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These days, voice recognition on our devices means you don't even need to type anything let alone use a pen and paper. But still, for some of us there are times where writing by hand is preferred. How often do you find yourself physically writing something down?
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I am a member of a DB pension scheme and was saving into an AVC. When I took the pension I was able to use most of the AVC to enhance the lump sum. This left me with £1500 of crystallised funds. I originally put this into a HL Sipp, but this was clawed back by the pension scheme as it was outside the rules. A subsequent…
Hi, i have a thread on here from a previous claim which went up to tribunal but I wasn't successful. I still suffer from my eye conditions, gout and other issues but at the time the DWP and tribunal said they were not enough for a PIP award. I still disagree but anyway the judge said she doesn't believe me. Recently i've…
Good afternoon folks, I wonder if anybody could advise where the correct placement and size/type of P-Trap I need under my kitchen sink. The kitchen has been installed over 3 years and we’ve always had the faint smell of sewer gas and I’ve finally decided to do something about it but I’m clueless as to what I need and…
I phoned company regarding taking my tax free lump sum now I'm 55. On thier website it says you can phone to make a withdrawal alternatively you can make an appointment with our financial advisor. When I called they said I would have to have an appointment. It's an opted out of serps pension which goes up and down…
I bought an lp player from hmv in march 23. My daughter has used it 6 times or approx she's been collecting lp. Then now she's been playing it didn't work then we tried different plug sockets then after a few the back outlet started ti smoke. My friend who worked for fire brigade advised stop trying and destroy wire. We…
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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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