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Has The Energy Price Cap Discouraged Competition?

Since it was introduced, all the energy companies price their energy around that level with no significant differences. The rule of unintended consequences.

breadstick

Spiralling Debt

Hi I am in a very bad place currently with debt that is just getting worse every month with credit cards and overdrafts going up and up, I'm not trying to play the self pity card but there are... ...

curlyfries81

I have underpaid tax to the tune of £3,353. I know I have to pay it all back by 31 January 2025. I also have to pay back all my child benefit as my earnings for last year were over the threshold.... ...

Bazile

Offers

I used to get a lot of offers to do with finance - loans/ credit cards etc . Not anymore What about you ?

JBW1366

Carer's Allowance

Good Evening I am currently receiveing PIP, and I have been registered as disabled due to an ongoing back problem - which is limiting what I can and can't do. Mt wife works 24 hours a week, but she... ...

Treacle71

How Do I Get Out Of The Christmas 'Do'?

They're arranging a Christmas night out in December at work. The email reads 'management want to thank us for our hard work this year', but we're to pay £35 for this 'thank you' ourselves. ... ...

loulou111

Bank Account Recommendations For A First Time Sol Trader

Hello. I'm looking at setting up an online selling platform as a solution trader. I'm looking for recommendations to open a bank account i can link to PayPal. As affordable as possible as I'm... ...

piggynose

How Much Would You Pay For A Brolly?

A snip at... ...

JuniperEccles

Lloyds Bank Abbreviations On Statements

I have Power of Attorney for a friend and a monthly payment arrives in his Lloyds account, marked D-C. As my friend is unable to explain where this is coming from I asked in the local branch but... ...

Morganmax2

Are There Eco-Friendly Ways To Transport Large Amounts Of Scrap Metal?

"Transporting large amounts of scrap metal can be challenging, especially if you're looking to minimize your environmental impact. This question explores eco-friendly methods to move scrap metal... ...

Hymie

Obr Report To Be Published Tomorrow, Exonerating The Tories Over The Mythical £22 Billion Black Hole

Labour’s false claim over the Tory’s financial incompetence will be exposed tomorrow with the release of the OBR’s independent report into the fiasco – as my mate Phil... ...

carolminniemouse

Bank Refusing Scammed Monies.

My bank is refusing to refund scammed monies from my account stating that they refunded previous instances of claims I made. I cannot prove I was not negligent with my card or card details but... ...

Majorcaman

House Sale

Can I sell my house to my son for half it`s price?

barry1010

Subscription Paid To Us Company By Continuous Payment Authority Problem

For the past four years I have been paying a monthly subscription to a US company and it has been problem free until recently. I have been paying £11 a month but a few months ago they started... ...

Hymie

40,000 London Finance Jobs Lost Due To The Brexit Disaster

If only someone posting on AB had the foresight to see this disaster (and warn people). https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/city-london-chief-says-brexit-disaster-cost-40000-finance-jobs-2024-10-16/ ...

JBW1366

Personal Independence Payment - How Does Mobility Section Work?

Hi can someone help me understand PIP - I have been awarded PIP - with the following breakdown - £'s standard rate daily living needs and also standard rate £'s to help with my mobility needs. I... ...

CW1

Financial Ombudsman

Hi, I sent quite a complicated complaint to an investment company in April. I've had no meaningful response, just 4 weekly "we need more time" emails, last one on 13 September. I contacted the... ...

neel2412

Can Small Businesses Pursue Iso 9001 Certification?

Can small businesses pursue ISO 9001 certification?

ToraToraTora

Anyone Using Revolut?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj6epzxdd77o TBF this scam was not their fault but I thought a heads up would be useful. ...

DDIL

Pensioner Income Over Tax Free Allowance

My neighbour asked for my help at the weekend with some paperwork. We were working out her income and I discovered it was over the tax free allowance by £600. Looking back on previous years as far... ...

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