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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.
Good Morning, I have two NSI Bonds Maturing and I am wondering what to do with them with regards to the interest. I have rolled them over from last year so did not receive any interest payment. Is the interest on these bonds liable for Tax in the financial year that it is accrued or does it become liable for tax when you…
I’m having issues with an ISA transfer. I have an ISA with provider A which is £20050. I initiate a transfer to provider B via provider B’s own transfer form. After a few days I see that only £50 has appeared in the new provider B account. Checking my provider A account I see the £50 has gone as a faster payment and not a…
This morning, I applied for a fixed rate account through Raisin. There is a notice from the provider saying that the rate will reduce starting from tomorrow. I completed the procedure (transferred money into Raisin account, then applied for the fixed rate). I checked just now (just before 20:00). The money is still in the…
Could anyone advise on who is legal owner / liable for council tax? Joint Owner 1 (mum) died 2018 and created a will trust for her share, held as tenants in common with owner 2 (dad). Owner 2 became a life tenant. Owner 2 died August 2025. They paid council tax in full as owner and trustee until date of death. Class F…
Looking at Tomato Energy for our electric only property. They are offering 12M FIXED Tariffs which are based on your chosen lifestyle - with Daily Standing Charge as low as 40.82p The tariff Im looking at gives me a Unit Rate of; 00:00 to 06:00 = 5.00p 06:00 to 09:30 = 23.16p 09:30 to 11:30 = 13.37p 11:30 to 22:00 = 23.16p…
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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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