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Here's a pulp thriller for you. Second only to the divisive nature of Marmite, there's another love it/hate it food debate that has raged on for eons...which do you find most a-peel-ing: orange juice with the bits in or without?
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You're the only customer in the supermarket and have five small-to-medium size items in your basket. For the sake of argument, let's say: a pint of milk, a jar of peanut butter, a box of cereal, a loaf of bread and a tin of baked beans. To paraphrase Louis Armstrong, you have all the time in the world. On one side, the…
Welcome to Outstanding October's No-Spend Days Challenge! This challenge is all about helping people to save money by setting aside days every month where you deliberately don't spend unnecessary cash. Over the short term, it can help you have a more frugal month. Over the long term, if you stick with it, it can help…
We've been submitting our returns online for several years now, using a third-party software, with no issues until recently. Last year I transferred the allowed 1000 pounds to my spouse to reduce/eliminate his tax bill. This was calculated and shown as accepted by HMRC with the online submission, nothing owing. He later…
Wondering if anyone has any tips on what to add for extra/interesting natural flavours? Not looking for strong flavours, and not looking to add anything other than 'natural' ingredients - ie, no 'stock' or anything like that. Just veg, lentils, 'erbs, spices, and seasoning stuff. The usual carrot and lentil type soups, but…
Hello, I have received a parking fine on private land, I had parked in a loading bay because there was absolutely no parking available whatsoever around me and all of the disabled bay’s were full with some not even displaying blue badge’s. I parked in the loading bay and displayed my blue badge but later received a fine in…
Hoping someone may be able to advise on the following scenario. Been of work for 12 months when work arranged an "Ill Health Capability" meeting at which my employer terminated my contract on grounds of ill health and me being unable to do my job amd was given 3 months notice period. Ill Health Retirement was enquired…
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It's another love it/hate it food debate that has raged on for eons... which do you find most a-peel-ing?
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The Welsh Government has now announced changes to give those struggling with repayments more breathing space to get back on track
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