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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?
I think a similar question was asked but thought I should seek clarity before asking. The account says for earners over £75k only, but the switching criteria says to be able to pay £4k in each month. I can move money around to do this, and only play on getting the account for the switch bonus, but I know when applying for…
Long story short, received a County Court letter from DCB Legal on behalf of Eurocarparks due to having the first 2 letters of the VRM missing. Ultimately the car park operator got the money they sought for the parking but still went ahead with the claim. When filing the defence using the template , should anything be…
I have posted this on another forum, but had no response to date, so thought I’d simplify my question and ask over here. I bought and self-installed a kitchen in 2023 from B&Q (total cost £6k paid via CC). In late 2024 three of the drawer fronts started to delaminate which were quickly replaced by B&Q. However, the…
Hello everyone, i received today letter from dcbl , i neen parked my car at ada parking station for 15min in the morning( before i go to the hospital) i been parking here many times, maybe fine because i parked in the morning ( around 6 -7am but problem is no barriers there and now after 1 year they send me this letter.…
Hello! I am new here and to all of this, so sorry if I have posted in the wrong category. I am a single parent, and my daughter has just gone to university and was entitled to the full maintenance and tuition loans due to me earning under £23k a year, with no savings. My brother has recently sold a family property and has…
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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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