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You've finally manage to find a date that works for everyone and even picked a venue for dinner. But, you've never been there before? Are you going to have a sneaky peek at their online menu, or do you just turn up on the night and take it from there?
Here's a pulp thriller for you. Second only to the divisive nature of Marmite, there's another love it/hate it food debate that has raged on for eons...which do you find most a-peel-ing: orange juice with the bits in or without?
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Hi folks, at the moment I am in the fortunate position of having a sizeable pot built up in cash savings. From what I've heard this is probably not the best strategy to be so cash heavy versus investment ratio? I have dabbled in the stock market over the past 5 years with varying degrees of success. Probably just about…
Yesterday I went into a newly opened Restaurant (part of chain) and banged my left Knee on a very sharp edge under the table. I'm still feeling the effects today. I wish to write an email/letter to record the incident incase I suffer long term effects in months or years ahead. I think I have chipped a bit off my knee cap.…
On 2/9/25 my parents purchased an electric wheelchair with remote control. They reported the remote as faulty on 26/9/25. The company sent an engineer to inspect it on 29/9/25 and they confirmed the fault. My parents heard nothing more so contacted them again on 7/10/25 requesting a refund. The company said they would call…
I was on the phone before to the "Bank of Scotland" I said I may have a check coming soon and the issuer is the "Bank of Scotland". I said can i cash it in one of your branches with no bank account. He said no you do this at the post office. I have just looked at the post officers web site, and the only mention is paying…
I’m looking to open a Junior Investment ISA using funds from an existing Child Trust Fund (CTF). I’m relatively new to this area, but I want to make sure my child has the best possible start in life. My child will be turning 18 in around 4–5 years. I’m not a financial expert, so ideally, I’m looking for a simple, “set and…
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