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Planning a purchase? Bothered by badgers in the garden? Got a culinary conundrum? Whatever dilemma you're facing, the MSE Forum will dispense practical wisdom with a MoneySaving twist. Read on to find out what Forumites have been talking about this week. Seen something on the Forum we should include in next week's…
Some services (Uber, for example) have a dynamic pricing system, raising prices on the fly when demand is higher and reducing them when demand is lower. It's a double-edged sword, but it can mean getting a cheaper deal if you've found yourself buying/booking when there's a lull in customers. On the whole, how do you feel…
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Hi all, Just popping back on as I've had a second letter through from this company. They sent one a few months ago alleging that I owe EE just shy of £100. It's a pretty vague letter with a client reference, a "start date" and "end date", alleged debt and some spiel about understanding people's situations are unique etc.…
Someone suggested could be light bulbs sure it's done it for a while I have a 4 bar and dimmer. Not sure if its a big issue?
Hi, After some advice on my next move. I've received a 'Letter of Claim' today from Kearns Solicitors for a loan I originally had from Lloyd's in 2012 but was then assigned to Link financial in 2018. They have provided a reply form which has 4 sections. The first section being 'Do I owe the debt'. I know had the loan and…
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Hi. Please can anyone help? First time at this - hopefully I've understood how to do this correctly and I believe a new thread is right? I've received a claim against me for a PCN (DCB legal/ Excel Parking). I'm completely new to anything like this and feel nervous, bullied, but also that I need to stand up for myself. I'm…
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Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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