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Whether it's high street charity shops or websites like eBay and Vinted, there are plenty of second hand bargains to be had if you're looking to save cash on clothes (and do your bit for the environment at the same time). Have you ever bought a pre-loved item of clothing?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
Hi Just hoping for some advice about an email from OVO I received an hour ago. I received an email from my electricity company ovo saying that ''were sorry to see you go'' and that they've received a request for me to switch suppliers. I personally haven't requested to switch anything my end. However, I am due to move out…
Hi all, I’m writing to seek your advice on responding to a DCB Legal 'Letter Before Claim' (LBC) regarding an alleged infraction that occurred on March 16, 2024, at Stansted Airport Starbucks (Southgate Park). I received this notice on the 16th of July, 2025, and waited for 5 days (my ‘Service’ date) to elapse so I can…
I’ve received a NIP for 25 in a 20 MPH zone however the NIP states NW1 and I was in SW1 London , I have evidence from the Taxi app I use showing me in SW1 the 2 different locations are 4 miles apart What can I do ? I haven’t sent the NIP back yet I still have 14 days to do so thank you
I am largely starting this thread so as to not rudely put a long whinge on the lovely @foxgloves and @EssexHebridean threads! I will talk a little more about my slightly unsettled life situation in due course, but for now, just whinging 😂 Today I have been trying to switch to a more money saving phone contract. It has been…
My Son in law purchased a second hand car from a dealer for £1550 last Month. After two weeks he wasnt happy, a few strange noises so rang dealer to say he wanted to return the car and have purchase price refunded. Was told they don't do refunds a letter was sent requesting refund using a C.A.B template. Now 16 days later…
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It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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