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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?
Obviously if you paint on the foil it will no longer reflect light, but will it continue to reflect infrared heat well - even if not quite as well as if it wasn't painted?
I get the impression that it is possible to find energy contracts where you pay on receipt of an invoice with the payment being taken by direct debit. However, I have not been able to find any. Can anyone help with this?
Hi I would be grateful for help with this issue as I can’t seem to find the relevant information elsewhere! I was given a hire vehicle in 2023 as a replacement from insurance company whilst my vehicle was being repaired. During this time I allowed a family member to use the vehicle to commute to work. However, on 2…
Hi, I’m looking in to getting an electric car charging point installed at my house. The installer has suggested coming from the main fuse box in the house, with a cable boxed in by trunking around doorways to get to an external wall. But I would prefer the charging point to be on the outside of my detached garage. The…
I know the T’s & C’s say you have 12 or 24 months from activation of most cards but does anyone know why? I mean, who ever you got the card from has the Monet so why are they allowed to keep it if it is not spent by a certain time?
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Banks must offer people the tools they need to manage their money in safer ways – and this needs to be overseen by the Government.
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