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Removing TFLS and where to leave residual funds?
I'm just in the process of removing my remaining TFLS available to me from a SIPP and will then of consumed the full 268ish finally. My example is like 600K in SIPP and 100K TFLS still available. SIPP provided advised me when I pull out the 100K, then 300K will move in to drawdown and these funds will be crystallised. They…
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UKCPS NtK No Stopping Charge- Leeds Station
Hi all, Starting a new thread for the below parking fine that I've received through the post from UKCPS. I drove through Leeds station car park (it's kind of cirlce route to go in then out again) and stopped for approximately 2 minutes to pick-up somebody who got off the train. The picture (which I've removed in case can…
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PPS & UPCPS > Parking in 'No Parking Area' [SUCCESSFULLY CANCELLED]
Hi all, Me again- yes, I've been getting very unlucky with parking charges recently! Moved to a new flat, asked the front desk team whether I can park around the building whilst moving between places and got told it's totally fine round the back. Parked behind the building and noticed a LOT (talking 5+) of "NO PARKING"…
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How to get Abandoned Car moved
Hello We have had a car with foreign Bulgarian number plates left outside our house for 5 coming up to 6 months the car is broken down we saw the people leave it by rolling it down the road with boot fully open and bonnet fully open. They did come back to the car every two weeks trying to fix the car kept a we record, they…
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UKPC wrong parking space address on NTK
Hello just a quick question as I can’t see this in the FAQ. I have successfully appealed at Popla on a different issue many years ago so remember some of the basics. On this occasion I parked with residential permit in the right space for my flat, but over the white line - one of the spaces is far wider than the others so…
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How to live without heating - save £000s
I am sorry to read Martin Lewis say he fears people will die because a lot of people cannot afford heating. I agree but regard it as sad. The Government, Councils, charities and other public bodies could do a lot more to advise people on what to wear so many of those people should be able to stay perfectly warm without any…
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octopus new tariff july v1
a new tariff has appeared on octopus, still higher than what i took out in may with edf also no exit fees fixed till sept 26 so its still a no for me
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TV Licence monthly direct debit errors
I recently received my TV licence renewal at £169.50 for monthly direct debit )starting April 2024). However, the monthly amounts listed for April 2024 to March 2025 inclusive are 12 x £15, which is £180. Why am I being overcharged and why don't they simply charge 11 x £14.13 plus 1 x £14.07? I asked a question via the TV…
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Fine from Premier Park Ltd, debt recovery plus. Did not receive initial letters.
I received a letter from debt recovery plus saying I owe £170. This is the fourth letter they’ve claimed they sent me. However, this is the first time I have received anything about the parking fine. The parking fine was issued on July 2024 according to the letter. I tried calling debt recovery and they say they have proof…
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O/S Daily Thursday October 2 2025
Morning all.
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Transferring out of a defined benefit pension to an annuity. Getting charged £13000!
I want to transfer out of my defined benefit pension to an annuity because for my personal circumstances none of the supposed benefits actually benefit me. So I'm trying to find an IFA to do this and one IFA that has so far replied will charge 3% of the pension transfer value or about £12000 and £1000 for their advice. I…
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Restriction on our property
Hi, We are at the end stage of a remortgage but have hit a brick wall due to a restriction against our address?? We were referred to Lowells Portfolio to discuss the restriction after several calls to them from both my husband and I (the mortgage holders) they confirmed there was no restriction against either of us and…
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Is it possible NS&I have sent HMRC the wrong account number?
I telephoned HMRC to check the tax that my parents will be
paying on savings interest for 24/25 tax year. They have two savings accounts. The
first account checked out ok, we had the same figures (HMRC advisor quoted the
bank name and then gave me the last four digits. It turned out the number she
quoted me wasn’t the…
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Setting aside a CCJ
First post on here, I'll try not to get bogged down in the details but here goes: I've had a CCJ sent to my parents address on 29.08.25. I no longer live at that address. I first saw the CCJ after the one month window you have to pay in full and have the CCJ cancelled I'm now looking in to having the CCJ set aside to clear…
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Civil National Business Centre Claim DCB Legal! Please help
Hi all, Posting again as there was two letters and got told to post them separately. I received a County Court Claim Form from the Civil
National Business Centre, issued on 12/9/2025. The Claimants are
Vehicle Control Services Ltd/. The claim is being handled by
DCB Legal. Particulars of Claim (Vehicle Control Services): *…
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Santander Edge Explorer
Just about to.open one if these but before I do can anyone see a downside ?? I already have a Nationwide £18 a month Flexplus account which I would close **edit: Just found one - all cover ceases at 75 not that it affects me but may be important for some people
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Tenants energy bill now in my name
Hi, My tenants were due to leave on in Jan 2025 and didn't and my tenancy agreement expired then. Ovo have done a trace and search and are not asking me to pay £1k energy bill. This feels very unfair and without a tenancy agreement they are saying they won't change it but I can't get a tenancy agreement as the tenants are…
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DCB Legal Civil National Business Centre, Advice needed please!
Hi all, I received a County Court Claim Form from the Civil
National Business Centre, issued on 18/9/2025. The Claimants are Total Car Parks Ltd. The claim is being handled by
DCB Legal. This is the second letter from CNBC but for a different fine/claimant within a few days. Particulars of Claim (Total Car Parks): 1- The…
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Wedding Caterer withholding refund unless we sign agreement stating we won't leave a negative review
Hi all, Looking for some advice. Long story short, we had our wedding this year and found our caterers really disappointing. The service wasn't as described and we felt really let down. We've been in email discussions with the company and have settled on a 10% refund. I'm keeping to resolve this as soon as possible as it's…
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MSE News: Faulty smart meters to be tackled and automatic compensation paid for problems
Faulty smart meters are to be tackled as part of a new industry review, the Government has announced. It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems starting early next year. Read the full story: 'Faulty smart meters to be tackled and…
