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Whether it's because the cupboards are bare, you're too exhausted to cook, the kitchen is too much of a mess or you just fancy something special, getting a takeaway for your evening meal can be a bit of a treat. But how regularly do you indulge? Vote in the poll and share your opinions in the thread!
We've all been there. A freshly brewed tea or coffee steaming away (perhaps a cheeky biscuit on the side) but suddenly the phone rings / doorbell goes / kids need attention / you get dragged into a meeting, and before you know it your enticing cuppa has become a chilly shadow of its former self. What do you do about it?
Whether you're packing for a picnic or grabbing a bite during your break at work, supermarket meal deals can be a quick and easy way to get lunch sorted. But which one do you think reigns supreme? Vote in the poll, then let us know what your favourite lunchtime meal deal combination is in the thread.
This problem appears to be ongoing for 5 days now with a payment made from YBS to a 3rd party over a week ago which I learned was never received. So I can't login to even check if the payment bounced.I've tried ringing them 3 times and gave up after 30 minutes of hanging on. I've tried their chat bot, but all that happens…
Hi, I'm hoping that someone can provide clarity on the following please. I worked full-time up until December 2021 and paid NI through PAYE. My pension forecast on HMRC indicates that I can claim my pension in July 2026, and it will be the full amount of £230.25 per week. It states that I cannot improve my forecast any…
Hello, firstly I'm dyslexic and i get overwhelmed with too much information so im very slowly going though the newbies thread. apologies as i need to do this very slowly or i just won't process what's written i was parked on private land but on a private companies premises. I've received a letter from UKPC saying i have…
I sometimes do delivery work for uber eats/deliveroo on the side to get a bit of extra cash. On 1st August I had a delivery to here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FaJ9xpjCLx7ShkK47 Bizarrely, the guy who placed this order was actually in northern ireland. We kept texting each other saying we coudn't see each other, and calls…
Hi all, What are your thoughts on an ongoing argument please. I work full time with a salary barely above minimum wage, take home income around £1700. My salary covers the mortgage, all the bills and some of the food and running the one car we have. I have not much disposable income after all bills have been paid. My…
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These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything, let alone scribble it down. But do you still find yourself reaching for a pen?
The FCA warns against signing up to a claims firm – there are free ways to get complaints in and there's no harm in doing so now
New research shows the withdrawal fine – which sees first-time buyers lose some of their own savings when buying a home above the £450k cap – puts one in five people off opening a LISA.
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