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UKPC DCB LEGAL court claim 2025
Hi, my car was parked at my brother's hospital accommodation for just over a week. I then received multiple PCN's and debt recovery notices for a few months as I'm the registered keeper. I have now received a claim from the court from UK parking control ltd. for a ridiculous amount £1400. My brother has provided me with…
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Vinted frustration
I purchased an item on Vinted that was misrepresented by the seller. The seller acknowledged that it was not the brand in the listing and agreed to a return but at my own cost. I emailed politely to point out this is quite unfair as my only mistake was trusting what they’d said and would they cover the postage. They…
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EDF Smart Meter Settlement
We have received an email from EDF stating that they have automatically moved us on to 'Market-wide' half-hourly Settlement preferences as this is an Ofgem requirement. We have never heard this mentioned before, do we accept this change or do we keep with the monthly smart meter readings?
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IHT form 400 asking for copy of POA
Hi all, having returned the original and copies of the POA, I have discovered that the IHT form 400 requires a copy of the POA if you acted using it while the doner was alive. I don't have a copy of the reference either. Has anyone else come across this and how do I get a copy? I think you have to pay if you request one,…
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PRIVATE PARKING CHARGE - BANK PARK MANAGEMENT LTD - PASSED TO GCTT ENFORCEMENT AGENTS
August this year I parked at a train station car park, used the app to make payment - I had to travel a fair distance to collect a car, I had to cancel my trip halfway and return as the car wasn’t ready. I went back to park the next day, checking the app I read the parking ticket would last me into midnight of the next…
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Keeping afloat till I can get round to the debts!
So here goes with a brand new diary. With the financial situation across the country as it is I'm going paycheck to paycheck and debts seem to be going up not down. It's time to take stock. Focus on the money actually lasting the month and forming a new plan. I've never been one for following the American debt fella but I…
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NOT Registered Keeper, NOT the driver [Claim Defense]
I was not the Driver, I was not the registered Keeper. I was there with the Driver (I never revealed who the driver was), and know he overstayed in the gas station, due to a situation with a missing kid, we stayed due to the kid who passed in front of our car and was registered by our dashcam. We wait for the police to…
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Unhelpful BBC news reporting on estate planning
So this week - there was an episode of BBC Money Box which covered estate planning. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002wj1f Millions of adults across the UK, have not told their families what they want to happen to their money and property when they die. STEP, the Society for Trust and Estate Planners, reported this…
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Volvo XC60 oil pump failed
I have a 4yr old Volvo XC60 and had a red warning light of low oil pressure and to stop safely. Did as such and AA came to check. Oil full so off to Volvo dealership. Have been told there are slivers of metal in the oil and the engine needs replacing at a cost of £15k! Out of warrenty. Engines not covered on car insurance.…
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Which way of leaving a company 'looks' better?
Before we go further, "looks" is the wrong word but it's the only one I can think of. I'll explain the situation with as much info as I'm willing to give on a public forum (work folk frequent here so I don't want to give too much to reveal myself) and you guys can hopefully make sense of what I'm trying to get at.…
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NS&I Index-Linked certificates - changing terms?
Sorry for silly question, but is there any downsides to changing the term from 5 years down to 3 years at maturity? I see the both pay CPI + 0.01% so the reward is the same, so earnings should be comparable year on year? Or have I missed something? I assume a 3 year term is probably a better bet as not locked in? Also,…
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PCN from Euro Parking Services - NTK (but didn't park)
Hi all, I've read through the Newbies post, and I'm still a little unsure how I should appeal. I received a PCN, as the keeper. The car stopped at the entrance to a car park, just off the main road. The entrance is wide, and no traffic would have been impeded. The car stopped briefly on double yellow lines to allow a…
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Northern Ireland / England DCBL Notice of Debt Recovery
Hi so apologies for repeating a question but I’m struggling to find a thread that relates directly to this situation with NI and England. so I got a parking notice from Euro Car Parks in Northern Ireland in June of 2025 (i think - not sure of exact date could’ve been before) I received letters and a text message or two…
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First of 2 in one day! Please could I get some advice
Hi please could I get some advice. I received this NTK from Apcoa for parking at a Train Station. I actually have a receipt from Ringo but it was paid on exit and I think you're supposed to pay on arrival. I understand that appealing for clemency doesn't help with train station bylaw tickets? Is there anything wrong with…
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Do I need to inform that I don't need a TV licence?
So last year I filled out the thing online & told them I don't need a TV licence. Job done so I thought. Shortly after they send a big guy knocking on my door. To be fair to him he didn't come with an attitude so I politely told him I wouldn't be letting him in. And this was the end of it ... or so I thought again. Last…
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Removing an Executive
Hello, my father passed recently and I have some questions that can hopefully be answered. His unmarried partner who lived with him is the main beneficiary - her bother is executor of his will. I stated to my father’s partner that I was going to post on social media about my father’s passing and I wanted a nice photograph…
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CEL Court Claim 2026
Hello i have a court claim from CEL, i have done the acknowledgement of service online and would just like advice on a witness statement before i send it. Ive used a template from the website, many thanks . 1. I am xxxxxxxx of xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx , and I am the defendant against whom this claim is made. The facts below are…
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MSE News: British Gas to pay compensation and debt write-offs to those forced onto prepayment meters
If you had a prepayment meter forcibly installed by British Gas, you could be entitled to compensation and/or an energy debt write-off. The energy supplier has agreed today (Friday 15 May) to pay out £70 million in compensation and write-offs following an extensive investigation by the regulator……
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Can I do both the NatWest and RBS Premier £1000 switch and save offer?
Hello, I have started a switch to NatWest Premier for their £250 current account cashback then additional £750 if saving £100000 for 30 days. How likely is it that I could do the same RBS offer simultaneously and get both £1000 bonuses, if the NatWest £250 pays out quickly? I don't want to put £100000 into the RBS saver @…
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Used car dealer - consumer rights - being very difficult
I bought a car on 12/02/26 for £5295 using a credit card (I have already logged a sec 75). After 5 days (15/02/26) I sent an email to the dealer with the following issues; - Ignition error - key (both) very difficult to turn ignition off completely and ignition is faulty and letting the key out before car completely shut…
