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WiFi 6 Router for FTTC Plusnet
Can anyone advise on a wifi6 capable router to replace my current plusnet Hub 2 . Also is it a simple task to start using a different router than the isp one? Thank you for reading.
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Urcouk, buyur, ur.co.uk DO NOT BUY PHONES FROM THEM
As many will testify online this is a completely fraudulent mobile phone company, most complaints are to do with them offering big money for your device then when receiving it they offer far less then their original offer. My experience was buying from them, via amazon. I paid nearly £200 for a Samsung S22. It was faulty.…
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ASHP install questions
We have been offered a full install grant, pump and tank with all new radiators etc. We are currently with Fuse energy dual fuel, they dont offer a heat pump concession on their deals. I suppose I will bite the bullet and pay to end the contracts early. However we will have no need for a gas supply. Is there a way to get…
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Lidl Plus free-item vouchers - what criteria do they use to give you these?
I'm an irregular shopper at Lidl (I tend to do hauls when they have certain specials on), and have a Lidl Plus card, which I recently received a whole load of free-item coupons on. In just one visit yesterday, I bagged for free: A Deluxe quiche (large 450g one) 6 pack of fruit-corner yoghurts A free large sourdough loaf…
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initial meter read was an estimate
Hi I recently left a long term controlling relationship and so my head was not in the right space when i moved… I kept the electric supplier the same as the previous tenant at the property and thought the estimated reading would be fairly close… and then i never submitted a reading. Its not a smart meter. A few months…
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Acer pc with Dell monitorkeyboard etc
I am planning on purchasing a new PC and have been looking at an Acer. For someone who is not very techy how easy would it be to utilise my current monitor/ keyboard/ speakers etc which are all Dell with a new Acer. Would it just be a case of downloading drivers?
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PIP - Mandatory Reconsideration & Appeals
This one's a bit confusing, but I'll try my best to explain. It involves two PIP claims, for the same person: Claim 1 - Mandatory Reconsideration decision received 17/12/2024 (no award) Claim 2 - Mandatory Reconsideration decision pending Before making the MR for claim 2, I sought advice from Citizens Advise Bureau. It was…
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Best haggling strategies
I will be looking at buying second had car for about 20k. Any tips on getting the price down, thst worked for you? Eg. taking out the finance (would be repaying it asap, but obviously dealer doesn't need to know).
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Help regarding choosing best Rooftop PV forecasting tool
Hey everyone — looking for some real-world input from fellow US solar owners. I’m based in Springfield and running a modest residential rooftop solar and storage setup. My system specs are as follows - 3.6 kWp PV array (REC Alpha panels) Sol-Ark 8K hybrid inverter 10 kWh Enphase IQ Battery for home backup Overall, I’m…
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Pvt PCN- Anybody won an appeal against Charter Place, Hounslow aka Regent Parking aka SolutionLabs?
Reason for Issue: Not registered with a valid permit. Has anybody won an appeal against them either by appealing to the Landowner, MP or IAS. I had no joy either with the Landowner or my local MP and my appeal was rejected by Regent Parking. The Landowner said they can't help. This is what I received from my local MP:-…
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Access to Work: Uber
Hi. I hope someone can answer this for me. I've just been granted an Access to Work grant for taxi travel to work. This is great news, however I'm not quite sure if Uber receipts will be accepted. The lady I spoke to said the cab must be registered with the local authority. As far as I can see, Uber is fine on this point,…
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Leaking boiler.
So just found out my boiler (Worcester Greenstar) is leaking from towards the rear-right. Even worse is this must've been doing it over a week. The carpet is absolutely drenched & it's started to show on the ceiling of the room below - which is how I noticed it. The boiler was serviced just before Xmas. As in only a couple…
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Solar panels
I have solar/battery insurance. Back in November last year my solar stopped working. My insurance company said they would send a engineer to have a look back in November. They are not responding to my question for a update. Can anybody advice me on where to go next please.
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Solar + battery quote check please – 6.8 kWp + 10 kWh battery for £7.3k net, good deal?
Hi all, I’d really appreciate a sense-check on a solar + battery quote I’ve received before I pull the trigger. System details 15 × 455 W panels = 6.83 kWp Hybrid inverter: Solis S5-EH1P5K-L (5 kW) Battery: Dyness Powerbox G2 – 10.24 kWh (about 9.7 kWh usable) MCS certified install including scaffolding, bird protection,…
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Probate Lack of Progress
submitted June 25. Asked for various information at least twice. Simple husband to wife transfer. All hmrc paperwork in order. Nearly 8 months down the line and still no progress. Latest is that the case is with a specialised team, they wont tell us anymore on the phone. Tearing hair out as close to a year since death of…
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C1 Confirmation wording - Scotland
I am helping to complete a C1 form. The C1 is fine apart from the declaration page. In the deceased's Will he nominated wife as executor nominate, and his two daughters as reserves. The deceased's wife has predeceased him leaving the two daughters as default executors. Both have agreed the eldest will be the main executor…
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Land registry
Please could someone advise how to amend land registry to reflect historical passing of joint owner of property. It is currently showing both owners. Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
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Excel Parking Services
I’ve received two PCN’s from the above company. I visited a travel show which was being hosted by Holiday Inn, Southend Airport. Free parking was advertised. When I arrived there was nothing to say how to park for free, so I pulled over for 5 mins to try and check things out. Another couple went in to ask. I then parked…
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Buying fixed term annuity from Savings, is it even possible?
