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yougov.finance bribe
It's one of these almost-too-good-to-be-true stories, but it is true. First mentioned by @Bridlington1 in the Natwest Regular Saver thread, but I reckon this deserves its own thread as it could be of interest to those who have at least 10 current, credit card and savings accounts and not everyone reads the Natwest RS…
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Floods and EV's
What happens if you try to drive an EV through deep water ? Not that I would ever try or even have an EV….. There's no air intake or exhaust - so it's down to waterproof electrics ?
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Broadband account
Afternoon all just swaping from nowtv broadband to new provider started filling in the online form after deciding who I was moving to got to the question account number required loged on to the account could not find anywhere checked all emails even bank details no sign of account number found providers contact number…
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Want to be a Forum Ambassador for 2026?
Hi all You probably know some of our Forum Ambassadors - the helpful, vital volunteers who help us keep the MSE Forum a safe and supportive space for Forumites to discuss MoneySaving matters. The Ambassadors programme runs one year at a time. Applications are now open for this year (March 2026 - March 2027). These are…
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Apple muncher's number crunching
Time for me to start a diary :j. I work 2 days a week, dd is at school and dh was made redundant in the summer. We are living carefully, although the redundancy money is being nibbled away at of course. We are fortunate to have no debts other than the mortgage, so I would like to get rid of it! We'd also like to have a…
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Horizon charge re Tesco Hove
hi folks, any help appreciated. I’ve come home from holiday to a charge notice dated 16th Feb. £70 fine. I was in the carpark 46 minutes and have screenshot of credit card payment for shop, but no receipt. Any suggested form of words very welcome. thank you
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PCM - Appeal Rejected
Hi all, Hope you're well. Was looking for some advice. I received a parking ticket at Embassy Gardens which is notoriously poorly sign posted. The car was parked in a space with absolutely no signage. There was nothing to suggest that parking there was not allowed as there were no signs, no painted lines. Parking was paid…
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State Pension and tax code 2026/27
Couldn't make my mind up if better in the Cutting Tax board or here but decided here. New tax codes are arriving for 2026/27. If on the full new state pension it should show 51 weeks of new rate of £241.30pw plus 1 week of old at £230.25pw. Total should therefore be £12,536. Assuming no other deductions/allowances, tax…
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Letter of claim: CE LTD response to claimant
At the point of letter of claim before CCJ request. I have writing a draft email response to send to the claimant/solicitor/in this case the operator CE LTD, please see below. The contravention of said breach of contract occurred in a GP practice parking area, while attending an appointment with the GP. GP will not engage…
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PCN - Napier Parking at Station Hill , Chippenham
Hi everyone, As keeper I've received a PCN from Napier Parking for a 6 minute stop in the Station Car park ( also shared with Sainsbury's) This is a very small car park of about 20-30 spaces. The driver collected someone from the station and didn't look to put a ticket on as the signs weren't clear and they said that they…
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Is it going to rain everyday in the UK forever now?
I feel like it's never going to stop raining now, feels like it's going to rain every single day for the rest of time? Thing I don't understand is most countries when it rains it rains heavy but it's over pretty quickly. In our country it rains every so slightly but drags on for a week. Then by the time that cloud has…
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PCN from CPM for no parking at any time near Glasgow Airport
Hi, Recently waited about 20 minutes in a boxed junction near Glasgow Airport (on 8/2/25 at Marchburn Drive, PA3 2SJ) for a flight to arrive to try to avoid the high car park costs and received a PCN from UK Car Park Management. If it's relevant, I didn't leave the car at any point, or see any signs about not parking…
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Currently fixed until November octopus, should I re fix now ?
just reading a few things online, probably scaring people more than anything. Sure many others are wondering too. Can I re fix with the same company now so it could potentially stay at a lower price so re do for another 12 months and do octopus charge for this? So staying with the same company? I’m fixed until November so…
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Letter before claim - moorside legal
Hi all, looking for some advice on how to proceed with a letter before claim from moorside legal. Background story; received a parking ticket in my own flat parking space after permit 'not displayed' back in 2022, permit was on drivers seat. Initially disputed the claim with the parking company but was obviously rejected.…
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PCN Overstay
hello guys, So I got a PCN from DCB legal (for Euro Car Parks) because I stayed over the stated time. I actually use the gym for the car park and my car broke down (issue with the key) so I couldn't move it until the following day. I actually contacted the owners of the gym but they told me it's a different company I'd…
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Claim form from DCB Legal LTD
I am back again for your support my fellow colleagues. DCB Legal LTD has issued me a claim form for a 2hrs free retail car park in 2023. The below are the particulars of cliam The parking company is called OBSERVICE PARKING CONSULTANCY LIMITED Claim issue date: 12 Dec 2025 1. The Defendant (D) is indebted to the Claimant…
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O/S Daily Friday March 6 2026
Good morning all.
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Sigenergy battery + solar - charger too?
Hi I'm just wondering if it's worth getting a Sigenergy AC charger, or if it's instead worth getting an Indra / Zappi charger? I ask because Sigenergy aren't compatible with IOG despite apparently being in the pipeline. Given Givenergy still isn't approved, that doesn't give me hope Now, my car itself is compatible but…
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Future mortgage strategy?
Hi All, I have been lurking here, reading and learning a lot from you. I hope you don't mind if I pop with a question that has been running through my head for a while, just to hear your thoughts and ideas. Me, M45 (halfway through my life, I guess), married, no kids, homeowner since 2016 with a mortgage, outstanding…
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CCJ sent to my old address - Set aside application and fee payments
Hi all, I received a CCJ to an old address from G24 ltd regarding a parking event in May 2025. I was able to collect my old mail from my previous address included the POC and all threatenings mails from DCBL Baliffs. After reading the NEWBIES posts and related subthreads, I prepared a letter for DCBL to set aside the court…
