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Santander quick balance widget
Not sure if it's been mentioned earlier, but the Santander quick balance widget is available again. Not sure when it went live again, but missed it when the new app was launched.
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Santander bank charges
The recent communication from Santander will increase my business bank account charges from £12.50 per month to at least £250.00 per month based on charges for depositing cash. Is there any way round this?
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Minimum Currency Exchange
Is there a minimum amount of currency The Post Office will exchange? And what do they charge? I have a €5 I found in an old wallet and just wondered if I could take it into The Post Office to change it to £.
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Warranty
I purchased a new car in May 2025. It came with a full service and a 3 month warranty. 2 weeks ago, it broke down on the motorway. I had to call the AA and the mechanic that attended told me the spark plugs had disintegrated and the car was undrivable. I contacted the car dealership and they arranged for the car to be…
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MSE News: Will mortgage rates fall? Should you fix now or wait? Brokers give their views
Average interest rates on two-year fixes are lower than those on five-year fixes for the first time since 2022, while the base rate now sits at 4% following a recent cut by the Bank of England. But what does all this mean for fixed rates looking forward – and should you fix your mortgage now or wait? Read the full story:…
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LGPS AVC’s
My partner is looking to retire from the LGPS in under 2 years age 60. She is planning to now start paying into AVC’s up until retirement. As it’s under the 2 years is there any implications of doing this and taking them out on retirement? She is a higher rate tax payer (Scotland). I have also heard that you can buy AVC’s…
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Topcashback - Hummingbird links
Thought I would start a chat post so that the actual competition post, https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6620518/e-16-08-win-cash-with-topcashback-hummingbird-daily#latest ,can be used for posting the link for the daily clues.
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Need Advice – Fighting UKCPM PCN at Rathbone Market (110 Barking Road)
Hi all, I’ve just received a County Court Claim Form from UKCPM, issued via the County Court Business Centre, after months of letters from BW Legal. I’ve now acknowledged the claim on MCOL and want to fight this properly — but would really appreciate some outside perspective. Background: * Alleged incident took place at…
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Green Space Energy Conservation Ltd
Hi, We have had our conservatory roof done by the above company. Have no problems with their work and am very pleased with the result. My concern is the warranty given of 3 years for the roof panels. We paid a considerable amount for this roof and am quite miffed we missed the 'small print'. However the installers and one…
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Council Tax single person discount (SPD)
Hi, I live on my own in Wales and claim the 25% discount. A friend uses my address as a mailing address only. She rarely visits, never stays overnight and I give her the mail around once a month. Now the local council have queried whether she lives here and are questioning my SPD. I've confirmed to the council that she…
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Midland Bank Pension
Hi, This is quite a long shot but I worked for Midland bank for two years in my late teens, 17-19 years old, and wondered if I ever paid into any sort of pension scheme way back then and if I may be entitled to anything.
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What internet can I get?
We are moving into a row of cottages and had planned to take our Virgin package with us. I've checked the post code checker with Virgin and our cottage is on the available list, 3 of the 9 aren't. Have got an engineer visit booked for 1st September but still unsure if we can get it installed. Our letting agent has just…
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Damaged clothing bought online
Hi all.I’m looking for help with a recent purchase.I bought an item of clothing in late June,thought it was fine.I went on holiday & when I got back I noticed on closer inspection there were marks on the front & back,possibly dye marks. i have been in touch with the company who I bought it from & they’ve said I’m getting…
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Facebook Permanent Suspension
Has anyone been permanently suspended on Facebook in error? I’ve received an apology for the first disablement but then I did the same thing again (as they’d apologised) and they suspended me. I appealed and it was rejected. I run a business through Facebook and I’m at my wits end. Help!
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Co-op Legal Services – Probate Delays After Grant Issued – Anyone Else?
Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone else is having/had major delays with Co-op Legal Services in handling probate? I’m both executor and beneficiary of my late nan’s estate, and Co-op Legal have been dealing with it. The Grant of Probate was issued on 13th March 2024, and they confirmed they received the copies in their…
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How to obtain a completed IHT205
Mum died back in 2001, and there is now an issue with a trust and an estate. I need to obtain the IHT205 that was submitted when she died (Dad is still alive). I'm going to sit on the phone to HMRC tomorrow morning, but I have no idea what to ask for. So an advice would be good as I've been told this can be a long drawn…
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1973 baby dumb question
Morning all, Pension’s, definitely time to start trying to learn. Let’s start with the most basic lack of knowledge question So have about 5 different pension pots, 1 from early 20s, 3 since Covid through workplace. My main pension started in 2010. So my question, Not sure if the change from 55 to 57 means I have to wait…
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B&Q Gift card refund WARNING
I placed an order online at B&Q and paid for it with a gift card They have now cancelled my order but refuse to return the money on a gift card. I have to travel to the store and get a credit note! I have spoken with Customer services who are not at all helpful and cannot even tell me the terms and conditions of the credit…
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Disputes when selling a home
Hello, At some point in the near future i will be putting my house on the market. About three years ago i raised a noise complaint with my local council regarding my next door neighbour's dog barking. I have since closed the case and requested that the council remove my dispute which they have. I know this might be a legal…
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Faulty Vehicle
Thanks in advance for the advice 😊 I bought a 2019 plate Fiat 500x with 48,000 miles on the clock. I had done my research and bought it from a ‘reputable’ and well known company. On the day of collection I met with a company representative at their pick up point (saved me driving 200 miles to collect the vehicle). The rep…