Or family is in a situation where some cash may be being distributed. One family member has little to nothing in the way of pensions, but A.I. (don't trust it) has lead me to believe there's a possibility of buying a Purchased Life Annuity from savings, not from a pension pot. The suggestions it gives are that the income…
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Old tab shares
hi all my grandad sadly passed away recently and part of his estate that is being passed to my nan was 708 tsb shares. Now we know tsb was taken over by Lloyds but does that mean the shares automatically became Lloyds shares and are currently valued as per the current Lloyds share price? Any help would be greatly…
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Moved: Help after gambling
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Eharmony formal dispute regarding 6-month contract.
I'm in need of some advise regarding a dispute i'm filling against the dating website Eharmony. I signed up in December to their 6 month subscription plan Thinking it was a 1 month contract due to the initial layout of their subscription plan page, only to find out later that it was actually a 6 month subscription which…
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Where can i deposit a US cheque
I have a US savings account which is held by Fidelity, I'm a UK citizen, this was set up many years ago through an employer. It has now paid out but they can only do it in the form of a US cheque. My bank won't take it and I'm now sure how to cash it.
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One Car Parks - Fraud?
I have seen on a local community Facebook page a post where someone has received a PCN for overstaying at a service station. But it's highly dodgy. There are no parking restrictions and the person says they've never been there. Others have chimed in saying they have similar PCNs, even with the same reference number! The…
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Jet2 Cabin Luggage
Just noticed on my booking with Jet2 an optional extra, to pay for guaranteed cabin luggage. Details state that if you do not and there is insufficient storage in the cabin, you may be asked to put your hand luggage in the hold. I only take a rucksack that I always put under the seat in front. Has anyone had any experience…
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Help after gambling
I’ve been a nurse 40years never needed financial help. Unfortunately I started gambling while on medication for Parkinson’s disease. A well documented side effect of these meds. Once meds changed I stopped altogether. But the damage to my credit score is done. I need my car for work, but my car needs work doing on it. It’s…
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Query re bank account and my status
Hi all I'm applying for grant of letters of administration following the death of my mum in early January. (She died without making a will unfortunately). I had a joint bank account with mum since 1993. Upon her death she has been removed from that account and it is just in my name. I intend to share the money in that…
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Cancelling contract with 3, advice needed please
Hi This week on the 9th February I received an email from 3 telling me a number was now out of contract! The phone number quoted nobody in my family have used for at least 3 years!It looks like we have been paying £32.17 a month having not used the phone for calls, texts or data! Today I have telephoned 3 to ensure the…
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Is it ok to use non bio washing liquid on anti allergy pillow covers?
Can I use non bio washing on these pillow protectors? The silent night one says bacterial killing liquid neutralises the biocide it's impregnated with
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Water Bill Doubled - Water Company Shenanigans???
I have always been really tight on water usage and as a result I think my usage was pretty low. However, over the course of three 6 month periods my water bill has doubled. I live on a modern estate, the meters are in a set of three holes on the pavement, they have a really heavy metal slab on each one, I could hardly…
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Adding new windows
I know this is a bit of a 'how long is a piece of string' question but we are looking at getting two new windows in our house (where currently it's just a brick wall)… one on the one side of the house and one on the other. Is it 'Window Fitters' that would do the knocking through of the bricks/installing lintels or do I…
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Online tax account - letting HMRC know I will have no more untaxed interest next year
I have seen several helpful threads and links, but would really appreciate a sanity check. I have been paying a lot of tax this year due to untaxed interest from previous year (I am PAYE only) and the assumption that this year will be the same. I logged into my online tax account and saw the same "untaxed interest" amount…
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Paying for travel vaccines
My GP says they no longer do travel vaccines. We need Typhoid and Tetanus /diptheria and polio boosters. The NHS website states: The following travel vaccines are available free on the NHS from your GP surgery: Typhoid / Tetanus, diptheria and polio as well as Hep A Has anyone else experienced this and had any luck with…
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Connecting bank accoutning as a business
Can anyone recommend a reliable way to connect bank accounts for reviewing financial situations? Trying to avoid manually going through statements but not sure which providers are actually dependable.
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Bank and fraud
Hi, We have a very frustrating bank fraud issue that we've had very little support from the bank with. About a fortnight ago my partner got a text message to say he didn't have enough money in his current account for a direct debit. He looked at his account and to his surprise £2866 had been taken by a name we didn't…
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Virgin media not providing the services stated.
I switched from sky broadband when my contract finished and price went up. In looking for a new supplier I found VM to be reasonably priced for a faster speed, however what sealed the deal for me was the in depth parental controls offered. Specifically the ability to pause the internet on specific devices and the ability…
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CCJ Issued following PCN
Good afternoon folks, Firstly, I have spent some time reading the threads relating to PCN's and previously used some of this material to fight and win, so you guys are fantastic!! However, last year I was issued with a County Court claim form of which I acknowledged and responded within the relevant time frame. However, it…
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Transfer in part
I am in the long process of trying to exchange/complete on a house after completing on mine on 12 Dec. In summary, Mr & Mrs developers bought 2 cottages & transferred part of cottage 1’s garden to cottage 2. I am trying to buy cottage 2 & cottage 1 recently exchanged & completed. They have signed the transfer in part…
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EDF Smart Meter installation (lack of) appointments
I'm with EDF (dual-fuel) and have been for a few years now. I still have 'dumb' meters. I'm in no particular rush to get a smart meter, but every month when I submit my meter readings out of curiosity I take a quick look (by clicking/tapping on 'Book an installation') to see if there are any available slots for a smart…
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Easyjet baggage charges
I have booked flight only to Fuerteventura with Easyjet, and return with Jet2. I have booked a 22kg case for the return (£35.60) and will also have the two hand luggage. Easyjet originally quoted £51.99 for a 23kg case when I booked, with two small cabin bags for free. I did not include luggage at the time due to price,…