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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.
Where to start! My life has not been without challenges and I have had times where I’ve had a lot of debt, and times where I have had none. I always felt proud to say I have never missed a payment and always managed to get out of a sticky situation myself no matter what. But this time, I am not convinced I will find a way,…
Hi guys, I'm earning £65k per year and have recently passed probation at a large corporation, with this I am now entitled to a different pension, I’m currently on the company auto-enrolment level but am curious about the ‘Level 3’ option they offer. I am looking for maximum money in my pension but also don’t want my take…
This is probably not the right area to ask. But what would you do if new shower installed 13 months ago is leaking and the plumber who fitted it is not turning up to repair it. Do I have any rights.
HI All, Recently purchased a property at auction. We knew it needed work and so went for a refurbishment mortgage. The following happened and where do we stand? Auction house changed our agent without letting us know. We had no communication with them until I emailed them giving out ( we had emailed the previous agent…
Good morning, it's an early start from me after a rubbish night. Seems fine out there as far as I can tell. Dp1 we are in North Durham and have the same forecast as you for the weekend, in fact there's a yellow warning. Sounds as if you had an interesting day with your Dad Allie, something different. Coxy, we spent a few…
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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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