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Trainpal Question
Just purchased 3 year Family and Friends Railcard via the Trainpal advice for £60. Hopeful to get some use off this over the next few years. Questions are I use the trainline app for a lot of local trips and the option to use railcard for even cheaper fares is available. Can I add the railcard to my trainline app.…
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Is solar battery storage worth it?
Hi everyone We've just published a new guide on solar batteries and we'd love to hear your feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. Thanks for your help, MSE Clare
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When customers start paying from different company accounts, do you see it as normal or a warning si
We’ve started noticing more situations where invoices are issued to one company name, but the actual bank transfer arrives from a different entity or account name entirely. Sometimes it’s clearly a parent company or related trading name, other times it’s much less obvious. At small scale it’s mostly just an…
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Do customers get more frustrated by lack of updates than by the delay itself?
Something I’ve noticed recently in a small business/admin role is that customers often seem more frustrated when they don’t know what’s happening than by a short delay itself. For example, if a transfer/refund/order is taking longer than expected but there’s clear communication and updates, most people seem fairly…
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Trainpal - train cancellation part of the journey
My lad has booked a trip through trainpal: Lancaster to Norwich this Sunday. The Manchester Picadilly to Peterborough East Midlands train has been cancelled for that leg of the journey. I understand that he could use his ticket for the next East Mids train, but there isn't one that day. There is a train from Manchester…
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London & Country (L & C)
Hi Can anybody share their experiences with getting a mortgage from these guys please? Many thanks.
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Cahoot Sunny Day Saver
My existing Cahoot SDS is about to mature. When I attempted to open a new one I got this:- Why is it asking for a monthly payment?
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No Responses to Appeals - now have solicitors letter
parking notice issued by PCS. Appealed within timeframe, but passed onto Debt Recovery Plus. Appealed to DRP, who confirmed that thye had given the case back to PCS for them to respond; still np response. Solicitors letter received, appealed on grounds that PCS have not responded within timeframe and no further…
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What happens for DCA claims if the company goes into administration
Give of the continued delaying of the redress scheme due to challenge and speculative press about Blue Motor Finance, what if any protection is there for consumer claims if the company does go into administration prior to settling claims? Potentially a real risk that they will push the button straight after the court…
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Council Tax appeal
Jus been notified successfully challenged banding, rebate for last 10 years is £5310, thanks Martin
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Redundancy insurance and settlement agreement
Hi all, I recently signed a settlement agreement after consultation with a solictor, i also have mortgage protection insurance, which i now need to submit a claim for. The claim form requests a section to be completed by my company, and does have questions relating to the settlement agreement. I requested my previous…
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POPLA Decisions
MSE Note: Hi! Please don't post any private details (yours or other peoples) on the forum for privacy reasons. Thanks! MSE Official Insert: Read our MoneySaving UK Travel & Transport guides to save more including Fight Private Parking Tickets and Parking Ticket Appeals. Back to Aaron Aadvark's original post.... This thread…
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Electrical goods safety standards ?
This welding machine from a Chinese online seller shipped from a warehouse in the UK has the fuse bridged with wire from the factory , is this legal to be sold in the UK ? No trolling this thread please.
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NI years are now full, existing OAP, when should I expect my monthly payments to reflect this?
Having paid to complete gaps in my National insurance Record all NI years I needed to receive a full pension are now showing as full on my NI record. I have been receiving my state pension since December 2024. When should I expect my monthly payments to increase to reflect the additional years?
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Carsa refusing to pay additional repairs cost
Hi can anyone give me further advice for my a car brought in February from Carsa online then delivered to Cannock . I’m having no luck with customer services feel like I’m going round in circles. This is regarding Cannock branch refusing to pay the bill for a repair. I purchased the car in February, the car was faulty upon…
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THE SUN SO CALLED £9.50 DEALS
I made the mistake of collecting the vouchers in the sun newspaper. Went to do my booking, booked october so out of season as it was the only weekend available. I really wish i had not booked it! It did not include any entertainment passes or swimming pool and to add them it was another £45. Out of curiosity I checked the…
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What are the ways to protect my money?
Hi everyone, I have recently come into some money via inheritance. I'm petrified of my bank being hacked or something happening with my bank where I lose it all. Is my best option to just split it over a few different banks or can you advise on other things I can do? Thank you so much.
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EE scamming people with cheap BB
I was using Virgin media at a cost of £42.98 per month. I get a knock on the door from a salesman from EE. He informs me that I could get it cheaper from EE at £33.99. I went for it and I was allowed to cancel virgin media early and they would pay the cancelation fee. I am now six months into it and I have found that my EE…
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Mortgage Free now aiming for FIRE
Time to start a new Diary. I have had my old one since Autumn 19 which is when I moved into my forever home after 4 years of renting in London. I am 52 and I live with my DG on the South Coast. I have a well paid job for my sector and was finally made permanent and full time in December 21. DG is self employed which she…
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New Solar and Battery installation
Hi all, I've been a lurker for a while but signed up to the forum today as we are in final throes of purchasing a new house. As part of choice of house, we wanted to install a solar and battery system on the property. We will also be looking at if it is a suitable property for replacing the gas boiler with an air source…
