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Whether it's high street charity shops or websites like eBay and Vinted, there are plenty of second hand bargains to be had if you're looking to save cash on clothes (and do your bit for the environment at the same time). Have you ever bought a pre-loved item of clothing?
"Waiter, waiter! There's a fly in my soup!" "Shh! Quiet down or everyone will want one." Badum-tsh (thank you, I'm here all week) Whether it's an unwanted insect interloper or something else entirely, it can be disappointing to be dining out only to have a meal marred by a mistake. While some of us might flag it to the…
Hi all I'm hoping someone can advise, as this issue has been dragging on for two months with no sign of any resolution. I purchased a £250 pair of boots from a business on eBay on 17.04.25, which were delivered on 23.04.25. On 15.06.25, after having only been worn 5-6 times, for short walks on pavements, the upper came…
Hi all, I’ve recently decided not to add my kids faces on social media. And I’ve politely asked my family and my partners family to do the same. Everyone was on board except my MIL. She quickly unfriend me on Facebook and added all the recent photos I sent through. My partner is siding with her saying that I’m…
Hi Just hoping for some advice about an email from OVO I received an hour ago. I received an email from my electricity company ovo saying that ''were sorry to see you go'' and that they've received a request for me to switch suppliers. I personally haven't requested to switch anything my end. However, I am due to move out…
Just got a letter in the post that Santander are changing my business account to £9.99 a month. I've had it a very long time and remember Santander trying this move before only to be told they can't because the original sign up material pushed it as being free forever. Does anyone have any thoughts?
I think I'm looking for something that may not exist, any pointers or signposts welcome please. I'm about 60, have stopped paid employment, no debts, house owned outright, plus an good DB pension indexed linked to a maximum of 5% PA and a full state pension at age 67 and don't need any extra income to maintain my lifestyle…
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It's also been confirmed that you'll be able to get automatic compensation from your energy supplier for certain smart meter problems.
The Bank of England said there had been "substantial disinflation over the past two and a half years". It's the third time the base rate has been cut this year.
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