My wife’s grandad is 94 years old, in heart failure, and showing signs of dementia that is rapidly escalating. My wife had been caring for him by helping him…

I purchased an expensive light fitting from Exclusive Lighting Ltd, but it ultimately didn't suit our space after opening and checking it. When I requested a return well within the statutory 14-day cooling-off period, they initially hit me with a blanket refusal, claiming online purchases cannot be returned if they have…

Renewing home insurance, I am 350m from a river so under the 400m what they always ask, comparethemarket. No trees are near, am I not answering this right from the body of water! Summary:

Company is that Euro Car park one and they have issued a fine for staying in their car park for more than 2 hours. However, I was charging my electric car using the very slow chargers on there. Even after the 3 hours I was parked there, my car was no where near fully charged. This can't be right surely? Why have chargers…

Wonderful Santander offer , 1 year fix 4.65% and if you transfer from another provider you get £200 hotel voucher. Has anyone tried to transfer from Trading212 cash isa? Also it says full transfer only. Does anyone know if it closes existing T212 cash isa account? I dont want to close