Thursday 3rd April 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column we focus on nuisance neighbours. I live in a rented property and a new family has moved in to the house next door. They are being a nuisance, yelling late at night over a loud television and leaving bin bags …
Advice Column: Job References
Thursday 27th March 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo advice column this week we focus on job references. I am in dispute with my employer and have decided to look for a new job. I am worried that my current employer will provide a bad reference to any potential new employer. Can …
Advice Column: Traders going bust
Thursday 20th March 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column this week we focus on when a trader goes bust. I ordered a watch online with personalised engraving for my husband’s upcoming 50th birthday. The company has since gone out of business. I keep phoning and emailing them but can’t …
Advice Column: Council Tax
Thursday 13th March 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column we focus on council tax. I’ve recently found myself living alone after the breakdown of my relationship. My council tax bill is due soon, and I’m worried I won’t be able to afford to pay it on my own. I’m already …
Advice Column: Understanding your Payslip
Thursday 6th March 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column we focus on payslips. I’ve just got my first payslip from a new job, I’m slightly embarrassed to say I don’t understand what all the different sections refer to. How do I know what each means and if it’s correct? Congratulations …
Advice Column: Debt Top Tips
Thursday 27th February 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column this week we focus on top tips for dealing with debt. With the new financial year starting in April, I thought that now would be a good time to try and get on top of my financial situation. I have …
Advice Column: Rented Property
Thursday 20th February 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column this week we focus on problems in rented property. Damp and mould is building up in our house as the weather gets colder. Our living room is the worst and there’s a strong smell, so we’ve stopped having friends round. …
Advice Column: Dating Websites
Thursday 13th February 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column this week we focus on dating website scams. I recently joined a dating website. I was contacted by a lovely man and we started to exchange messages. We now email every day, although we haven’t met in person yet. We …
Advice Column: Summer Holidays
Thursday 6th February 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column, this week we focus on summer holidays. We’re planning a summer getaway to Greece and I’m worried we’ll forget something important, which could ruin the holiday. What steps can we take to make sure we’re fully protected and prepared if anything …
Advice Column: Xmas Pay
Thursday 30th January 2025 As part of the Citizens Advice Exeter and The Express and Echo weekly advice column this week we focus on what to do if you don’t think you have received the correct pay. My employer asked me to work extra hours in the lead up to Christmas as it was really busy at work. Now …