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For some meal deal fans, it's the best time of the year! The usual offerings are being replaced with this year's selection of creative Christmas alternatives. Christmas dinner sandwiches, pulled pork wraps, brie and cranberry baguettes and sides of pigs in blankets in pastry. There's weird combinations and old favourites…
For those of you who are chocolate lovers, this week's poll is seeking your votes on how you like your confectionary treat... or more specifically, what temperature? Does it taste better a little on the chilled side, or do you prefer a more melty experience with a room temperature choccie? Fridge or cupboard? Or is there…
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I have an elderly relative in care in the UK, I have lasting PoA set up. I need to be able to manage their finances via internet banking but their current bank, Nationwide has no access to internet banking for people living abroad who are not already members with their own account such as me. There's no point me…
Hello, I am a little confused around student council tax exemption - could someone enlighten me please? It’s summer 2025. Student 1 has just finished Y2 and is continuing into Y3/final year for academic year 2025-26 as a full-time student. Student 2 has just finished Y3/final year, in process of graduating and has…
Hi, So earlier in the year I completed a energy switch from one supplier to another as my cheap deal had reached the end of term. EDF agreed the handover meter readings and all was well I thought. New payments have gone via direct debit to new supplier, old direct debit still live to clear/refund any over or under…
My fixed tarrif with Octopus is ending mid December, I have been offered to switch to a new fixed or variable. The new fixed is obviously slightly more expensive than my current one. Do I switch now or hold off until nearer the time. I realise the offer may change and the next fixed may be even more expensive so am I…
I don't know where to post this but hope someone can help me. I am the executor of an aunts Will. She has no assets or property and only a little money in 2 bank accounts. I know I don't have to go through probate but I wonder how do I close her bank accounts. I think I have to send a death certificate and a copy of the…
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In a new report published today (Saturday 25 October), the Treasury Committee has urged the Government to leave the £20,000 limit in place – echoing previous calls from MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis.
Almost half a million workers will soon see their hourly pay rise thanks to an increase in the 'real living wage' – a voluntary employers' pay scheme based on the cost of living.
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