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Backpay on pension for women
My mum passed away a couple of years ago and then I saw about women possibly missing out on some pension if they were a certain age. I read it fully and also realised, as my mum was poorly, a lot was going on after my father passed away within weeks of going into hospital, we had never claimed the extra top up she was…
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Home Responsibilities Protection not heard / no response
Hi, Does anyone know if there is a delay on the Home responsibilities protection process? We have applied it has been 4 months. I am not sure we can open an online login as may not have the identity documents but will try. Is there a way to open without the documents they state? Is the only other way to find out by…
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Company refusing return/ refund
Seasons greetings all my other half purchased some clothing from one of those pop up ads on Facebook .. when the three dresses arrived they were too tight across the chest, so we messaged the company asking to exchange for a larger size. Surprisingly, they answered quickly, saying they would send the replacements and we…
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Gladstones / PREMIER PARKING ENFORCEMENT LTD
Thought I would share my journey but also, what do you think defence wise? Parking ticket issued for approximately 5 minutes 58 seconds, driver does not leave the car, passenger does, and then returns. I was not the driver, he (passenger) was reading the sign and then left, writing was very small and he is elderly. In…
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Redundancy News - Weighing up my options would help with some feedback
Hi all, I've received the unfortunate news recently that I will be made redundant in the next few weeks, I'm still processing it all and deciding what the best path is for me, I'll give some background, but would really appreciate some feedback and thoughts from others with a view, who may have been in a similar situation…
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Tax code notice letter causing confusion
I have received a tax code notice letter but am confused by the entries Less untaxed interest, is this meant to be tax on interest during 2024/25 tax year as the amount is approximately what I thought it would be. Is is the next line I find confusing Les adjustment for estimated tax you owe (this year) is that meant to be…
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Linked bank accounts
So I opened a ZOPA Biscuit account in October, mainly for the savings rate and interest on the current account. When I opened the account, they asked me if I would like to "Link" my accounts, saying it makes transfers quicker and safer. I'd not done it before but thought, why not. Later when I looked at the list of…
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ISA clarification
Happy New Year! I hope you're all doing well. I would appreciate some guidance regarding my ISA contributions for the upcoming financial year. I am a higher-rate taxpayer with an annual income slightly above £60k. Currently, I have £21k in a Marcus bank account and £16k in a Lifetime ISA. To avoid paying interest on the…
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Bought items from a dodgy website pretending to be in the UK...
Hello. I need help/advise as my mum has purchased a product from a dodgy website. My mum was looking at red light therapy masks online. She googled something like 'best red light therapy masks to buy' and it came up with a website that appeared to be a beauty blog. It seemed legit, ranking the different products with pros…
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Inheritance tax difference of opinions
Over Christmas I met up with a distant relative. This year's argument was about inheritance tax. Apparently my relative's very well to do boss has been gifting £40,000 a year to his daughter. He plans to do this for 10 years or more. It's a plan to reduce inheritance tax by all accounts. It's not surplus income; it's money…
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Currys return of a heated blanket
Bought a heated blanket from them online in March. Its just failed and according to manual is the heating element and needs a repair. Took it in store hoping they'd just give a replacement if they had one. They said they can only do a repair, which is fine according to our rights. I said, which they agreed, that they'll…
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MSE News: Martin Lewis: 'Stop people on Universal Credit being blocked from switching bank'
Millions of people on Universal Credit face a complicated and bureaucratic bank-switching process that could prevent them accessing accounts and deals, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has told the pensions secretary in a letter sent on Friday 12 December. Martin has urged the Government to look into a…
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About to exchange - pending estate management fees
Hi! So I'm at the stage where I'm about to exchange but my solicitors are waiting for a new management pack from a company (Centrick) who has taken over management of the unadopted estate where the freehold property exists. I have signed everything relating to the purchase and sent to my solicitor, the only thing that…
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PCN Parkingeye Eastbourne Asda
Good afternoon, I'm so sorry if this has been asked before, just need a quick so do or don't please. I have had a PCN for parking for over three hours at the Asda Eastbourne site. To be honest never been knew they had restrictions. There are at least 7 shops a Costa and a Mcdonalds. It is free parking so no option to pay.…
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Looking for help on holidaying in Poland
I should've asked this 3 months ago when I originally had the idea!! Basically I'm looking to go to Poland next year around August / September. This will be the first time I've ever done any kind of booking like this myself. All the internal travel we've done is basically book a hotel and then train or drive & it's just…
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Hit & run - help identifying door cam
Hi all — hoping someone here may be able to advise. My parked car was hit by a large grey panel van (hit and run). A neighbour’s Ring doorbell camera captured the incident clearly enough to show the type of vehicle, but unfortunately the registration plate is blurred by motion and glare from the plate light. I’ve tried: *…
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Sky TV Rip Off Help
Hi, I have been speaking to my relative and he is paying over £140 a month for sky, phone and broadband / no sports or movies. His package includes charges for sky ultimate tv £44 I can see it for £22 online HD extra UHD + atmos extra again broadband phone 17 a month Multiroom also about 17 extra he is a VIP and has been…
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Car rental in Sardinia - low cost operators a bad idea?
We need to rent a car from Olbia airport for 10 days in September, and have been scanning the price comparison sites recommended on the MSE site. Obviously the best prices (by far) are from companies that I've never heard of (B-Rent, Surprice, Felirent, etc), and those companies typically get universal 1 star "scammer"…
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Problem With New rinter
I have just bought a new printer which is a canon model number TS3750i the problemis it came with no Setup or Installation instructions and I wondered if someone on could maybe loate info and forward it to me otherwise willhave to return the printer.Thanks for reading this
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Cashback missing at Virgin Money
Hi, has anyone had cause to complain about missing cashback for purchases made with their debit card on Virgin cashback retail deals? I had a 10% back at Asda for £30+ purchases and it didn't track. Put the missing transaction form in on the app and got a very automated looking reply back saying my card wasn't registered.…
