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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 had booked to attend a concert in London (I'm in Scotland) and booked flights and accommodation. The event was cancelled the day before due to underground strikes. My travel insurance say cancellation is not covered in their policy. I'm out of pocket for both accommodation and flights. Tried to claim via credit card but…
Hello All, first time on the Forum so please bear with me. I am only 47 and have recently received a letter regarding a pension i was briefly in at a former job. The pension fund is closing and i am being offered the chance to take a cash lump sum of approx £2000 (25% will be tax free) so will be taxed on around £1500. as…
Hi I'd like some advice on what I can do about my issue with this charge certificate, asking me to pay £240 from Ealing Council. I'll write the events as follows below: - PCN to owner received through post. Contravention date: 08/06/2025. Date of Notice: 12/06/2025 - PCN challenged on 25/06/2025 formal representation made…
Hello, I'm looking for advice on my rights as a consumer following the return of six chairs to Daals. Sold as a set of two per item. We returned them, after building one, to realise they didn't suit the space. Paid for DPD to collect and return them. Upon receiving the items back, Daals are claiming damage, which from…
Hi, Recently due to an upgrade in the area, the O2 service is rubbish! I have 10 months left on the contract and I understand that I can move within the next 30 days. Do I need to call O2 to let them know or can I just switch provider? I'm also looking at Lebara, who my hubby switched to (easily) unlike some that I've…
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It's October... Do you think it's too early for retailers to be rolling out their Christmas Meal Deals? Or do you think now is the perfect time to release those festive options?
Millions of households in England, Scotland and Wales will soon receive a letter from the Government confirming their eligibility for the £150 Warm Home Discount. But sadly this inevitably means scammers will be taking advantage of it.
Up to 15.6 million O2 mobile customers are finding out their bills will rise by 40% more than they were told. The unexpected price hike does give you the right to leave penalty-free if you act quickly, and millions will likely be able to find cheaper deals elsewhere
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