Stethoscopes, stamps & stolen vans – this week's MSE Forum highlights

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A few of this week's top threads

We've handpicked some recent discussions we think you might like.

• My car was damaged when a gust of wind threw a restaurant sign against my bonnet – the restaurant owner calls it 'an act of God' and refuses liability

• I’m thinking of applying for a hospital job and want to wear long sleeves to cover my tattoos – would NHS dress code allow this?

• Can I still use this (very pretty) ‘English oak’ postage stamp that doesn’t have a barcode?

• India is withdrawing its 2000-rupee note. Is there anywhere in the UK I can exchange mine?

Can this non-barcoded stamp still be used?

• I was horrified to find that Tesco is now putting bamboo in its Finest sausages

• Can I take a stethoscope on a plane?

• We want to buy a house that’s not for sale. Would it be cheeky to knock on the door and make the owners an offer?

• We’re campervanning through Europe with our two kids for a year. What’s the most affordable travel insurance to cover us?

• I’m shocked that a charity shop in a poor area would price a pair of jeans at £300

• My parcel was lost when the Evri driver’s van was stolen – what now?

New blog

Take a glance at our new blog, Ask An Expert: Travel & Holidays. It sums up the most recent in the MSE Forum's Ask An Expert series, where, during a limited window, you can ask questions on a particular topic. This time the theme was holidays, and deals expert MSE Oli was in the hot seat.

Photos of the week

Slow down and smell the flowers. The ongoing Awful weather - typical Brits talk thread remains the place to go for cheering gardening pictures, tips and inspiration. The gladiolus are the work of YoungBlueEyes; the lilies belong to Gorsebush and Farway.

Please note: We love seeing your photos in the MSE Forum, but if you're uploading one, make sure it doesn't include any personally-identifiable information such as your face or address.

Money Moral Dilemma

Every week, the Money Tips email features a real-life Money Moral Dilemma (MMD for short). They're intended to encourage debate and, as such, they're usually among the most discussed threads each week.

You can find out what our MSE Forumites think and add your own two cents on the Money Moral Dilemma discussion thread. Heed the MSE Forum rules: keep it kind and keep it clean. Remember, there's a real person behind every dilemma.

Got a Money Moral Dilemma of your own? Email us at MMD@moneysavingexpert.com and it could be featured.

Latest comping wins

It remains one of the busiest sections of all: the Competitions Time board is where compers share and discover prize-winning opportunities. Recently, stacey2kids bagged £200 cash via a Boohoo Instagram comp. Well done!

Want to peek at some MSE Forum highlights from recent weeks?

• Cruises, comedy & corner sofas (14 July 2023)

• Berlin, bailiffs & bird baths (7 July 2023)

• Concerts, cash prizes & classic cars (30 June 2023)

• Decorating, demystifying pensions and DAB radios (23 June 2023)

• Weddings, woodworm & wills (16 June 2023)

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