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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.
This could get confusing so bear with me. On 6th August- my Nan died. Then suddenly we lost my dear dad 3 weeks later. My Nan had made a will leaving my dad and his sister as executors. Dad then passed away meaning his sister would naturally be the one to start dealing with things. We visited the solicitor and she advised…
Hello everyone, I found this forum and have been reading different stories the last couple of weeks because find myself at breaking point, 35/M I have a history of gambling addiction which is the root cause and for the first time in my life ( it has been approx 2 months where i feel in control of it and honest with it to…
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…
Morning all. I have a question and cannot find an answer to this online I'm hoping someone might know. So atm we are renting and on universal credit and receive 610 towards our rent as 610 is our local housing rate in our area for a 3 bedroom. So we have been looking at shared ownership properties recently and the rent…
Hi, Morrisons Supermarket have deducted monies from my Mums Halifax current account that differ from her receipts. The purchases were made in the Fort William store whilst we were on Holiday sin Scotland in July 2025. My Mum lives in West Yorkshire, England. We have spoken to Customer Services (CS) and they have told her…
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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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