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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.
Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask. I can't access my M&S sparks pay account. The website has a notice I'l post below. I think I don't owe them anything but I've tried phoning the number twice and been in a queue for 30mins. The one time they answered and transferred between 3 staff that didn't understand my…
Hi All, This is partly for the benefit of @Cheery_Daff who has nudged me into posting. 😊 I’m in a bit of a pickle and I need to get on top of it before it becomes any more serious. I am inherently a spendthrift, it’s always has been my way. In my 20’s I ended up in a lot of debt relative to my income which I…
Hi, So, My mortgage is due for renewal in June 2026. I bought a house for £190,000 with around a £48,000 deposit on a 5 year fixed rate of 1.63% interest which comes to an end on 30th June 2026. I currently owe £129,363 and pay £517.72 and i have 25 years and 6 months left to pay (i will be 68 when this ends). I know…
Hi all, hope this is the right place for this question as it covers several issues. Purchased a share of freehold ground floor flat in south London and moved in last November. It's a converted house around 100ish years old and just us and a flat upstairs in the building. It's semi-detached with next door still being a…
Many of us have watched the TV commercial featuring a character resembling Albert Einstein alongside Angela Ripon, which highlights how smart meters can help save money when using electrical appliances during off-peak hours. My question is whether this only applies if you're 'not on a fixed tariff', or does it also apply…
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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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