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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.
My wife and I both worked as teachers, and so paid a contracted out national insurance contribution. My wife gets a slightly smaller four weekly payment than I do. She has over 35 qualifying years. Some years were credits while she didn’t work due to looking after our young children. We don’t understand why her payment is…
What is the best approach regarding our mortgage to be advice independently about it?
Within ii there’s the Vanguard S&P500 UCITS ETF and the UBS S&P500 Index C in terms of SIPP & Trading accounts is one of these better , what do the different letters in the names mean for the purpose of investing , I can google the terms but pretty meaningless still when would you choose one verses the other ? thanks
Hi all, I’d really appreciate some advice on where we stand with this. We’ve just received a letter from DCBL for five PCNs issued by Euro Car Parks in 2024 and 2025. The total balance they’re chasing is £775. This is the first letter we’ve ever received about any of these PCNs. After looking into it, we’ve discovered that…
I’m looking for an AirPrinter, all I have is an iPad so I’m told this is the only way/ best way to go. I really only need it for occasional, very occasional, use and was advised to go laser as ink clogs up if not used on a regular basis. Having searched the internet I see some advertised as WiFi enabled, is that the same…
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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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