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For some meal deal fans, it's the best time of the year! The usual offerings are being replaced with this year's selection of creative Christmas alternatives. Christmas dinner sandwiches, pulled pork wraps, brie and cranberry baguettes and sides of pigs in blankets in pastry. There's weird combinations and old favourites…
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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I'm trying to move my savings from Chase's boosted account. I've just received the following message from Ulster Bank which is strange because the sign-up verification seemed successful (they don't specify the failure): 'Before we can activate an account, we need to do a quick identity check. Unfortunately, we didn’t get…
I'm a bit unsure of current employment conditions. I've just heard this government is getting rid of zero hours contracts. Does that mean there is no longer casual work if you DO want it? Also is it true that there is no longer a trial/probation period when taking on someone new? I have just heard this and wondered if…
I have been overpaying my Nationwide Mortgage for some years and the end is now in sight. I am allowed to overpay 10% of the original loan. Once I get into my new overpayment year (from 1 Feb 2026), my overpayment allowance will be greater than the outstanding balance. Any Early Repayment Charge would be 4%. But the terms…
and im not there to sign for them I kinda rely on amazon, their lockers are the same thing only small packages sometimes
I have been left some investment bonds in a will. Managed through St James They have to be split 10 ways and the total value is about 270k. The financial adviser have advised not to encash the total amount, but to split the investment and allow the individuals to choose if they want to "cash in" or not. I need the money so…
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It's October... Do you think it's too early for retailers to be rolling out their Christmas Meal Deals? Or do you think now is the perfect time to release those festive options?
Almost half a million workers will soon see their hourly pay rise thanks to an increase in the 'real living wage' – a voluntary employers' pay scheme based on the cost of living.
If you want your Christmas food shop delivered to your door, you'll need to pounce to get your preferred slot. Supermarkets including Asda and Waitrose are now taking bookings, and there's a trick to get early access at Sainsbury's and Tesco.
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