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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?
No…not yet!
Hi everyone, another post re purchase of a bungalow I’m on the verge of signing for! After a structural engineer report..he has mentioned the below: ‘We observed cracked and damaged blockwork retaining wall towards the rear of the bungalow. This damage was showing frequently stepped cracks in the mortar bed joints of the…
Hi, Was just wondering if anyone has any idea what this could mean. My son had sent a pip review months ago. He has been on the middle care rate and no mobility. He has been receiving around £290 every four weeks. Got a text couple of days ago saying review complete wait for letter to see outcome etc. Is due pip in a…
My wife and I (both 52) have a current plan to stop working at 57, use savings for five years, draw on DC pensions for another five years and then live off 2x full state pensions plus 2x LGPS pensions plus AVCs. Our savings are currently comprised of £150k cash, mostly in ISAs, and £330k in Vanguard VLS60. We intend to add…
I have always washed and reused my painting rollers, but my daughter cannot seem to understand that it needs to be washed thoroughly. It's occurred to me that some might buy a new roller every time. That wouldn't be frugal!
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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?
The State Pension is set to go up by 4.8% from April 2026 under what's known as the 'triple lock' guarantee – though the exact monetary increase you'll get depends on which version of the State Pension you receive.
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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