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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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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?
My mother has recently died and has left a will, of which I am a named Trustee. Apart from a few belongings of minimal value, having lived in a care home for over 7 years, she left money in a bank (current account and an ISA) and NS&I Premium Bonds, so practical terms only has savings. The bank released her funds after…
An interesting email from HSBC. Firstly inviting me to apply to upgrade to HSBC Premier (from Advance) but also if I invest £100k between 15th Oct & 15th Dec then can earn £1k cashback on 31st January 2026. https://www.hsbc.co.uk/content/dam/hsbc/gb/pdf/accounts/hsbc-uk-premier-cashback-offer.pdf The sting in the tail is…
Some time ago, I had mistakenly signed up with 2 companies (Claims Guys Legal and Charterhouse Claims) out of hope rather than expectation, to look at various PCP agreements I historically had. VWFS, who I had the previous finance agreements with, have contacted me to advise that Charterhouse have contacted them and they…
We are sick of paying extortionate Sky TV prices (now £154.50 per month!!) and after being with them for 22 years, the best they can offer is a discount of £10 per month. Please can anyone suggest another alternative that is cheaper? I have researched Now TV, but that has awful reviews on Trustpilot. BT has a range of…
I recently booked a holiday to Cancun through On the Beach. The booking was made after looking at the pictures on their website which portrayed beautiful Sandy beaches. 4 days before i was due to travel i saw reviews that the beach was unusable due to foul smelling seaweed. I immediately contacted On the Beach and asked…
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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?
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